INNOVATION,
PROJECTS AND PROCESSES
Come meet my experiences!
ABOUT ME
My name is Cora, I'm 24 years old and I am form the heartland of Minas Gerais.
Even though I come from a small town, my family has always motivated me to find out about new cultures, seek challenges, and learn as much as I could. In this sense, I began my journey with great determination and enthusiasm to reach my goals and achieve success.
I have a degree in Information Management, from Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) and currently I am a Master's student in Engineering and Innovation Management, at Federal University of ABC (UFABC). This experience in academia has provided me with heaps of knowledge, curiosity, and good relationships, improving, then, my abilities of communication and teamwork.
Nowadays, I work as a Senior Innovation Analyst at Sebrae-SP. My experiences with innovation, projects and processes have eased the development of some skills, such as self-management, focus on quality results, curiosity, and proactivity. They have, as well, enabled new professional opportunities.
I continue on my way seeking more knowledge and baggage, so I can keep doing what I like even better!
I am very interested in understanding how innovation processes, whether individual or corporate, can contribute to the success of a project. Therefore, I would like to conduct research and work in areas related to innovation, solution design and project management.
If this brief introduction has piqued your interest, keep reading or get in touch!
EDUCATION
MASTER'S DEGREE - INNOVATION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT - UFABC
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Member of the "Stricto Sensu" Graduate Program (Master's) in Innovation Engineering and Management at the Federal University of ABC, Santo André / SP.
BACHELORS DEGREE - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - UFU
Apr 2014 - Oct 2019
The Information Management course at Uberlândia Federal University aims to establish an interface between business teams and technical teams of information technology systems, understanding problems and seeking solutions. It encompasses several areas of learning. These include: Quantitative, Management, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY
Jan 2018
32 hours course offered by PUC Minas (PMPartner) in Uberlândia / MG.
PROCESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT (BPM)
Dec 2017
8 hour course offered by Escola Virtual da Fundação Bradesco.
AGILE PMO AND SCRUM METHODOLOGY FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Nov 2017
Training offered by Algar Tech.
Speaker: Fábio Cruz
GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE - CELIN
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
Regular German course for 6 months.
Central de Línguas - Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.
TOEFL EXAM PREPARATION
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
64-hour TOEFL test preparation course offered by the program "Inglês sem Fronteiras" at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.
NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
16-hour labor market preparation workshop offered by Universidade Federal de Uberlândia.
HIGH SCHOOL - COLÉGIO ATENAS
Feb 2010 - Dec de 2013
Completion of Brazilian basic education in the city of Patrocínio / MG.
HIGH SCHOOL - GESCHWISTER SCHOLL GYMNASIUM
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
School exchange in Germany by Rotary International. Regular school.
Gymnasium is the most demanding type of school among the three types: Gymnasium, Realschule and Hauptschule.
It is also the only way to take the entrance exam (Abitur) to enter the universities. This type of school offers a wider range of compulsory and optional subjects.
INTENSIVE GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE - JOHANNES - GUTENBERG UNIVERSITÄT MAINZ
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Intensive 50 hour German language course in the city of Mainz, Germany.
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE - ICBEU
Jan 2004 - Dec 2011
Children's and regular Spanish language course for 7 years.
Regular course: 450 hours, level B2
Patrocínio/MG.
FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE- ICBEU
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
Regular French language course for 1 and a half years.
300 hours/class, level A2.
Patrocínio/MG.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE - ICBEU
Jan 2000 - Dec 2010
Children's and regular English language course for 10 years.
Regular course: 1170 class hours, C1 level.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE - ICBEU
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Regular Italian language course for 6 months.
120 class hours, level A1.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - SUE WILSON STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
School exchange in Frisco / TX for 2 months to experience American culture in a traditional school. Completion of subjects different from the Brazilian method, such as multimedia and cooking.
"A Honor Roll" certificate.
INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE - ESCUELA BELLAVISTA
Jul 2008
Intensive 15-day course for practical learning of the Spanish language and Chilean culture.
Santiago, Chile.
LANGUAGES
PORTUGUESE
Native
ENGLISH
Fluent
SPANISH
Fluent
GERMAN
Intermediate
FRENCH
Basic
ITALIAN
Basic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST (STARTUPS AND INNOVATION) - SEBRAE-SP
Mar 2020 - Present
Support at project management and acceleration programs about startups and innovation, as well as the promotiom of events, such as meetups, mentoring, workshops, always in line with the Organization's strategic guidelines and priorities. Development of programs to support micro and small business to face the COVID-19 crisis.
