Maria Antonia Lacerda
Los Angeles
Summary
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER Innovative, motivational executive with a passion for building organizations from the ground up and establishing high-performing programs. Global expertise in organizational transformation, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, start-ups, and delivering turn-key industrial projects on time and budget. Collaborative communicator focused on building productive virtual teams and strategic relationships to promote cohesive business practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director
PRINCIPIO
01.2020 - Current
- Cost reduction design and implementation of digital infrastructure in 6 companies.
- Large optimization and upgrade of Hospital Infrastructure.
- Led team of 8 scientists and 20 support staff to develop RE model for use in 8 client manufacturing units
- Large M&A integration project for water sewage company.
- Fostered open communication channels and encouraged team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
International Business Development Director
BLACKBERRY
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Engaged clients to analyze operations and research and development (R&D) programs to identify needs and present sustainable solutions
- Collaborated with virtual teams to align performance with key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Established proof of concept (POC) for projects valued at 25M Euros for five large global organizations within one year including country police forces and militaries
- Developed POC for 7M Euro physical cybersecurity unit to help police detect and stop attacks with EU police forces.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Identified and qualified customer needs, negotiated and closed profitable projects successfully
Senior Project Manager/Business Development Director
CYLANCE INC.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Built cross-functional business and critical infrastructure technology teams
- Designed key strategies for D&I and implementation of business lines.
- Facilitated strategic partnerships of major OEM 's in European Commission.
- Advised stakeholders and senior technical leaders on cybersecurity risks and opportunities
- Worked with industry-leading OEM to introduce company products in their models.
- Launched in Holland to service EMEA market and meet expanding business demand.
- Acquired new clients in Holland, France, Germany, and Scotland.
- Safeguarded systems of 3 utility companies by implementing cybersecurity procedures..
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
Consultant
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded 124K acre viable project to help local farmers preserve Atlantic Forest, by exporting agro-industry projects and agro-industry tourism.
- Exported $200M of agricultural products,
- Participating farmers were introduced to renewable energy and sustainable agro-industry.
- Project farmers increased their income in 85%.
CEO & Principal Officer
SPISSIA
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Provided consulting services for tier 1 and 2 automotive and sustainable fuel companies.
- Focused on M&A, integration techniques, organizational change management, CRM, business intelligence, logistics, and continuous improvement
- Leveraged synergies between companies and subsidiaries, motivated teams, work with unions to deliver results for clients in different countries
- Secured $100M+ in client accounts by leveraging vital relationships to increase production of fresh juice, implementing client strategy, enabling vertical approach for supply line
- Saved 750 jobs by driving organizational transformation efforts within two OEM automotive companies, designed to maintain reducing costs, and increase productivity
- Launched 4 innovative technology projects to create fuel from industrial waste in Scotland
- And Germany.
Education
M.B.A. in Corporate Finance & Management - Corporate Finance & Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (Curitiba)
Curitiba - PR01.2001
Skills
- AI / DevOps/Big Data
- M&A/Integrations
- Multilingual
- Agile/Scrum
- Project scope
- Relationship Building
- Cost Analysis
- Stakeholder Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Project Coordination
- Business Planning
- Staff Development
- Negotiation
- Financial Reporting
- Business Development
- Government relations
- Information Technology Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Cylance Security Professional, BlackBerry
- Threat Zero Partner Program, Cylance Inc.
- Renewable Energy Certificate, St. Francis University
Languages
Portuguese (Native)
Spanish
English
French
Italian
Patua
German (Fluent)
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Professional Development
- Data Science Eng. (In progress)
- Kaizen
- Project Training
- Project Cost Risk Management
- Energy Efficiency
- Advanced Data Base Analysis
Timeline
International Business Development Director
BLACKBERRY
03.2020 - 12.2020
Project Director
PRINCIPIO
01.2020 - Current
Senior Project Manager/Business Development Director
CYLANCE INC.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Consultant
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
01.2013 - 01.2016
CEO & Principal Officer
SPISSIA
01.2005 - 01.2013
M.B.A. in Corporate Finance & Management - Corporate Finance & Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (Curitiba)
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