Rachael Akinyode
Manchester
Summary
Certified Project Manager with over 6 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across business operations, governance, and stakeholder management. Adept at utilizing Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to drive results, optimize workflows, and ensure compliance with governance processes. Known for strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and SharePoint, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
PMO Lead (Business Operations & Governance)
BAE Systems
Warton
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported the Air ERP PMO Manager in managing business operations, governance, and assurance, ensuring delivery of all PMO services and compliance with policies.
- Facilitated Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) training for 50+ team members, enhancing compliance by 20%.
- Coordinated monthly governance reviews by liaising with stakeholders, tracking progress, and updating action logs.
- Optimized the Air ERP SharePoint site for accessibility and adherence to RDRM principles, reducing information retrieval time by 30%.
- Led business continuity initiatives, including stakeholder coordination and comprehensive business impact analysis.
Entrepreneurial Project Manager
Rach'Elegant LTD
Manchester
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed end-to-end operations, including sourcing, inventory and delivery, for a hair extension business.
- Coordinated logistics with five suppliers to achieve a 95% punctuality in product deliveries.
- Designed and implemented social media campaigns that increased client base, and generated a 20% increase in repeat customers.
- Streamlined financial reports, cutting monthly accounting duration by 50%.
Junior project manager
Masumi headwear
Didsbury
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Tracked and communicated project status to management regularly, and managed project risks proactively through an effective risk management plan.
- Managed tight deadlines to ensure timely project completion.
- Built partnerships with three NHS cancer hospitals to drive product integration and expand visibility.
- Implemented successful social media strategy achieving 25% rise in brand engagement and 20% traffic uplift.
- Implemented robust health and safety procedures reducing accidents in the warehouse.
Post graduate student coach
University of Salford
Salford
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported 50+ postgraduates, resulting in 95% satisfaction rate in mentoring sessions
- Led workshops increasing student engagement and academic performance by 20%
Relationship manager
Financial Wellness Group
Manchester
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed over 150 client IVA accounts, maintaining a good compliance rate with Insolvency Rules.
- Streamlined onboarding process, resulting in 20% faster training for customer advisers
- Improved Income and Expenditure training process, achieving a 15% increase in adviser efficiency
- Achieved 25% increase in customer IVA closure rate via prioritised tasks
- Improved customer satisfaction rate through tailored support and proactive communication.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
SalfordBA (Hons) - Business Management (2.1)
Sheffield Hallam University
Skills
- Project management frameworks: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
- Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project), SharePoint, Jira
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Process improvement and workflow optimisation
- Bilingual: fluent in English and French
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project scheduling
Courses and Certifications
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certification, AXELOS (2022)
- Managing project stakeholders, LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Emotional intelligence for project Managers, LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Scrum : The Basics, LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management, LinkedIn Learning (2023)
- Agile Foundations, LinkedIn Learning (2023)
Timeline
PMO Lead (Business Operations & Governance)
BAE Systems
04.2023 - 10.2023
Junior project manager
Masumi headwear
09.2022 - 01.2023
Post graduate student coach
University of Salford
09.2022 - 12.2022
Entrepreneurial Project Manager
Rach'Elegant LTD
03.2021 - 03.2023
Relationship manager
Financial Wellness Group
09.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
BA (Hons) - Business Management (2.1)
Sheffield Hallam University
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