PROCESS ANALYST - ALGAR TELECOM
Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Study and mapping of activity flows, fault identification, definition of work processes, analysis of parameters and indicators, proposition of improvements and efficiency strategies.
ENTREPRENEUR - LÊ SALADES
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
Creation and implementation of the company Lê Salades, in the food industry sector. Acting as:
Project Manager - implementation of a new business project, monitoring of factory renovation, definition of project monitoring indicators, process monitoring and implementation;
Executive Manager - development of new concept and product, team and production management, negotiation with suppliers, introduction in the market, initial sales follow-up, determination of strategic and marketing actions.
INSTITUTO PATER CONSULTING - ATHUS
May 2018 - Aug 2018
Providing consultancy services for:
the analysis of Law and Dentistry courses offered in the city of Uberlândia and text elaboration in order to request the opening of new courses to the MEC;
the study of demographic and educational profile for the expansion of UNIESSA College, carried out in the city of Itumbiara / GO.
LETÍCIA CONSULTING - ATHUS
Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
Providing consultancy services for:
guidance on entrepreneurship and new business opening processes;
study of innovation and development of a new product in the food sector;
the conduction of market research on primary sources to verify consumer acceptance for a new product in the market. Research conducted in Patrocínio / MG;
the feasibility study of new business creation (Lê Salades) and preparation of the Business Plan.
PMO ANALYST - ALGAR TECH
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019
Strategic projects monitoring and governance, efficiency initiatives and improving processes conduction in the PMO structure, document analysis of projects (Project Charters, Changes, Project Closure, and Schedules), preparation of templates related to Project Management, support and guidance on processes and methodologies (traditional and agile) related to project management and PMO for different areas of the company, support and organization of workshops, events and mentoring on methodologies and status of projects, CAPEX demand analysis, budget management and CAPEX execution, preparation of reports and presentations to the board regarding project governance and CAPEX management.
CONSULTING INSTITUTO PATER - ATHUS
May 2017 - Nov 2017
Providing consultancy services for:
the survey of educational data and elaboration of KPIs to analyze the possibility of expansion of UNIESSA College. Study conducted by city in the regions: North of São Paulo, South and Southeast of Minas Gerais, Triangulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba in Minas Gerais and South of Goiás;
the study of demographic and educational profile for the expansion of UNIESSA College, carried out in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Uberlândia, and Araxá.
ADVISORY AT ICBEU - ATHUS
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Providing advisory services for:
the elaboration of the company's strategic planning for the US Embassy (including market analysis and positioning, people management plan, marketing plan, operational plan, and quality assurance plan);
support and advice to the company's innovation program;
coordination and management of the new startup acceleration process, with the development of a new digital teaching platform (e-learning). A project in partnership with SEBRAE through the promotion of SEBRAETECH.
COMPANY CREATION - ATHUS
Oct 2016
Creation of Athus - Inovação e Consultoria to provide consulting services in the area of business management, innovation, and projects.
PROJECT MANAGER - KYROS
Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
Internship - , project and team problem solving, team/client intermediation, project documentation elaboration (Schedule, Requirement Detailing, Acceptance Term, among others).
INTERN - COMITÊ DE ÉTICA EM PESQUISA COM SERES HUMANOS
Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Uberlândia Federal University - Document analysis of projects, solution of problems related to the secretarial operational activities, execution of minutes, and attendance to the public.
SECRETARY - ICBEU
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
Cash register and control, payments in general, internal problem solving in daily school activities, customer service, and use of Handler (software) for customer registration and monthly fees monitoring.
VOLUNTEER - ENGLISH FOR ALL
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Language teaching program for underprivileged communities, promoted by ICBEU. Conducting English and Spanish classes at Casa da Meninas and APAE, in Patrocínio/MG.
EXCHANGE STUDENT - ROTARY INTERNACIONAL
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
School and cultural exchange in Saarland, Germany, by Rotary International. Representation of Brazilian culture, participation in Rotary meetings on social issues, cultural trips in Europe, participation in school activities and Holocaust Victims' project.
