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GRACE LAWER

SOUTHAMPTON,Hampshire

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in project planning, documentation, database management, resource allocation, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at managing complex projects and ensuring efficient use of resources to meet organisational goals. Proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively and deliver comprehensive documentation. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic environment to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency.

Offering strong organisational and analytical skills with keen eye for detail, combined with experience in coordinating tasks and managing timelines. Knowledgeable about project management principles and capable of fostering teamwork and communication. Ready to use and develop planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills in this project Support Officer role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

PROJECT PLANNER

TRITEK CONSULTING
London
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assist project managers in co-ordinating all aspects of the project
  • monitoring project finances, and managing project issues and risks.
  • prepare and maintain project documentation, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders
  • Create, Update and manage detailed project schedules (Gantt charts, timelines)
  • Identified potential bottlenecks, ensured smooth progress of project.
  • Develop project plans, including scope, timelines and deliverables
  • Track project progress against the baseline schedules and also update schedules with actual data
  • co-ordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement and other department
  • Assist project managers in co-ordinating all aspects of the project


Development Planning Officer

Local Government Service
10.2021 - 10.2022


  • Prepare and submit detailed reports, planning appeals, and environmental assessments.
  • Use of Google Suite for scheduling appointments
  • Manage planning applications, including liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
  • Undertook site visits, resulting in informed risk assessments.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers for successful project completion.
  • Fostered cross-departmental collaboration, improving overall project outcomes.
  • Ensure projects comply with local and national planning policies.
  • Developed detailed project plans for urban development initiatives.

Administrative Assistant

urban View Consult
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Use of Google suite to schedule appointments
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Liaise with the account to manage financial account via Xero Accounting Software
  • Updated company databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details.
  • Assisted with budget preparations enabling effective financial planning.
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management

TRITEK CONSULTING
London
02.2024 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Development and Town Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2013 - 07.2017

Master of Arts - International Business Management

Middlesex University
London
10.2022 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Use of Google workspace and Xero Accounting software
  • Database management
  • Resource allocation
  • Agenda Management
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Surfing the internet for information, reading

Timeline

PROJECT PLANNER

TRITEK CONSULTING
02.2024 - 11.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management

TRITEK CONSULTING
02.2024 - 11.2024

Master of Arts - International Business Management

Middlesex University
10.2022 - 12.2023

Development Planning Officer

Local Government Service
10.2021 - 10.2022

Administrative Assistant

urban View Consult
07.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Development and Town Planning

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2013 - 07.2017
GRACE LAWER