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Brenda Maia

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Results-driven project manager with expertise in ESG, agile methods, and data systems. I turn complexity into strategy. On time, every time.

Brazil
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My journey into project management didn't begin with a career change but with a realization.

For years, I worked in environmental science: collecting field data, writing technical reports, coordinating community actions, and contributing to public policy. I co-authored a scientific publication and helped shape legislation that became Brazil's "Projeto de Lei nº 466-C". But somewhere along the way, I noticed that what energized me most wasn't just the environmental cause, it was the structure behind it. The planning, the coordination, the problem-solving. I was already doing project management. I just hadn't named it yet.

Once I did, everything clicked.

Since 2020, I've been working as an independent project manager, leading multidisciplinary teams of up to 10 people, managing 2 to 3 simultaneous projects with budgets ranging from R$8K to R$150K, and consistently delivering results (70% of my projects completed ahead of schedule, with over 95% of deliverables hitting their targets). I've built relational databases in Airtable, structured workflows in Trello, Asana, and Notion, and maintained 100% budget adherence across every engagement.

What makes me effective isn't just the methodology... It's how I show up. I adapt. When a project needs rigorous structure, I bring Scrum, Kanban, or PMBOK frameworks and clear governance. When it needs agility and trust, I step back, empower the team, and remove obstacles. I don't manage by formula; I manage by reading what each situation actually needs.

And I never stop learning. From graphic design to JavaScript logic, from UX research to ESG governance. My curiosity is professional fuel. Every new skill becomes another lens through which I see problems and design better solutions.

I bring a background that is equal parts analytical and human, shaped by environmental science, driven by strategy, and grounded in the belief that good project management isn't just about delivery. It's about building something that lasts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Project Manager

Freelance

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Defined project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to align stakeholders with technical feasibility and business objectives. Led cross-functional teams (up to 10) delivering 70% of projects ahead of schedule, managing 2–3 concurrent projects with BRL 8K–150K budgets and 100% budget adherence.

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Environmental Technician

Direção Consultoria & Engenharia

Mar 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year)

Collected and managed large-scale environmental data for 3,000+ urban trees, ensuring accuracy and consistency for municipal environmental mapping. Maintained data integrity via daily updates in SisCTM, performed compliance inspections, and produced 50+ technical reports to support public administration decisions.

OR

Customer Support Representative

Orbitais

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Delivered multi-channel customer support (WhatsApp, Instagram, phone), ensuring high client satisfaction
Managed CRM (Tecnofit) with 80+ active contracts, reducing late payments by 30%
Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation, adapting to operational changes in real time
Supported customer retention through post-sale engagement and relationship management
Planned and executed internal events

Centro Brasileiro de Estudos em Ecologia de Estradas logoCE

Research Assistant

Nov 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted research on infrastructure, public policy, and biodiversity conservation.
Co-authored scientific publication on environmental impacts of road infrastructure.
Developed monitoring indicators and methodologies influencing public policy (Bill 466-C/2015).
Performed technical analyses supporting environmental impact assessments and planning.

Secretaria Municipal de Meio Ambiente e Ecologia de Sete Lagoas logoSL

Environmental Technician

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 (5 months)

Supported environmental programs focused on compliance, education, and community engagement.
Identified urban environmental risks and contributed to mitigation strategies.
Planned and managed sustainability events, including budgeting and logistics coordination.
Strengthened community relations through public engagement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UNINTER logoUN

UNINTER

Certificate in Agile Management, Business and Administration

2024 - 2025

Grade: 9.5

UNINTER logoUN

UNINTER

Certificate in ESG, Business, Administration and Law

2024 - 2024

Grade: 9,3

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UNINTER

Associate's in Environmental Management, Environmental Science

2017 - 2018

Grade: 9,5

Universidade Federal de Lavras logoUL

Universidade Federal de Lavras

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering , Environmental Science and Biology

2014 - 2017

Activities and societies: Environmental Coordinator at the Student Union (DCE); Contributor at the Centro Brasileiro de Estudos em Ecologia de Estradas (CBEE)

CEFET-MG logoCE

CEFET-MG

Associates in Environmental, Environmental Science and Biology

2011 - 2013

Activities and societies: Dance Group; Scientific Research Initiation; Kitchen Oil Reuse Project as Extra Income for the Local Community; Study on Solid Waste Produced at CEFET-MG (Campus X).

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