Maria Hovumyan
Business Strategy

Armenian private companies:
SOFTCONSTRUCT, VivaCell, UCOM, Manfol, Megasport, ABCommunication Holding, Decora Group, Aranea, Nairian, Aquatus, Ardshinbank, Inecobank, HSBC, NEKA Furniture, etc.
Russian private companies:
Severstal, Citibank, Rosbank, BinBank, Rusmolco, Servie, Alfa Laval, Auriga, Novartis, Takeda, KNAUF, etc.
Public sector organizations:
Ministry of Emergency Situations, Chamber of Advocates, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of RA, Corruption Prevention Commission, State Revenue Committee, National Mortgage Company, Office of the Prime Minister of RA
International organizations:
UNDP, ADA, USAID/FED, Counterpart International, GIZ, MEDI, CAPS, ABA/CEELI, WL, World Vision, Transparency International, AGBU, PIN, Council of Europe, etc.
Non-profit organizations:
UATE (Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises), AYB Foundation, AYLA, Armenian Hotels Association, Armenian Restaurants Association, Armenian Tour Operators’ Association, Armenian Tourism Association,
American University of Armenia, Dilijan Central School, Civil Voice, UMCOR Armenia, Mission Armenia, Armenian Mediators Association, Ballet 2021, GAM, Armenian Caritas, Azatazen, etc.
Qualifications
- Strategy development, strategic management, business process improvement, change management, organizational self-management
- Evaluation, project management, entrepreneurship skills, design thinking and business model development, women empowerment, business presentations, human resource management, intercultural communication
- Business negotiations, training of trainers (ToT), training and development
- Design and delivery of unique, customized blended learning programs (online & offline) using modern technologies, including e-learning, collaborative online learning, webinars
- Professional trainer and moderator
- Training and consulting for senior executives and company owners
- Collaboration with international organizations, NGOs, service providers, business associations, and government (organizations, professional unions, financial institutions, and business companies at local and regional levels)
Professional Certifications
- CMC (Certified Management Consultant), CMC Global Institute
- Certified Consultant in Digital Transformation Strategy
- Certified Trainer in “Micro Plan” (Business Simulation), Making Cents International
- Certified Business Coach, Ars Vitae, Moscow
- Certified EFQM Model Facilitator
- Certified Trainer in ISO 20700:2017 Guidelines for Management Consultancy Services
United Kingdom, Cambridge International College — 2003–2005
Certificate in Modern Management/Administration, Business Management/Administration, Human Resources Management/Administration
Yerevan State University — 1992–1997
Master’s degree in International Relations