Ogechi Olivia Odogwu
Manchester
Summary
Project Management postgraduate seeking a 12-month industrial placement in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery. Experienced in supporting end-to-end project delivery, including planning, scheduling, documentation, risk management, cost control, and stakeholder coordination. Strong organisational and communication skills, with hands-on experience using industry-standard project management tools and supporting live projects. Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to infrastructure, construction, and engineering projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Brand Manager
Ozinna Dot Com
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.03 - Current
- Supported end-to-end delivery of multi-site projects including product launches, retail rollouts, and international pop-ups, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Assisted with project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Coordinated internal teams and external stakeholders including creative, operations, logistics, finance, and vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- Supported cost control, risk management, and change coordination, identifying potential delivery risks and assisting in mitigation actions.
- Managed project documentation, meeting minutes, action logs, and reporting to support effective project governance.
- Used Microsoft Excel, SaaS platforms, and Power BI to produce performance and cost reports.
Retail Operations Associate
Ozinna Dot Com
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.05 - 2022.03
- Supported day-to-day retail operations across inventory management, order fulfilment, logistics coordination, and in-store processes.
- Assisted with operational planning, scheduling, and execution of retail activities to ensure timely delivery and service continuity.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to manage stock movement, deliveries, and returns.
- Maintained operational documentation, reports, and records to support business performance tracking and decision-making.
- Supported risk identification and issue resolution across retail operations, helping minimise service disruptions.
- Contributed to process improvements that enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Marketing Executive
Zoya Media
Lagos, Nigeria
2018.12 - 2019.03
- Supported planning and coordination of marketing projects, tracking timelines, deliverables, and supplier outputs.
- Liaised with designers, printers, and vendors to ensure delivery aligned with project schedules and quality standards.
- Utilized data analytics tools to monitor campaign performance and make necessary adjustments for maximizing effectiveness.
- Assisted in preparing progress reports and documentation.
- Executed engaging promotional events that successfully attracted target audiences and potential customers.
Administrative Support
Siyakhana Health Trust
East London, South Africa
2018.01 - 2018.10
- Supported administrative operations in a regulated healthcare environment, including documentation, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
- Assisted with procurement of supplies, supplier coordination, and inventory control.
- Ensured compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Provided administrative support including scheduling appointments and managing inventory; ensuring efficient clinic operations.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
Salford 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Communication Management
University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa 2015.02 - 2018.05
Skills
Project Management & Delivery:
Project planning & scheduling, progress reporting, stakeholder coordination, risk identification & mitigation, cost control, change management, quality assurance, documentation management, meeting coordination
Tools & IT:
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Power Apps, Jira, Kanban boards, process automation
Commercial & Procurement:
Vendor coordination, procurement risk assessment, contract documentation support, supplier performance monitoring
Professional Skills:
Strong organization, written & verbal communication, proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, time management
References
References available upon request.
Certifications
- Professional Scrum Master - Udemy
- Microsoft Power Up Program - Microsoft
- Project Management Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
- Project Management Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
- Microsoft Project Essential Training - LinkedIn Learning
- Project Cost Estimating - LinkedIn Learning
- Construction Risk Management - LinkedIn Learning (In Progress)
- Excel for Project Management - LinkedIn Learning (In Progress)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Eligible for a 12-month industrial placement as part of MSc programme
- Strong interest in infrastructure, civil engineering, and project delivery
- Right to work in the UK during placement period.
Timeline
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
2025.09 -
Brand Manager
Ozinna Dot Com
2022.03 - Current
Retail Operations Associate
Ozinna Dot Com
2021.05 - 2022.03
Marketing Executive
Zoya Media
2018.12 - 2019.03
Administrative Support
Siyakhana Health Trust
2018.01 - 2018.10
Bachelor of Science - Applied Communication Management
University of Fort Hare
2015.02 - 2018.05