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Grace Nyarkowaa

Telford,England

Summary

Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 4+ years of experience delivering complex projects from initiation to completion. Skilled in budget control, stakeholder engagement, scheduling and risk mitigation. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, optimising processes, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery. Adept at working in fast-paced cross-cultural environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior project manager

Ultimate Languages
Harrogate
07.2025 - Current
  • Led delivery of complex multi-language projects for clients in tech, medical device, and marketing sectors, ensuring compliance with strict client standards and timelines.
  • Created custom workflows and improved delivery time by 15%, enhancing scalability for high-volume projects.
  • Provided client-facing updates and performance reports, contributing to long-term client retention.


Project manager

Ultimate Languages
Harrogate
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Achieved process optimisation through quality control measures.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members and project coordinators.

Junior project manager

Ultimate Languages
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
  • Strengthened client relationships by maintaining open and consistent communication lines throughout projects' duration.
  • Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong time-management skills.


Project coordinator

Ultimate Languages
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in developing detailed project plans, resulting in clearer direction.
  • Coordinated project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
  • Liaised with suppliers and contractors for seamless delivery of resources.

Legal interpreter

Synergasia Cooperativa Sociale Onlus
Verona, Italy
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Offered real-time interpreting solutions during intense cross-examinations, improving the overall communication process during the Territorial Commission interviews.
  • Collaborated closely with legal teams to ensure full comprehension of case details.
  • Managed sensitive information with utmost professionalism whilst respecting confidentiality agreements at all times.

Education

Master of Arts - Modern Languages for Communication and International Cooperation

University of Padua
Padua, Italy
09.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Cultural Mediation

University of Padua
Padua, Italy
09.2015 - 03.2018

Skills

  • Project planning & delivery (PRINCE 2 methodologies)
  • Stakeholder engagement & client management
  • Risk assessment & mitigation
  • Budget & resource allocation
  • Process improvement & workflow optimisation
  • Cross-cultural communication & team leadership
  • Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, CAT tools
  • Languages: Italian (native), English (C2)

Certification

  • PRINCE 2 Foundation
  • PRINCE 2 Practitioner - In progress


Timeline

Senior project manager

Ultimate Languages
07.2025 - Current

Project manager

Ultimate Languages
11.2023 - 07.2025

Junior project manager

Ultimate Languages
05.2022 - 11.2023

Project coordinator

Ultimate Languages
06.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Modern Languages for Communication and International Cooperation

University of Padua
09.2018 - 10.2020

Legal interpreter

Synergasia Cooperativa Sociale Onlus
10.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Cultural Mediation

University of Padua
09.2015 - 03.2018
Grace Nyarkowaa