VOLUNTEER - INTERACT
Apr 2011 - Nov 2013
Volunteer at Interact, part of Rotary International for youth. Realization of social and philanthropic actions.
TUTOR - ICBEU
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Assistance to students who found difficulties learning in English and Spanish, and class replacement for absent students.
SKILLS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Waterfall (PMI) and Agile (Scrum e Kanban)
Tools: MS Project, EPM and Trello
ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS PLAN FOR NEW COMPANY CREATION FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS: LÊ SALADES - HEALTHY DISHES
Oct 2019
Monograph presented as a partial requirement to obtain a bachelor's degree in Information Management/UFU course.
Advisor: Michelle de Castro Carrijo.
STARTUPS LECTURE- IFTM
Aug 2017
Lecture and group dynamics on Startups for the 2nd year of the Administrative Technician (High School) course at Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro.
Invitation by Professor Márcio Viana Rolim.
PROPOSAL OF A SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION AIMING AT RESPONSIBLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
2017
SINGH, A.; SOUZA, C.; ORSIOLLI, T.; SEGATTO, A.; MATOS, F.
4th Responsible Management Education Research Conference.
Work presentation.
GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETOS NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA: PROPOSIÇÃO DE UM MODELO PARA UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS BRASILEIRAS
2016 - 2017
Participation in research. Programa Institucional Voluntário de Iniciação Científica / FAPEMIG / UFU.
Advisor: Vérica Freitas de Paula
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Nov 2016
Participation in event.
São Paulo/SP.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM STRATEGY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE AGE OF NETWORK BUSINESS
Oct 2016
Participation in event promoted by IBS - International Business School Brazil.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Set 2016
Participation in lecture on Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer, offered by FAGEN / UFU.
Speaker: Leticia de Castro Guimarães
III PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR OF TRIANGULO MINEIRO AND ALTO PARANAÍBA
Aug 2016
Participation in event promoted by PMI/MG.
Uberlândia/MG.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN CREATING NEW PRODUCTS
Apr 2016
Participation in technical event promoted by PMI in partnership with UFU.
Speaker: Giuliano Coleta
PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: THE CASE OF A BRAZILIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
2016
PAULA, V.; SOUZA, C.
International Symposium on Project Management, Innovation and Sustainability. Sao Paulo, 2016.
Complete work published in congress proceedings.
THE IMPACT OF CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS ON SHOPPING CENTERS
Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
Research participation in the data collection stage, with a total of 60 hours.
Advisor: Vérica Freitas de Paula.
THIRD SECTOR VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: REPORTS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES
Dec 2015
Oral Communication and Video paper presentations, on the management of people (volunteers) in a third sector organization, focused on child recreation, located in Uberlândia.
Advisor: Edileusa Godói de Sousa.
PMO - PROJECT OFFICE
Nov 2015
Participation in a lecture on Project Management Office, offered by FAGEN / UFU.
Speaker: Adriano Graziosi
APPLYING PROJECT MODEL CANVAS TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Oct 2015
Participation in a lecture on Project Model Canvas, offered by FAGEN / UFU.
Speakers: Flávio Ponzio da Silva Araújo and Pedro Henrique Santana.
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT: APPLICATION IN INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Sep 2015
Participation in a lecture on Agile Project Management, offered by FAGEN / UFU.
Speaker: Camila de Araújo
I WANT TO MANAGE PROJECTS, BUT WHAT IS NEEDED?
Aug 2015
Participation in a lecture on Project Management and Office, offered by FAGEN / UFU.
Speaker: Lionardo Dias de Souza
II BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
Nov 2014
Participation in event promoted by the Brazilian Society of Organizational Studies (SBEO) and FAGEN / UFU.
Uberlândia / MG.
ENGRAVING ROUGH DIAMONDS: STUDENT PLAGIARISM AS A PRODUCT OF SEMIPRIMOROUS SCHOOL ROUTINES
2014
LOEBEL, E. ; SOUZA, C.; DOMINGOS, G.; CASSIOLATO, P.; SILVA, Y. C.
II Brazilian Congress of Organizational Studies.
Paper presentation.
"Our thanks and appreciation for the excellent work conducted in the initiative of great changes, both in governance and in our acting stance, without losing focus on the customers served by the PMO."
Carlos Vilarinho - CFO - Algar Tech
"Without the ambition to raise oneself to life's challenges, growth and innovation would never happen."