Pame Brenes

I am an experienced professional with a solid background in nursing and also a successful track record as a Project Manager, specializing in managing multidisciplinary digital business and healthcare projects. Extensive experience in consulting for the Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS).. Expert in implementing agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, with a strong history of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving digital transformation.

Proven expertise in creating and managing innovative programs, with a proven focus on creating and managing innovative programs and online courses.

• Project Management and Leadership: I led multidisciplinary projects in

occupational health at Unilever Costa Rica, promoting prevention programs and reducing absenteeism by 50%. - Implemented agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Asana, and Trello at Ara Holística to optimize project execution, successfully launching 3 online courses with international participation.

• Innovation and Program Development: - Developed the "Being

Conscious" method and spearheaded product launch campaigns in the holistic wellness field, gaining recognition as a speaker at international events such as Nursing Now 2020.

• Digital Project Management: Advanced knowledge in tools such as JIRA, Kanban, Asana, Monday, Trello, Smartsheet, etc

• Digital Transformation: Experience in designing and implementing digital strategies, from planning to execution.

• Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to use data to improve processes and make informed decisions.

• Effective Communication: Ability to interact and collaborate

with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Team Management: Group coaching tools, certification in Enneagram (personality and needs analysis), as well as mindfulness strategies.

Experienced professional with a solid background in nursing and a successful track record as a Project Manager, specializing in managing multidisciplinary digital business and healthcare projects. Extensive experience in consulting for the Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). Expert in implementing agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, with a strong history of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving digital transformation. Proven expertise in creating and managing innovative programs and online courses. Certified in Business Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Meditation, and Good Clinical Practice.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management and Leadership: Led multidisciplinary projects in occupational health at Unilever Costa Rica, promoting prevention programs and reducing absenteeism by 50%. Implemented agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Asana, and Trello at Ara Holística, successfully launching 3 online courses with international participation.
• Innovation and Program Development: Developed the "Being Conscious" method and spearheaded product launch campaigns in the holistic wellness field, gaining recognition as a speaker at international events such as Nursing Now 2020.
• Clinical Experience and Consulting: Provided consultancy at the Ministry of Health-CCSS for developing guidelines integrating international and national standards in HIV clinic services.

Professional Experience:

HIVOS Assistant Consultant

• Participated in research projects evaluating HIV clinic services, contributing to the creation of guidelines for systematizing regulations.

Hospital Metropolitano Surgical Operations Nurse | September 2021 - March 2024

• Circulated various surgeries, preoperative preparation, immediate postoperative care, coordinated surgical supplies, conducted pre- and post-operative telephone interviews, and verified preoperative exams.

Ara Holistica Project Manager | October 2019 - Present

• Conducted customer needs assessments, risk analysis, budgeting, and tracking. Led digital transformation initiatives, created and managed online programs, developed course content, executed marketing strategies, and analyzed business performance.
• Key Achievements: Successfully launched 3 online courses with students from Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico. Created the "Being Conscious" method for holistic well-being. Featured speaker at international events including Nursing Now 2020.

Unilever de Costa Rica Occupational Health Nurse | January 2018 - July 2019

• Coordinated with departments for project implementation, performed needs assessments, created budgets, monitored metrics, and generated reports. Developed health promotion and prevention programs, conducted ergonomic and industrial hygiene studies, and individualized clinical care.
• Key Achievements: Reduced absenteeism due to NCDs by 50%. Improved facilities based on ergonomic recommendations. Fostered leadership roles within nursing.

Education:

• Executive Master's in Project Management (Ongoing) - ULEAD
• Specialization Certification in Online Business Coaching - Instituto de Negocios Digitales España
• Big Launches Course: Digital Marketing - Instituto de Negocios Digitales España
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - International Emergency Training Center SMI
• Health Coaching Specialization - Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
• Good Clinical Practice in Biomedical Research - University of Costa Rica
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing - University of Costa Rica

Volunteer or Leadership Experience:

• Co-created research on social characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM).
• Secretary of Human Rights, Costa Rican Association of Nursing Students.
• Inter-cantonal project coordinator for NCD prevention.

Executive Master's in Project Management - ULEAD

(Ongoing)

Specialization Certification in Online Business

Coaching - Instituto de Negocios Digitales España

Big Launches Course: Digital Marketing - Instituto de

Negocios Digitales España

BLS (Basic Life Support) - International Emergency

Training Center SMI

Health Coaching Specialization - Institute for Integrative

Nutrition (IIN)

Good Clinical Practice in Biomedical Research -

University of Costa Rica

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - University of Costa Rica