Rocio Donohoe, PMP®

Rocio Donohoe, PMP®

International Project Professional

Connecticut, USA

"Turning complex, multi-stakeholder programs into measurable outcomes — across borders, budgets, and cultures."

15+
Years Experience
6+
Countries
PMP®
Certification

About Me

Multilingual and PMP®-certified Project Professional with over 15 years of experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects across government, corporate, and international organizations. Skilled in managing project lifecycles from proposal development to close-out, with proven expertise in scheduling, invoicing, resource planning, and stakeholder communications. I excel in supporting senior project managers, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring project success in fast-paced environments. My experience spans USAID programs, diplomatic missions, and international engineering consortiums across the Americas.

Project Management (PMP) USAID Regulations Stakeholder Relations Budget Management Project Lifecycle Management Contract & Compliance Management International Relations Concur & SAP Risk Management International Trade

Key Projects

01

GH-TAMS — USAID Global Health Program

Multi-million-dollar Global Health Technical Assistance and Mission Support program. Led consultant recruitment, onboarding, contract management, and project coordination across proposal development through close-out phases.

USAIDContract ManagementConsultant Recruitment
02

KOULU Consortium — Peru Schools Infrastructure

PMO operations for an 8-company international consortium (UK/Finland) delivering Peru's school infrastructure program. Managed immigration, HR, logistics, payroll, and coordination for 100+ staff across multiple countries.

PMOInternational HRLogistics
03

Canada Day Diplomatic Event

Annual high-profile diplomatic event for 400+ attendees including ambassadors, ministers, and the President of Peru. Full ownership: venue selection, catering, security coordination, protocol, and budget management.

Event PlanningDiplomatic ProtocolBudget Management

Experience

Project Assistant

IBTCI — GH-TAMS

Jun 2024 – Mar 2025
  • Coordinated multi-million-dollar USAID Global Health Technical Assistance & Mission Support program
  • Led consultant recruitment, onboarding, and full contract lifecycle management
  • Drafted Scopes of Work and cost estimates in collaboration with Program Managers
  • Ensured project quality through evidence-based tracking, reporting, and compliance
  • Managed travel logistics and expense reporting using Concur

Project Administrator

Gleeds

Jan 2022 – May 2023
  • Established and managed PMO processes for 8-company international consortium
  • Handled immigration paperwork, payroll processing, and onboarding for UK/Finland teams
  • Coordinated site visits, logistics, and security clearances for engineers
  • Maintained project document library, financial reporting systems, and compliance records

Project Administrator

Arup - Engineering Consultancy

Dec 2020 – Apr 2021
  • Served as primary liaison between Lima and London offices
  • Coordinated with ANIN (Peru National Infrastructure Authority) on project deliverables
  • Organized site visits and virtual leadership events across time zones

Senior Business Development Assistant

Canadian Commercial Corporation

2016 – 2020
  • Covered 11 countries from CCC’s regional office in Lima, Peru
  • Conducted market research for Government-to-Government infrastructure and defense projects
  • Cultivated relationships with public and private sector stakeholders across the Americas
  • Prepared contracts, NDAs, and compliance documentation for international deals

Assistant to the Ambassador

Embassy of Canada in Peru

2012 – 2016
  • Managed the Ambassador’s agenda, diplomatic engagements, and official correspondence
  • Organized Canada Day event for 400+ high-level attendees including heads of state
  • Led protocol arrangements for ministerial and official visits
  • Coordinated with embassy departments on cross-functional initiatives

Regional Coordinator — AUDG

Embassy of Canada in Peru

2010 – 2012
  • Coordinated travel, events, and logistics for Andean Unit covering 5 countries
  • Managed consultant recruitment and budget reporting for regional programs
  • Organized international seminars and expert visits across the Andean region

Education & Certifications

2024

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

2024

USAID Rules & Regulations Certification

Humentum, USA

2021

International Trade Diploma

Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)

2014

Assistant Program for Ambassadors

Government of Canada

2002

Bachelor’s in Translation & Interpretation

UNIFÉ — Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón

  • Graduated top 5% of class