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Laura Rashai

Project Coordinator
Calgary,AB

Summary

Results-driven project coordinator with proven experience in supporting project management activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Skilled in Microsoft Office, project management, budget management, and document management. Successfully supported project managers on £200m transportation improvement projects, organized fee proposals, and maintained effective communication with stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in risk management, progress tracking, and stakeholder management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

WSP UK
8 2023 - 5 2024
  • Managed two transportation improvement projects, including major road network upgrades and active travel schemes, providing support to project managers and ensuring adherence to client requirements
  • Managed tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project
  • Assisted in organizing fee proposals for multi-disciplinary projects
  • Managed meeting action trackers and minutes and communicated with internal and external stakeholders
  • Supported the project manager with monthly invoicing and preparation of progress reports
  • Prepared reports and minutes for internal and fortnightly client meetings
  • Processed monthly invoices averaging £10,000
  • Supported the risk and issue management procedure of the project and check that the risk register is updated accordingly
  • Assisted in establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in consultation and engagement with commercial and administration departments.

Assistant Project Manager

Ocado Technology
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supported the Project manager at each stage of the project lifecycle, from design to Go-Live, to installing Ocado technology/MHE equipment
  • Coordinated and scheduled programme and client steering sessions, prepared meeting agendas, took minutes and communicated follow-up actions to relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and progress towards project goals
  • Documented change requests, followed up on progress with the project team and updated project documentation, such as the project plan, schedule, and budget, to reflect the approved changes
  • Managed and maintained the RAID logs to identify and track potential risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies that may impact the project's success criteria, guaranteeing maximum visibility into progress across implementation teams
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with project stakeholders, and team members, to ensure their needs and expectations were understood, managed, and met throughout the project lifecycle
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members through schedule and task management logs, enabling proper resource allocation & timely completion
  • Led and oversaw two weekly project review sessions, driving conversations between 10+ teams to identify developments in actions, risks, and issues.

Project Coordinator

Wolseley
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Planned, managed and ordered building materials for multiple clients
  • Managed the sales order processing of customer orders ensuring all orders were reviewed, updated, and processed within the set timeframes
  • Ensured customer orders were acknowledged, reviewed, and updated with progress throughout the scope of the project
  • Coordinated the sales team by managing schedules, filing important documents and communicating relevant information
  • Undertook administrative support on project tasks
  • Nurtured constructive relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction
  • Prepared comprehensive project management documentation, including costed plans, costed timesheets, configuration plans, and project charters.

Project Assistant

ZIWA
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Developed and managed a communication plan to optimise the delivery of program objectives, creating an efficient blueprint for stakeholders
  • Conducted weekly meetings resulting in a 15% improvement in project alignment with stakeholder expectations
  • Maintained multiple projects simultaneously by crafting and revising project plans to reduce delivery timelines by 25%
  • Planned and created social media posts for various platforms
  • Ensured deadlines and key milestones were met by holding and delivering weekly project meetings
  • Tracked project progress and ensure all project activities are completed on time
  • Achieved efficient allocation of human resources, leading to increased productivity and successful completion of projects within tight deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Bedfordshire
Luton, UK
11.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Event Management

University of Bedfordshire
Luton, UK
10.2012 - 07.2015

Skills

Excel

MS Project

Document Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Project Reporting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Ocado Technology
09.2021 - 03.2023

Project Coordinator

Wolseley
03.2021 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Bedfordshire
11.2018 - 06.2020

Project Assistant

ZIWA
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Event Management

University of Bedfordshire
10.2012 - 07.2015

Assistant Project Manager

WSP UK
8 2023 - 5 2024

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