Mariana Michelino

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Mobile: (xxx) xxx xxxxx
Portfolio: https://mariana-michelino.weebly.com/ E-mail: marianamichelino@gmail.com

I am a trilingual English, Portuguese, and Spanish speaker. +9 years of experience as a professional seeking a Project
Specialist opportunity. A Master’s in Management Information Systems and Marketing Expertise. I am nearing PMI
certifications and investing in career growth. Directly contributed to the success of a $5M SaaS enterprise solution
on Salesforce, supporting regular updates and creating visibility on prioritization through agile project
implementation.

LEADERSHIP AND PROJECTS

PMI - Project Management Institute Chapter Los Angeles, CA

Marketing Campaign Coordinator and Data Analysis – Volunteer 02/2024 to Current
• Increase brand awareness and engagement among target audiences within the chapter's geographic and
thematic through well-crafted messages and campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns and strategies, utilizing metrics and feedback to
adjust tactics and improve effectiveness.
Washington University of Science and Technology Vienna, VA
Team Project Management – Course Work 03/2023
• Leveraged agile methodologies to project planning and elevated team performance by 13.18% in database
software implementation.
• Developed a comprehensive Top-Down Project Scope and Consulting Business Proposal for Enterprise-Wide
Data Cloud Adoption.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

WorldStrides – Travel Education and Experiential Learning Vienna, VA

Associate Project Manager (Promoted) – Intern Extension 08/2023 to 12/2023
• Managed workflows concurrently on the $5M integration of new ERP and CRM systems and improved project
delivery timelines.
• Led user acceptance testing (UAT) with over 100 stakeholders, implementing tracking and reporting
mechanisms to mitigate risks for go-to-market (GTM) SaaS solutions on Salesforce.
• Collaborated on continuous improvements and project increment planning, gathering actionable items and
creating visibility and efficiencies in project execution with agile methodologies.
• Facilitated C-level report update meetings, communicating complex data and operational analyses clearly and
concisely.

Project Management Office – Summer Intern 06/2023 to 08/2023

• Secured project approval, directly contributing to organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
through strategic communications for national program development.
• Contributed to cross-functional teams, enhancing service accessibility and safety, benefiting a client base of
400,000 students annually.
• Presented weekly strategic key insights to the CEO and Senior Executive team on weekly briefings and
undertaken stand-up meetings with overseas development teams.
Quiddity Photography District of Columbia, DC
Founder – Full-time 06/2017 to 01/2022
• Founded and managed a photography business, applying project management principles to achieve 20% year-
over-year growth by enhancing marketing, client relations, and financial planning.

APIA - Cultural and Work International Exchange New York, NY

Family Care Manager – Full-time 02/2015 to 02/2017
• Incorporated organizational frameworks to ensure seamless schedule coordination while managing dynamic
and tailored developmental and learning experiences, fostering high-brand reputation and trust.

Prafesta – Party Goods (Plastic) Industry and Commerce Sao Paulo, SP | Brazil
Marketing Coordinator – Full-time 05/2014 to 08/2017
• Developed designs for form-fill-seal (FFS) industrial packaging, working closely with engineers and production,
successfully creating innovative, functional, and aesthetic packaging.
• Supported the Marketing Director by building data presentations and sales reports analyzing the national sales
performance, vendor network (500-1,000), and B2B client base (5,000+)

DigitalWork – Outsourcing and Technological Solutions Sao Paulo, SP | Brazil

Buyer – Full-time 05/2014 to 08/2017
• Assessed the market needs and created bidding strategies leveraging SAP data analytics to identify slow-moving
inventory and negotiate discounted bulk purchases with suppliers.
• Collaborated with sales teams to increase enterprise closing equipment purchases leveraging negotiation and
securing volume discounts with key vendors.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL

Master of Science, Information Technology, minor in MIS | Graduated 12/2023

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) Vienna, VA – United States
Bachelor of Arts, Business Communications, minor in Public Relations | Graduated 06/2021
Fundacao Escola de Comercio Alvares Penteado (FECAP) Sao Paulo, SP – Brazil
Associates degree, Executive Assistance | Graduated 12/2008
Estate Technical School Albert Einstein (ETEC – Centro Paula Souza) Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Scrum Alliance |07/2023 to 07/2025
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Credential 1808077
AWS – Amazon Web Services Skills Center to 03/2023
Cloud Practitioner – Foundational Training Arlington, VA

SKILLS

Technical
• Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, OneNote, SharePoint, Canva, Product
Board, Google Docs, Google Analytics 4, SAP, Low-Code Platforms, Weebly, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity
Good Practices, Agile Methodologies, Digital Marketing, Design, Data Analysis, DocuSign, Dropbox.

Interpersonal
• Time Management, Organization, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Team Player, Conflict Resolution,
Creative Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Negotiation, Networking, Resilience, Cultural Awareness, Growth
Mindset, Leadership Prowess, Risk Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Critical Thinking.