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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Petra Vrbjarova

Assistant Project Manager
Birmingham
Petra Vrbjarova

Summary

Proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with hands-on experience supporting project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple industries. Skilled in managing project timelines, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure seamless project progression. Adept at risk management, stakeholder communication, and aligning project objectives with business goals. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive successful outcomes.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Del Bosque
Birmingham

Assistant Project Manager
10.2023 - Current

Job overview


  • Assisted Senior Project Managers and Regional Programme Managers in driving the DWP - Critical Security Infrastructure programme forward, ensuring timely progress and strategic alignment.
  • Created and maintained detailed project plans, including milestone tracking and dependencies, to ensure projects stayed on schedule and met objectives.
  • Identified and assessed project risks, maintaining and updating RAID logs to enable timely escalation and effective risk mitigation.
  • Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans encompassing timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed project documentation, enabling effective progress tracking and seamless collaboration across teams.
  • Delivered impactful change management strategies that ensured smooth adoption of new processes, technologies, and working methods.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones were met, delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with business goals.

Jones & Palmer
Birmingham

Assistant Project Manager
01.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview


  • Collaborated closely with project managers to ensure seamless transitions between project phases, maintaining alignment with overall objectives.
  • Tracked project milestones against established timelines, ensuring prompt delivery of results and successful project outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing project plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with Senior Project Managers, ensuring realistic schedules and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and proactively addressing potential deviations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
  • Maintained accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes, ensuring transparency and traceability.
  • Successfully coordinated and delivered multiple projects by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Implemented proactive risk management strategies that minimized project disruptions and ensured successful project delivery.

Oaktree Clinic
Birmingham

Assistant Manager
09.2022 - 12.2025

Job overview

  • Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.
  • Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
  • Handled customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in our brand.
  • Provided excellent customer service, leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Delegated tasks to team members, efficiently improving overall productivity.
  • Increased staff productivity by providing comprehensive training.
  • Coordinated with management on operational issues, providing solutions for better efficiency.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Oaktree Clinic
Birmingham

Administrative Assistant
05.2022 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Interacted professionally with clients, providing excellent service at all times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
  • Served as an assistant to all administrative personnel and acted as a first point of contact for visitors and customers
  • Brought forth innovative ideas about the organising system
  • Performed a range of administrative duties as scheduling appointments for doctors, patients, and the organisation itself
  • Trusted to handle the prescriptions for patients to ensure that the medication will be with the patients on time
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.

Education

University of Derby
Derby

BA (Hons) from Business Management
09.2019 - 05.2022

Skills

  • MS Project & Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Proactive Communication
  • Risk Assessments
  • Project Scheduling
  • Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • RAID Log Management
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation
  • Issue Tracking and Resolution
  • Stakeholder Communication and Engagement

Languages

English
Fluent
Slovak
Native
Czech
Advanced
Spanish
Beginner

Certification

2023 - CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

2024 - APM - PMF

2025 - APM - PMQ

2025 - Prince2 - present

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Learning new languages
  • Traveling
  • Cooking/baking
  • Yoga & Meditation
  • Hiking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Del Bosque
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

Jones & Palmer
01.2023 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Oaktree Clinic
09.2022 - 12.2025

Administrative Assistant

Oaktree Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2025

University of Derby

BA (Hons) from Business Management
09.2019 - 05.2022

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