Hi, I’m
Uju OGWUDE
BIRMINGHAM,England
Summary
PRINCE2 certified project manager skilled in streamlining processes and driving collaboration for successful project outcomes. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and aligning project goals with organisational objectives. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented approach ensure effective project delivery. Seeking to contribute leadership in diverse, multi-disciplinary environments, driving business growth, and ensuring client satisfaction
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work history
247Boss LimitedLondon
Project Assistant
2022.11 - 2023.07 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managed a high volume of incoming correspondence, prioritising urgent requests and responding within 24 hours, maintaining a 95% response rate
- Generated weekly data reports using Excel formulas, functions, and pivot tables, resulting in actionable insights for optimizing budget allocation and inventory control.
- Generated accurate and timely individual invoices for 50+ customers, ensuring a smooth billing process and minimizing errors.
- Coordinated and executed monthly meetings, team socials, and internal activities with an average attendance rate of 80%, fostering team collaboration and morale.
- Implemented a comprehensive control document system for managing project risks, issues, actions, and decisions (RAID logs), resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays due to unresolved issues.
- Documented meeting minutes accurately for 10+ meetings, providing detailed records of discussions and action items.
DFC Holdings Limited
Project Coordinator
2018.02 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Streamlined project execution processes by eliminating redundant activities and automating repetitive manual tasks, resulting in a 10% increase in task completion and productivity
- Compiled comprehensive reports on project progresses, including key milestones, budget updates, and risk assessments, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into the status of each project
- Collaborated with cross-functional project teams to gather comprehensive user requirements, resulting in a detailed and accurate project plan that met the needs of all stakeholders.
- Utilised the hybrid project management approach to successfully deliver ten projects, resulting in an average cost savings of 15%.
- Implemented project control processes such as cost and schedule monitoring and control, issue tracking, and resolution, resulting in a 14% decrease in project delays and cost overruns.
- Coordinated team meetings and facilitated effective communication between the project manager and team members, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity and on-time delivery of project milestones.
Orasbowl Limited
Food Business Owner
2016.09 - 2018.01 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Launched and managed a meal-on-demand service, resulting in a 40% increase in customer satisfaction ratings and a 70% increase in monthly revenue.
- Conducted interactive training sessions for project planning and execution teams, resulting in a 50% decrease in safety incidents, optimising resource utilisation, and saving 20% in risk budget utilisation
- Developed and executed a strategic plan to establish partnerships with three affiliate catering services, expanding the company's meal project capabilities by 30% and increasing customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Implemented a customer feedback system to gather insights on menu preferences and made data-driven adjustments to optimise menu offerings, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local farmers and suppliers, enabling the company to source high-quality ingredients at an 18% lower cost, leading to improved profit margins.
- Implemented a regular communication strategy to keep stakeholders informed on order progress, leading to a 20% decrease in misunderstandings and conflicts.
Kutty Sourcing Solutions Limited
Project Administrator
2015.07 - 2016.08 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Maintained complete and organised project documentation, including contracts, invoices, and project deliverables, resulting in accurate record-keeping and efficient project handovers
- Implemented a streamlined filing system that reduced the time spent on locating documents by 30% for the Customer Portfolio teams.
- Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
- Created visually appealing and informative project presentations for executive teams using PowerPoint and data visualization tools, resulting in a 30% increase in stakeholder engagement and comprehension.
- Assumed additional responsibilities beyond the job description, including managing social media accounts and creating engaging content, resulting in a 20% increase in online followers and a 15% boost in website traffic.
Education
Loughborough University
MSc from International Business
Imo State University
BSc from Estate Management
BRAINNEST
Certification of Industrial Training (4weeks) from Project Management
PeoplesCert
Prince2 Foundation Certification from Project Management
Scrum.Org
PSM 1 from Scrum Master
Skills
- Project Management: Documentation and Reporting Stakeholder Management Risk Management Cost Management Project Workflow Coordination Conflict resolution Time Management Organisational skills Data Analytics Influencing and Negotiating PowerPoint presentations Logistical planning
- Tools: Jira Confluence Visio MS Project MS 365 Asana Trello Kanban Board MS SharePoint Miro Mural
- Process & Methodology: Waterfall Agile Prince2 Methodologies Lean
Timeline
Project Assistant
247Boss Limited
2022.11 - 2023.07 (8 education.months_Label)
Project Coordinator
DFC Holdings Limited
2018.02 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Food Business Owner
Orasbowl Limited
2016.09 - 2018.01 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Project Administrator
Kutty Sourcing Solutions Limited
2015.07 - 2016.08 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Loughborough University
MSc from International Business
Imo State University
BSc from Estate Management
BRAINNEST
Certification of Industrial Training (4weeks) from Project Management
PeoplesCert
Prince2 Foundation Certification from Project Management
Scrum.Org
PSM 1 from Scrum Master