Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve, Founder of CGV Speaking,  knows teaching engineering and project management is in her DNA, after being a female senior pipeline project manager and portfolio supervisor for nearly 16 years in Canada.

Her education includes:

  • Master in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta

  • Bachelor of Construction Engineering, University of Alberta

  • Designation of Project Management Professional, PMI

  • Designation as Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International

Her teaching experience comprises:

  • Instructor of Engineering and Project Management, University of Calgary

  • Instructor of Engineering and Project Management, University of Alberta

  • Instructor of Engineering and Project Management, MacEwan University

  • Instructor of Process Improvements (Business Analysis, Lean, Projects, Quality, Change), NorQuest College

  • Instructor of Civil and Construction Engineering Technology, NAIT

  • Instructor of Pump Station and Tank Terminal Design, Enbridge’s Corporate University

This is a summary of her qualifications:

  • Over 15 years of experience in engineering design, construction and project management; and Supervisor

  • Designed curriculum for a pipeline station and tank terminal design course; delivered it to 500 employees

  • Led multiple pipeline projects in the $50K - $100 Million range; and a portfolio in the $30 - $70 Million range

  • Taught +20 courses: i.e. reinforced concrete design, construction materials, project management and business plan writing

  • University researcher in the summer of the year 2000 at the University of Alberta to research construction software

  • Awarded 15+ Toastmasters’ trophies in public speaking; with proven skills delivering passionate technical training

  • Named Most Enthusiastic Teacher by NAIT Construction Technology students at their graduation dinner April 2017.

  • Her extensive community involvement includes:

    • Founder and two-time Event Chair of WES, Women in Engineering Summit, both face-to-face and online

    • Elected Council member for APEGA, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta

    • Division D99 Director for Toastmasters International, managing 6 Areas and over 25 public speaking clubs