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DAMI KUSHIMO
Experienced Project Manager | Program Management
Airdrie,AB
Work Preference
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Administrative Assistant
King’s Court
07.2025 - Current
- Managed and answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, sort and distribute mails and messages.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, requisition, procurement, and shipment receiving.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Project Manager and Director of Operations
Vital Health International
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed complex outreach and leadership training programs, ensuring quality and timely delivery projects while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Assisted stakeholders in defining project requirements and transformed these into actionable plans, resulting in a 30% increase in program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with clients, vendors, and team members to clarify project objectives, boosting team efficiency by 25%.
- Defined and monitored project acceptance criteria, ensuring deliverables met quality standards.
- Anticipated and mitigated potential risks, ensuring smooth project progression and on-time completion.
- Contributed to the development of project roadmaps to align with organizational goals and strategies.
- Worked with analytics teams to collect, analyze, and present data for program evaluation.
- Partnered with marketing teams to optimize program outreach and engagement strategies.
Program Development Manager
Adara Foundation
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw the development and execution of community empowerment programs.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of programs including youth skills empowerment initiative, women’s financial literacy program, fashion shows and indigenous fabric design creation, benefiting over 14,000 individuals contributing to a 20% increase in community engagement.
- Developed and managed a, driving community engagement and empowerment.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and resolve potential issues.
- Collaborated with development teams to plan and execute program initiatives within stipulated deadlines.
- Introduced innovative ideas and features to enhance program impact and scalability.
- Applied a data-driven approach to prioritize and validate program road-maps, using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive improvements.
- Led end-to-end program initiatives, including research, budget implementation frameworks, work plans, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholders requirements.
- Managed team deliverables and timelines, resolving conflicting priorities and ensuring project success.
- Defined key performance metrics for programs and tracked their impact on community development.
Project Manager
Minimal Excess Limited
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Guided teams through the execution of high-level tech projects.
- Successfully coordinated with clients and implemented their requirements, delivering 15+ key projects on time and within budget such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch corporate events launch, BBC launch, ART X Lagos, Rhythm Unplugged.
- Contributed insights to scale event operations, resulting in a 20% growth in annual revenue.
- Facilitated clear communication among stakeholders, leading to effective problem resolution and a 30% increase in team productivity.
- Introduced and adopted project management tools such as Team Gantt, Airtable and Zoho projects for streamlined task tracking.
- Ensured delivered solutions met contractual requirements and addressed gap through scope change agreements.
Education
Media Resource Management
University of Ibadan
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Covenant University
05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Certification
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
STRENGTHS
- Strategic Thinker
- Successfully prioritized and executed complex projects across multiple sectors, leading to a 25% increase in operational efficiency and timely delivery of key initiatives.
- Effective Communicator
- Coordinated with diverse teams, stakeholders, and clients across different time zones, streamlining communication and reducing project delays by 30%.
- Analytical Problem-Solver
- Employed data-driven approaches to predict and mitigate potential project hurdles, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Interests
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
King’s Court
07.2025 - Current
Project Manager and Director of Operations
Vital Health International
04.2021 - 07.2025
Program Development Manager
Adara Foundation
09.2019 - 12.2021
Project Manager
Minimal Excess Limited
08.2017 - 02.2020
Media Resource Management
University of Ibadan
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Covenant University
05.2001 -
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