Patricia Collins
About Patricia Collins
Patricia Collins is the Director of CIBC Square Design and Enterprise Standards at CIBC, with extensive experience in design, project management, and facilities development.
Current Role Director CIBC Square Design and Enterprise Standards
Patricia Collins is the Director of CIBC Square Design and Enterprise Standards at CIBC, a position she has held since 2018. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she specializes in strategic planning and development of design solutions aimed at supporting transformational objectives. Her role emphasizes innovation and the development of digital frameworks to enhance enterprise-wide design standards, leveraging her expertise to optimize organizational resources.
Previous Roles in Design and Project Management
Before her current role, Patricia Collins held various positions in design and project management. She was the Manager of Facilities Development at CBI Health Group for four months in 2018 and a Senior Project Manager at IA Interior Architects from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Senior Program Manager in Corporate Real Estate at CIBC from 2015 to 2017. Leading multi-disciplinary teams, she consistently facilitated effective project delivery and coordination in these roles.
Teaching and Academic Background
Patricia Collins also has teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor at Yorkville University from 2017 to 2018. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature from Wilfrid Laurier University (1987-1991), and an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design from Sheridan College (2008-2010). Patricia further pursued miscellaneous courses in business and design at Sheridan College and other institutions in 1970.
Certifications and Professional Development
Patricia Collins holds numerous certifications, including being a Certified Kaizen Facilitator from the Management and Strategy Institute in 2021. She achieved her NCIDQ certification in 2014 and earned the LEED AP BD & C certification from the Canada Green Building Council in 2009. She is also certified by ARIDO and IDC, underscoring her commitment to continuous professional development in interior design and project management.
Language Fluency and Skills
In addition to her extensive professional qualifications and experience, Patricia Collins is fluent in Portuguese. This language proficiency is especially notable in her professional summaries and communications, making her a versatile and globally-minded professional in the design and enterprise standards sector.