MARIANA CANIZALES
Gold Coast
Summary
Dynamic leader and policy advocate with extensive experience in project management and partnership building. Proven success in designing and executing multi-stakeholder initiatives that engaged over 1,000 individuals, including Indigenous communities and female household heads, to promote inclusive policies. Expert in overseeing project execution from inception to completion while ensuring measurable impact and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Committed to driving equity, resilience, and sustainable change through strategic program development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMUNITY PROJECTS COORDINATOR
The Australia-Colombia Dialogue
10.2024 - Current
- Strengthened cooperation between Australia and Colombia through targeted programs.
- Spearheaded initiatives to connect with varied communities, promoting mutual understanding.
- Collaborated with operations on fundraising ideas and opportunities.
RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT
UNIQUE RETAILING LTD AUSTRALIA, Theory and Vince
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered personalized customer service, consistently surpassing sales goals by fostering respect and understanding
- Addressed customer issues tactfully, resolving any concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Consistently surpassed sales goals by 15%
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Innopolitica
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Created inclusive governance programs, uplifting underrepresented groups through strategic initiatives
- Executed initiatives focused on tackling inequality and encouraging peaceful societal change
- Directed six impactful social projects aimed at diverse communities, fostering inclusive governance and addressing inequality
COORDINATOR OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN INNOPOLÍTICA
Innopolitica
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed strategies for social inclusion, securing essential funding for community initiatives
- Developed strategies to enhance social inclusion and support vulnerable populations
- Established key local government alliances to secure essential funding, contributing to a resource increase of 30% for community initiatives
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: "ANALYSIS OF THE PARTICIPATION
Editorial Academica Española
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Assessed the UN's impact on executing Colombia's National Policy for Reincorporation from 2016-2018
- Designed policy frameworks to address challenges in rebuilding international cooperation after conflicts
- Collaborated with policymakers, UN representatives, and stakeholders to evaluate international interventions on national policy impacts
SOCIAL PROJECT FACILITATOR
Fundacion La Consciencia del Amor
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote social empowerment, mental health advocacy, and resilience
- Developed programs to enhance community engagement and well-being
- Organized workshops and provided resources to enhance teachers' mental health
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
POLITICAL ANALYST
Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN)
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Formulated reintegration policies emphasizing gender equity and LGBTQI+ inclusion
- Worked with over 20 key stakeholders to develop inclusive policies affecting more than 1,000 vulnerable individuals
- Developed innovative human rights strategies to strengthen global cooperation in post-conflict environments
Education
Dual Master - Global Project Management, Public Health
Torrens University Australia
Melbourne, VIC06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
01.2019
Skills
- Policy advocacy
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Social determinants of health and equity
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Mediation
- Stakeholder relations
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- Advanced Course in Political Participation Tools, The George Washington University, 2020
- Advanced Course in Leadership and Management Capacity for Latin America, The George Washington University, 2020
- International Diploma in Women's Empowerment, Universidad Libre, 2020
- Stanford Introduction to Food and Health, Stanford University, 2020
- Reintegration and Local Initiatives for Peacebuilding, Folke Bernadotte Academy & ARN, 2017
Accomplishments
- Vallecaucana Woman Award, 2022, Recognized for leading a social inclusion project empowering single mothers with skills and resources for societal engagement.
- Outstanding Internship Student Award, 2018, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali, for high-impact contributions during internship at the Colombian Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portfolios Profiles
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-canizales-velandia-043b43b8/
- Https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/6200050732?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au
Timeline
COMMUNITY PROJECTS COORDINATOR
The Australia-Colombia Dialogue
10.2024 - Current
RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT
UNIQUE RETAILING LTD AUSTRALIA, Theory and Vince
08.2022 - 02.2025
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Innopolitica
12.2021 - 09.2022
COORDINATOR OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN INNOPOLÍTICA
Innopolitica
11.2019 - 12.2021
SOCIAL PROJECT FACILITATOR
Fundacion La Consciencia del Amor
02.2018 - 09.2018
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: "ANALYSIS OF THE PARTICIPATION
Editorial Academica Española
08.2017 - 11.2019
POLITICAL ANALYST
Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN)
08.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Government
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Advanced Course in Political Participation Tools, The George Washington University, 2020
- Advanced Course in Leadership and Management Capacity for Latin America, The George Washington University, 2020
- International Diploma in Women's Empowerment, Universidad Libre, 2020
- Stanford Introduction to Food and Health, Stanford University, 2020
- Reintegration and Local Initiatives for Peacebuilding, Folke Bernadotte Academy & ARN, 2017
Dual Master - Global Project Management, Public Health
Torrens University Australia
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