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Ese Akpede

Calgary,AB

Summary

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 10 years of experience. Expert in leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to develop detailed project plans, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance with all regulations. Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting, with in-depth knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Dasro Consulting
09.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members and stakeholders for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Facilitate regular project status meetings and communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements,
    and oversaw project execution to achieve project goals.
  • Manage project budgets, track project expenses, and prepared financial reports to ensure projects remain within
    budgetary constraints.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Oversaw project closure activities, including deliverable completion, financial reconciliation, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Foster strong relationships. Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and made necessary adjustments.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Managed project budgets up to $4 million, tracking expenses and preparing financial reports, resulting in 99% adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Delivered projects 10% ahead of schedule by optimizing resource allocation and task prioritization.
  • Conducted project closure activities, including deliverable completion, financial reconciliation, and stakeholder feedback, achieving 95% satisfaction rate among stakeholders.


Project Coordinator

Binary Homes
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Provided direction, guidance, and support to team members throughout projects.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Defined and executed project plans, including WBS tasks, budgets, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Estimating
  • Preconstruction Planning
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Change order management
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Budget Planning
  • Cost Control

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Project Manager

Dasro Consulting
09.2022 - Current

Project Coordinator

Binary Homes
06.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Ambrose Alli University
Ese Akpede