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Olufolake Matuluko

Timberlea,NS

Summary

An Experienced project manager with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the corporate brand. Knowledgeable in using agile methodologies like scrum to generate value.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Coordinator

Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
Halifax, NS
04.2022 - Current
  • Worked with central management to identify, plan, align and address training needs.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
  • Liaised between trainers and course participants.
  • Provided assistance for delivery of training courses by scheduling virtual meeting rooms and managing team calendars.
  • Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

SKILLS CANADA NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, NS
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led 10 member steering committee to guide theexecution of community activities for the skills after-school program
  • Developed and monitored work plans for the after-school program
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Managed interested partners of the after-school program

Country Project Manager

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2015 - 06.2021
  • Defined project plans and timelines, managed workflow, personnel and achieved completion deadlines on or before schedule.
  • Managed a grant of 120,000 USD geared towards reaching girls and young women in hard-to-reach communities with informal program activities
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments
  • Enhanced development and drove the continuous improvement of the project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.

HRM Program Manager

JA
Halifax, NS
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with clients and stakeholders
  • Provided support in writing proposals and hosting fundraising events to ensure program sustainability
  • Recruited and trained over 100 top-level volunteers with expertise in financial literacy and facilitation skills, adding depth and talent to highly skilled team
  • Promoted JA programs by establishing professional relationships with community members, leaders, corporate and private donors.

Program Manager

HOPE Worldwide
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2001 - 08.2012
  • Managed $1.1 million operational budget in development of programs and services to meet needs of diverse community members of various socio- economic backgrounds
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - HumanAnd Social Studies

University of South Africa
JOHANNESBURG

Skills

  • Curriculum writing/development
  • Project Management
  • Problem solving
  • Facilitation
  • Jira
  • Monday
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Negotiation

Certification

Certified Scrum Master

Profession Scrum Master 1

Profession Scrum Product Owner 1

Certified Associate of Project Management (In-view)

Timeline

Training Coordinator

Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council
04.2022 - Current

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

SKILLS CANADA NOVA SCOTIA
11.2021 - 03.2022

HRM Program Manager

JA
08.2019 - 04.2020

Country Project Manager

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
06.2015 - 06.2021

Program Manager

HOPE Worldwide
01.2001 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - HumanAnd Social Studies

University of South Africa

Certified Scrum Master

Profession Scrum Master 1

Profession Scrum Product Owner 1

Certified Associate of Project Management (In-view)

Olufolake Matuluko