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Education
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ANA AZUELA

Toronto,ON

Summary

With over a decade of experience in project management, I have been successful in planning and executing projects within budget. I have also led UNESCO-recognized sustainable projects and represented Agenda 2030 at COP28.My expertise lies in sustainable business solutions and mentoring.

I have made significant contributions to elevating education quality and shaping global education policies.

Additionally, I have experience in marketing and public relations, including in-depth market trend analysis.

I am skilled in securing funding, resource allocation, and communications for environmentally conscious initiatives. I am committed to leaving a lasting impact through sustainable solutions.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

George Brown College

Business Developer
10.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Led educational contributions at a renowned Ontario college,witnessing impactful policy changes.
  • Excelled as a Market Research Leader, identifying emerging markets, client needs, and industry trends.
  • Demonstrated expertise in client relationship management,resulting in high retention and recurring business.
  • Forged strategic sustainability partnerships with industry leaders. Actively engaged with influential sustainability organizations in Canada.
  • Drove business growth through precise strategic execution.Distinguished for community engagement and stakeholder connection as the primary spokesperson.
  • Proficiently managed programs, benefitting over 5,000 individuals across 10 initiatives.
  • Secured high-profile contracts through effective negotiation skills, resulting in significant revenue growth for the company

LAO Foundation - NGO

Executive Director
01.2016 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Strategic Program Management: Led UNESCO Sustainable Program, achieving significant resource optimization and environmental impact.
  • Human Rights Advocacy: Empowered indigenous individuals, reducing discrimination by 40%. Advocate for inclusive program justice.
  • Financial Sustainability: Secured funding, demonstrating expertise in growth strategy and financial management.
  • Partnership Development: Established collaborations resulting in an increase in joint initiatives.
  • Compliance and Lead Generation: Implemented techniques for more qualified leads and full regulatory compliance.
  • Operational Excellence: Enhanced project efficiency
  • Impactful Decision-Making: Achieved reduction in security incidents, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Attained increase in program effectiveness through analysis
  • Financial Management: Improved cost-effectiveness
  • Business Development and Branding: Achieved substantial online engagement and brand visibility increase.

INE - National Electoral Institute

Senior Project Leader
01.2016 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Program Impact: Achieved a 70% increase in community engagement and awareness through effective program management.
  • Climate Awareness Initiative: 'ITS TOO HOT' Climate Change program generated 50 work proposals, significantly boosting awareness about climate change issues.
  • COP27 Egypt Project: Successfully implemented 5 initiatives, resulting in an increase in knowledge sharing and sustainable practices.
  • Women's Participation Program: Empowered 5000 female leaders, leading to a 90% decrease in discrimination cases.
  • Global Human Rights Advocate: Pioneered efforts to elevate women's rights internationally, setting a precedent for their inclusion and recognition in human rights discourse.

Ministry Of Education

Assistant Director
01.2015 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Policy Transformation: Translated mandates into actionable policies, leading to a notable improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Portfolio Management: Directed a comprehensive research project portfolio, overseeing budgeting, risk assessment, work breakdown structure, and scope definition documentation.
  • Staff Performance Optimization: Implemented strategies that elevated staff performance, resulting in a substantial 75% increase in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • LMS Integration: Successfully integrated Talent LMS, significantly advancing sustainability education within the organization.
  • Digital System Implementation: Spearheaded the implementation of a nationwide digital system, leading to a 90% reduction in costs and resource optimization for enhanced efficiency.


Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Master from Strategies in Environmental Management
06.2024

University Overview

OCAD University
Toronto, ON

Credential from Relations And Advocacy Strategies For Canadian Org
01.2023

University Overview

University of Barcelona
Spain

Master of Science
01.2012

University Overview

Harvard University
Cambridge

Certificate from The Art of Persuasive Writing And Public Speaking
06.2010

University Overview

University of Mexico
Mexico

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
01.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Project Management
  • Market Understanding
  • Proposal Writing
  • Customer Relationships
  • Research and Analytics
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Networking Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Software/Multimedia: Proficient in software/multimedia skills

Timeline

Business Developer
George Brown College
10.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Director
LAO Foundation - NGO
01.2016 - 08.2022
Senior Project Leader
INE - National Electoral Institute
01.2016 - 12.2022
Assistant Director
Ministry Of Education
01.2015 - 12.2018
University of Toronto
Master from Strategies in Environmental Management
OCAD University
Credential from Relations And Advocacy Strategies For Canadian Org
University of Barcelona
Master of Science
Harvard University
Certificate from The Art of Persuasive Writing And Public Speaking
University of Mexico
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Additional Information

Additional Information

ACADEMIC:

· Guest Lecturer in sustainability class at George Brown College.


AUTHOR:

· Learning to Be, Education of the Future, Edit. Chiado.Spain. 2016.

· Talent of The Children, Edit. Trillas, Mx, 2010.

AWARDS:

AWARDS:

UNESCO Recognition Prize for the Sustainable Project Mexico 2019

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