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Ahmad Yahaya Abdulsalam

R/zaki kudu, Kano

Summary

Project Manager who is committed to managing projects of all sizes, creating essential deliverables, and ensuring project success. Strategic, detail-oriented, and IT expert. Effective problem-solver and leader who excels in streamlining operations to cut costs and boost organizational effectiveness. An excellent team player with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, learn fast, manage information, and work under minimal supervision. Proficient in Agile & Prince 2 Project management methodologies and dedicated to ongoing professional and personal growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Project Manager (contract)

Payonetime
india
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
  • Managed RAID successfully, governing milestones and noting adherence in line with project plans.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Leveraged strong analytical skills to optimize operational processes, resulting in a 15% increase in the efficiency and a 20% reduction in costs over a four-month period.
  • Demonstrated excellent stakeholder management by fostering collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction and a 25% growth in repeat business opportunities.

Project Manager (contract)

7venoaks limited
nigeria
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Liaised with stakeholders for efficient and timely delivery of projects
  • Broke down user requirements into objectives that developers, and project teams can understand
  • Conducted project risk monitoring, documentation, and mitigation plans, and updating on raid log on a timely basis
  • Utilizing Agile technique to accomplish quality handover while adhering to time and budget limitations
  • Managed tasks using Trello.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.

NYSC Computer Studies Teacher

Government Girls Arabic Secondary School
Kano
01.2022 - 01.2021
  • Created and oversaw the computer studies curriculum, ensuring that it complied with emerging technology and industry standards while displaying abilities to define project scope and match it for corporate objectives
  • Contact

Graphic Designer (Intern)

Kano
01.2017 - 01.2012
  • Printing press
  • Responsibilities
  • Collaborated with project stakeholders to understand design requirements and objectives aligning with project manager's responsibility of gathering project requirements and aligning them with organizational goals
  • Consistent
  • Created visually appealing designs and assets for digital and print media ensuring consistent brand identity and adhering to project timelines, demonstrating attention to detail and timely execution similar to a project managers responsibility in overseeing projects deliverables
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images
  • Achievements
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns
  • Developed a visually stunning branding package for a client, resulting in a 30% increase in brand recognition and customer engagement, highlighting creativity, client satisfaction and contributing to project success
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and
  • Adobe InDesign to develop new images.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Suresh Gyan Vihar University
India
09/2018 - 12/2020

Diploma - Computer Networking

Kano Institute of Information Technology
Nigeria
05/2015 - 05/2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management and Business AnalysisPRINCE2 and Agile CourseAlmond careers

Almond Careers
London, United kingdom
08/2022 - 05/2023

Skills

  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Risk Management
  • Project Reporting
  • Cost Management
  • Product Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Ability to learn fast and manage information
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Communication management
  • