Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve

Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve, Founder of CGV Speaking, delivers positive and practical professional development workshops and keynotes. She is a seasoned professional speaker and corporate trainer specializing in the areas of Project Management, Engineering, Pipeline Construction, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, and Gender Inclusion in STEM. With Claudia's 15+ years of experience, her sessions are recognized as passionate and creative. She has worked with many organizations of all sizes from across Canada. The following sessions can be delivered in a half-day, full-day or multi-day format:

• Project Management
• Engineering Management
• Pipeline Construction
• Gender Inclusion in STEM
• Public Speaking and Communications

Her education includes:

• Master in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Alberta
• Designation of Project Management Professional, PMI
• Designation Advanced Communicator Gold, Toastmasters

Her teaching experience comprises:

• Instructor of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, MacEwan University (2019)
• Instructor of Civil Engineering, University of Alberta (2018)
• Instructor of Project Management and Leadership, MacEwan University (2017)
• Instructor of Civil and Construction Engineering Technology, NAIT (2016-2017)
• Instructor of Public Speaking, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta (2015)
• Instructor of Pump Station and Tank Terminal Design, Enbridge’s Corporate University (2013-2014)

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 +10 courses: i.e. reinforced concrete design, construction materials, and business plan writing
• University researcher in the summer of the year 2000 at the University of Alberta to create construction software
• Awarded 12+ 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:

• Chair of WES 2018, the first ever Women in Engineering Summit at the Telus World of Science
• 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