Elaine Dantas P.Eng., P.Log, Pmp, Six Sigma Bb
About Elaine Dantas P.Eng., P.Log, Pmp, Six Sigma Bb
Elaine Dantas is a Senior Project Manager at Intact, where she has worked since 2015, leading initiatives in business re-engineering and process automation. She holds multiple professional certifications and has extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and coaching.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Elaine Dantas has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation as a Senior Project Manager since 2015. In this role, she has led various business re-engineering and process automation initiatives, which have significantly improved operational efficiency. Her responsibilities include conducting stakeholder analysis and gap analysis to ensure smooth project execution and effective communication across different centers of excellence. Elaine's expertise in change management strategies has been vital in focusing on stakeholder engagement and training implementation.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Dantas holds multiple qualifications in engineering and project management. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from Ryerson University from 1992 to 1996. She also studied Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering at the University of Toronto from 1990 to 1992. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Oxford Brookes University in 2000. Additionally, she achieved Professional Logistics Certification from The Logistics Institute and has certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master from the Project Management Institute and International Scrum Institute, respectively.
Background in Six Sigma and Project Management
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Elaine Dantas worked at Maple Leaf Foods as a Six Sigma Certified Senior Black Belt from 2007 to 2015. In this capacity, she focused on process improvement and operational excellence. Her extensive experience includes coaching frontline staff and senior management on project management methodologies and tools. Elaine has also managed and developed business analysts, enhancing their skills in tools such as Visio process maps and Microsoft Project Plan.
Achievements in Project Management and Change Management
Throughout her career, Elaine Dantas has been instrumental in executing change management strategies that emphasize stakeholder engagement and training implementation. She has served as a business implementation lead for both national and regional projects, ensuring that these initiatives align with strategic goals. Her ability to conduct thorough stakeholder and gap analyses has facilitated effective project execution across various sectors.