Maria Alejandra Peláez Email & Phone Number

Chevy Chase, Maryland, Us

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

I lead priority, strategic, and complex cross-functional corporate initiatives aligned to Creative's strategic and business goals and focused on optimizing business performance. I advise and support C-level and senior-level executives to successfully execute strategic and operational plans, particularly as it relates to project management, resource management, organizational development, change management, workplace dynamics, corporate culture & employee satisfaction, and policy/procedure development.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

Proactively support the management of the OPO, in support of the COO, to enable effective and efficient operations of over 25 international development projects and 2 subsidiaries across nearly 30 countries.- Manage the day-to-day operations and performance of the OPO - Shape, articulate and track progress to accomplish strategic and business plans for programmatic and operations divisions and departments- Liaise between the COO, CFO, Vice Presidents and Senior Directors to support the accomplishment of their goals, ensure cross-divisional collaboration, and maintain proper communication channels- Engage with relevant stakeholders at all levels across the organization to identify, plan and generate buy-in for initiatives that focus on delivering solutions that strengthen Creative’s operations, meet business needs and support scaling programs and services- Plan, manage, and execute high priority, often cross-divisional, corporate initiatives and projects - that achieve broad organizational impact - from conception to execution while integrating best practices in project, change and performance management- Advise on approaches to track, monitor and control project performance at an organizational level to include metrics and routines for monitoring performance, identifying risks, escalating issues to senior leadership, and supporting corrective measuresRelevant Training and Certifications: - Project Management Professional (PMP)- Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro 1)- USAID Contract Management for NGOs- USAID Rules and Regulations: Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Developed framework for engaging in strategic partnerships with global education leaders and decision-makers to advance the delivery of high-quality and effective education worldwide through the utilization of applicable or adaptable HMH resources and capabilities.

During the 10-week Action Learning Project (ALP) facilitated through the Jones Graduate School, the team developed a profit optimization strategy tailored for a prominent Houston area retail company. Bearing in mind the owners’ mission and goals, the final product delivered finance, marketing, strategy and operations recommendations focused on maximizing company resources and capabilities. Our team’s performance earned an invitation to present findings to the partners of our school who bestowed upon us an Owl Award. Further, the business owner has since gained the title of “Apparel Innovator of the Year” by Apparel Magazine for engaging with our team and implementing our recommendations. She was also featured in Inc.com Magazine for her collaboration with our group.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

- Developed and monitored budget for corporate operations of Office of Programs and Office of Marketing & Operations- Supported the creation of a newly founded Office requiring foundational policies and procedures- Recommended and implemented new/revised approaches to financial management- Coordinated development of annual Business Plan and input for three-year corporate Strategic Plan- Participated on cross functional task forces to improve knowledge management and operational efficiency - Contributed to assessment teams for HR, Recruitment, and Security & Emergency Preparedness- Provided headquarters financial and office management support to East Africa Regional Office in Kenya

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

- Managed strategic redesign of corporate Procurement and Logistics Unit and Administrative Services Unit- Contributed to developing and monitoring budget for Office of Marketing and Operations and its divisions- Supported discrete initiatives, including those related to corporate insurance policies, corporate legal matters, Department of Labor audits, corporate security procedures and emergency preparedness plans- Provided administrative and management support to project in Colombia

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

- Served as Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President and as liaison to Directors of supervised Units: Human Resources, International Security, Procurement & Logistics, Communications & Media Development, Business Development, Administrative Systems, Information Management & Technology, and Field Operations - Provided administrative support at Headquarters and on site for project in Jordan- Planned and executed internal staff meetings and external events

Mba, Management Consulting And Marketing

B.A., International Affairs And Political Science; Concentrations: Latin America & International Politics

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate® (Ib) Diploma