Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Bella Briccolani

Pontypridd

Summary

Adept at supporting Project Managers leading multi-disciplinary teams to success, I excelled at Arup by enhancing client relationships and driving project completion under budget constraints. My expertise in risk management and exceptional client interfacing skills resulted in significant project achievements, showcasing my ability to navigate complex challenges with confidence and strategic foresight.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Arup
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
  • Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
  • Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.

Project Coordinator

Arup
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Project Assistant

ARUP
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
  • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Tracked and recorded open and closed orders and change requests to prevent errors, keeping all team members aligned with current demands.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
  • Provided technical support to project stakeholders to help meet project objectives.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Personal Assistant

Arup
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Oversaw professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Provided multifaceted services to group director by managing mail, diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of professional documentation.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
  • Collated and filed expenses and reports in a timely manner.
  • Acted as one voice with the Director.
  • Supported with workload and prioritisation.

Education

PMQ - Project Managers Qualification - Project Management

Association of Project Management
Online
11.2024

PFQ - Project Fundamentals Qualification - Project Management

Association of Project Management
Online
11.2021

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre (Hons)

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Cardiff
07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Acting (Hons)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen
07.2014

Skills

  • Meeting Chairing and Coordination
  • Resource Assessment and Utilization Planning
  • Client Interfacing
  • Project Planning and Reporting
  • Change Management
  • Event Logistics
  • Scope Management
  • Billing management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Budget Development
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Cost Control and Quality Control
  • Risk Management
  • Schedule Management

Affiliations

  • Association of Project Management - Associate

Certification

APM - Project Fundamentals Qualification

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Arup
01.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator

Arup
04.2021 - 01.2024

Project Assistant

ARUP
09.2020 - 04.2021

Personal Assistant

Arup
11.2019 - 09.2020

PMQ - Project Managers Qualification - Project Management

Association of Project Management

PFQ - Project Fundamentals Qualification - Project Management

Association of Project Management

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre (Hons)

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Bachelor of Arts - Acting (Hons)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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