Afolabi Anifowose
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with 3+ years of experience driving successful project delivery across diverse industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and exceed client expectations. Skilled in Agile methodologies and fostering seamless communication for complex projects. Seeking a challenging Project Manager or Product Manager opportunity to leverage expertise and contribute to a dynamic organization's growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Project Manager
SearchKings
06.2022 - Current
- Successfully managed the franchise web program, overseeing web product development, online display ads, and related initiatives.
- Led a team of digital professionals in delivering projects for clients across various industries.
- Developed and managed project plans, timelines, budgets, ensuring strict adherence to scope and client requirements.
- Spearheaded project kickoff meetings, establishing clear expectations and effectively distributing tasks.
- Fostered seamless communication among cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, account managers, and the sales team.
Logistics Project Coordinator
WESCO/ANIXTER DISTRIBUTIONS
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted rigorous inspections, verifications, and documentation of finished goods, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards (Six Sigma principles).
- Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processing audit-required orders, increasing order handling efficiency by 10%.
- Coordinated shipping requests through various 3PL carriers, optimizing delivery instructions for products across Canada.
- Collaborated with multiple departments (Purchasing, Sales) to resolve discrepancies during quality process, offering guidance on solutions.
Junior Project Coordinator
Alpha Laboratories
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Revamped the company's CRM application by eliminating outdated client data and adding over 50 new clients through proactive outreach efforts. Increased client base by 20%.
- Served as the primary point of contact for multiple clients, ensuring clear communication and real-time problem resolution.
- Managed two concurrent projects, providing regular updates to stakeholders, tracking progress, and proactively identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with the Director of Client Services to establish a comprehensive SOP for the client service team, including escalation protocols.
- Successfully assisted a project from initiation to closure, facilitating a smooth handoff of deliverables to the Lab operation team.
- Thrived in a metrics-driven environment, effectively sharing critical information among cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing).
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Global Business Management
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Toronto, ON10.2020
Emerging markets
HARVARD ONLINE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Certification - Power of Excel (Intermediate Level)
Ryerson University
Foundations of Project Management
Google Certification
05.2022
Project Management Certification - WIP
Project Management Institute
Skills
- Project Planning and Execution
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Workflow Process Optimization
- Budget Management
- Communication and Client Relations
- Quality Assurance
- SOP Development
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- CRM Systems
- Problem Solving
- Metric-Driven Project Management
Timeline
Digital Project Manager
SearchKings
06.2022 - Current
Logistics Project Coordinator
WESCO/ANIXTER DISTRIBUTIONS
04.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Project Coordinator
Alpha Laboratories
09.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Global Business Management
RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Emerging markets
HARVARD ONLINE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Certification - Power of Excel (Intermediate Level)
Ryerson University
Foundations of Project Management
Google Certification
Project Management Certification - WIP
Project Management Institute
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