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Elly Mary Awada: A Community That Comes Naturally

Belonging, shared language, and excellence

  • Credential CAPM®
  • Role Creative Content and Digital Media Lead, PMI Lebanon Chapter
Elly Mary Awada
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  • PMI Lebanon Chapter

“Regardless of background, culture, or profession, we connect through a common language: project management.”

As someone who truly values communication, collaboration, and working with people, I’ve always been driven by strong interpersonal skills and the desire to grow, exchange ideas, and make things better. I care deeply about deadlines, punctuality, and delivering results through effective planning, organizing, and execution. Naturally, I found myself drawn to PMI.

At PMI, I discovered a community that not only supports its members but also communicates effectively, encourages growth, and fosters excellence. The sense of belonging I felt was immediate.

In human resource management, it’s often emphasized that creating a supportive environment where people feel included leads to higher engagement and better performance. At PMI, this isn’t just a theory: it comes naturally.

What makes this community unique is the shared mindset. Regardless of background, culture, or profession, we connect through a common language: project management. We collaborate, exchange knowledge, and when challenges arise, we do what project managers do best: adapt, create alternatives, and find solutions.

PMI is not only a professional association; it is a true community of like-minded individuals who understand, support, and inspire one another to achieve excellence.

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Ms. Elly Mary Awada

Guest Experience Specialist at Neovie Concept

Elly Mary Awada serves as Guest Experience Specialist at Neovie Concept. Her background spans hospitality, F&B, customer service, client relations, content creation, and day-to-day operations. Awada previously founded Flour Shower, a home-based dessert business, and worked as a freelance chef, a Barista at Stories Coffee, and a Commis Chef at Hotel Albergo. Her areas of expertise include project coordination, organization, client experience, team communication, and fast-paced operational management. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Administration/Management from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK. Awada holds the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification from the Project Management Institute. In addition to her professional career, she contributes to the project management community by volunteering as the Media Lead at PMI Lebanon Chapter, where she manages social media strategy, branding, digital storytelling, and live event coverage.

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