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Nasim Serkani

Toronto,ON

Summary

A project manager with over 6 years of experience managing large and small projects and delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Leadership skills with both clients and internal teams, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong organizing, estimating, planning, and problem-solving skills are needed at all stages of the project lifecycle in order to accomplish projects on time and on budget. PMP-certified project manager looking for a position.

Work History

Project Manager

Southern Graphic Systems Inc
2021.08 - 2023.09
  • Analyzed requirements, prepared budgets and schedules, and ensured on-time delivery of projects while managing scope and budget deviations
  • Oversaw project progress, addressed issues and escalations, and documented critical actions, decisions, and risks
  • Manage projects from concept to completion, open tickets, ensure work is properly scoped and accurately estimated, coordinate project kickoffs, and collaborate with needed client and internal departments to generate project plans, timelines, and work requests.
  • Developed detailed project plans with digital studio team, monitored progress, and prepared reports with recommendations for business modules
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation and conducted final quality assessment (QA) checks on all design files to align with client briefs before delivery
  • Achieved cost savings with meticulous budget management, reducing unnecessary expenses for departments
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction through fast responses to inquiries and issues, which reflected well on company's reputation.
  • Performed accounting activities by preparing expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conform to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.

Project Manager

Kenaf Co
2013.09 - 2018.02
  • Identified and managed both internal and external resources, working alongside creative leads to balance workloads and ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables
  • Effectively communicated, tracked, and managed project status, including creative reviews, deliverables, and approvals from initiation to completion
  • Created and maintained accurate project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects stayed on track financially
  • Managed and followed up on all necessary approvals related to editorial, art, design, legal, and brand aspects for creative projects
  • Communicated project directions and deadlines to all involved parties, overseeing submission, revision, and approval processes for creative and marketing materials
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated customer, vendor, and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.
  • Maximized organizational effectiveness by conducting regular audits of company policies and procedures and recommending necessary improvements as needed.
  • Streamlined communication processes within organizations enhance overall efficiency across departments by eliminating unnecessary delays or miscommunications among team members.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets for projects, managing financial resources for optimal results and cost savings.
  • Spearheaded complex projects from inception through completion while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or integrity.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) -

Project Management Institute
Toronto, ON
01.2021

Associate of Interior Design -

Tehran University
Tehran, IR
01.2017

Bachelor of Science of Architecture Engineering -

Tehran University
Tehran, IR
01.2002

Skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with proven ability to manage multitude of projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong communication Skills
  • Possess strong customer service background
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of artwork development approval processes
  • High attention to detail
  • Graphic Design, Illustration Design, Adobe InDesign, Conflict resolution
  • New product introductions strategies, Critical design review
  • Project estimation, Collaboration

Certification

  • Agile Foundations, 2023
  • Agile Project Leadership, 2023
  • Scrum Advanced, 2023
  • Scrum Master, 2023
  • Jira Software 2023
  • CompTIA Network N10008, 2023
  • CompTIA Security SY0601, 2023
  • Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project, 2023
  • Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management, 2023
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 2023
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) (FC0-U61) 2023
  • CompTIA A Core 1 2201101 Certification, 2023
  • CompTIA A Core 2 2201102 Certification, 2023

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
Nasim Serkani