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“Working in V2A has been a very gratifying professional experience and journey because of diverse projects, industries and clients served, but most importantly because of its people. Moreover, V2A is always self-developing and growing by staying on top of new technology and industry trends to better serve its clients and push them towards a much higher level of performance than ever imagined while at the same time developing and enriching V2A's employees.”
Get to know Marlene De Varona

Marlene is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over eighteen years of experience in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and financial services sectors. Her broad business and operations background combined with in-depth Lean Six Sigma expertise has proven invaluable in Process Improvement, Change Management, and Cultural Transformation consulting projects. Once Marlene joined V2A, she assumed the roles of Engagement Manager and Subject Matter Expert in projects focused on the application of Lean Six Sigma, Analytics, Training, Change Management, and Cultural Transformation. Marlene has also supported other initiatives within V2A by facilitating workshops, focal groups, processes analysis, and surveys to the firm’s clients.

 

Marlene enjoys dancing, sports, and the beach. Also, she’s an expert in the development of cognitive skills and owns a brain training center.

Areas of Expertise

Prior Experience

  • Pfizer – Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Operational Excellence Lead, 10.5 years

Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology; BS – Chemical Engineering, Minor in Environmental Engineering
  • Inter-American University; MS – Environmental Assessment and Protection
  • Rath & Strong, LLC; Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
  • Villanova University; Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
  • Certified in Kaizen, Cultural Transformation, Mindset & Behavior (M&B) Trainer, “Train the Trainer”, Human Error Reduction, Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making, Innovative Leader and People Development, Leading Edge, Project Management, Portfolio Management, and People Development & Instructional Design
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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