Iretomiwa Kolawole
Project Manager
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator with a postgraduate certificate in Project Management and practical experience in planning, executing, and monitoring cross-functional projects. Skilled in applying Agile methodologies, creating project documentation, and analyzing performance metrics using Jira. Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables align with strategic goals. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a background in public relations, making this candidate especially effective in stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Graduate Certificates
1
1
Bachelors Degree
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Project Coordinator – Project Management Capstone
Humber College
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Delivered a simulated Agile project using Jira to track sprint progress and user stories.
- Created and analyzed burn-up, burn-down, and velocity charts to monitor project health.
- Conducted variance analysis for project metrics including schedule and resource use.
- Produced final documentation including risk logs, sprint summaries, and retrospective reports.
Procurement Lead – Gen Z Credit Card Launch
Humber College
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed RFQ and vendor evaluation criteria for training providers in support of a new credit card targeting youth.
- Supported project cost alignment by estimating vendor-related costs and integrating them into the master project budget.
- Conducted supplier research and contributed to selection and procurement decision-making.
Project Lead – Elevator System Upgrade Proposal
Humber College
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed planning and design for the upgrade of outdated elevator systems with smart models to improve campus accessibility.
- Developed project schedule using CPM, outlined a $X budget with detailed line items for materials, labor, and contingency.
- Created a stakeholder register and communication plan to manage updates and expectations.
- Conducted risk analysis and presented project proposal to simulated executive sponsors.
Public Relations Student
Humber College
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated cross-functionally to plan and deliver a high-impact holiday event, overseeing logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination, resulting in record attendance and positive feedback.
- Developed and implemented a strategic communications plan for the Breast Cancer Support Fund project, integrating marketing and social media components to drive awareness and engagement.
- Crafted targeted key messages and branding assets, supporting project goals by strengthening organizational narrative, increasing public visibility, and enhancing audience connection.
Marketing Intern
Chiqio
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed project timelines and campaign deliverables for multiple clients across media and digital platforms.
- Collaborated in the planning and execution of brand events, handling logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
- Participated in campaign retrospectives, contributing ideas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Outreach Intern
The Borgen Project
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned and executed a 1-Mile awareness campaign and virtual event to drive support for global poverty alleviation.
- Managed event logistics, stakeholder invitations, and post-campaign feedback collection.
- Conducted a user feedback focus group to evaluate the effectiveness of digital platforms and reported findings.
PR & Communications Specialist
Modion Communications
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed project timelines and campaign deliverables for multiple clients across media and digital platforms.
- Collaborated in the planning and execution of brand events, handling logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
- Participated in campaign retrospectives, contributing ideas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Education
Project Management Graduate Certificate -
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2025
Public Relations Graduate Certificate -
Humber College
Toronto, ON08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Bowen University
Nigeria08.2022
Skills
Project Management Tools
- Jira (Agile Boards, Sprint Reports)
- Microsoft Project
- Gantt Charts, WBS, Risk Registers
- Burn-down, Burn-up & Velocity Chart
Business & Technical Skills
- Budgeting & Cost Estimation
- Schedule Management
- Project Documentation & Presentations
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Canva, Adobe Suite, Google Workspace
Interpersonal & Professional Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Planning & Execution
Certification
- LinkedIn Learning: Project Management Foundations: Ethics
- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Project Management
- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Internet and computing core certification
- IE Business School: Integrated Communications
- Muck Rack: Fundamentals of Media Relations
- Muck Rack: Fundamentals of Social Media
- TCPS 2: CORE-2022 Government of Canada.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Project Coordinator – Project Management Capstone
Humber College
01.2025 - 04.2025
Procurement Lead – Gen Z Credit Card Launch
Humber College
11.2024 - 01.2025
Project Lead – Elevator System Upgrade Proposal
Humber College
09.2024 - 11.2024
Marketing Intern
Chiqio
05.2024 - 08.2024
Outreach Intern
The Borgen Project
05.2024 - 08.2024
Public Relations Student
Humber College
09.2023 - 08.2024
PR & Communications Specialist
Modion Communications
02.2023 - 11.2023
Project Management Graduate Certificate -
Humber College
Public Relations Graduate Certificate -
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Bowen University
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