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Mariana Melo

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I am a Project Manager with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives across public sector, consulting, and operations-driven environments.

About

I am a Project Manager with a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives across public sector, consulting, and operations-driven environments. I focus on clear project documentation, stakeholder alignment, and rigorous reporting to keep initiatives on schedule and compliant. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy turning complex requirements into execution-ready plans.

My strengths include process improvement, operational coordination, and systems-driven project delivery. I excel at building scalable workflows, dashboards, and governance structures that empower teams and drive measurable outcomes.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 12 roles

Project Manager · PHSAMar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Led end-to-end project documentation including charters, schedules, check sheets, vendor data using Excel, and system turnover packages using standardized PM templates. Collaborated with leadership to ensure deliverables met specifications through structured review cycles, approvals, and version control. Contributed to multi-phase initiatives that improved service awareness and engagement. Produced recurring project status, risk, and deficiency reports by consolidating data from check sheets, drawings, and stakeholder inputs. Transitioned finalized project documentation to Operations teams, reducing handover time. Participated in model and drawing reviews, specification updates, and cross-functional RACIs to clarify ownership and dependencies. Represented the company at conferences and contributed to knowledge-sharing initiatives. Built workflows, timelines, dashboards, and budget trackers using Excel, Visio, Power BI, and Monday.com.

Project Manager · PHSA (Provincial Health Services Authority)Mar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Led end-to-end project documentation including charters, schedules, check sheets, vendor data using Excel, and system turnover packages using standardized PM templates. Partnered with Executive Director to ensure deliverables met specifications through structured review cycles, approvals, and version control. Contributed to multi-phase campaign execution improving service awareness among families, increasing recognition by roughly 30% over 10 months. Produced recurring project status, risk, and deficiency reports by consolidating data from check sheets, drawings, and stakeholder inputs. Transferred finalized project documentation to Operations teams, organizing drawings, data sheets, and technical reports using Excel & Center, reducing handover time from 3 months to 6 weeks. Participated in model and drawing reviews, specification updates, and cross-functional RACI development to clarify owners and dependencies. Represented company at conferences, contributing to abstracts and knowledg

Grant Operations & Project Coordinator · Granted ConsultingAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos

Managed project delivery and client relationships for 50+ concurrent clients across multiple industries using structured intake and tracking workflows (HubSpot and Daylite); coordinated end-to-end grant processes (application development, documentation management, claims submission, funds tracking); maintained knowledge of 15+ grant programs (ETG, CSJ, CanExport SMEs, CJG) through self-training; led recurring process alignment meetings with a team of 5; audited workflows with the Operations Manager, improving quality control, compliance, and execution accuracy by 20%; supported CRM implementation/adoption initiatives to improve data visibility and client tracking.

Project Manager / Grant Process Specialist · Grant ConsultingAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos
Operations & Project Coordinator · Grant ConsultingAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos
Operations & Project Coordinator · Granted ConsultingAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos
Operations Manager · Grant ConsultingAug 2022 – Jan 2023 · 6 mos
Disability Processor · Canada Life Assurance CompanyJun 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education· 9

Project Management Program · University of British Columbia2024
Bachelor of Laws · IESB University2012
Project Management Program · University of British Columbia2030 – 2024
Bachelor of Laws · IESB University2012 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Laws2030 – 2012

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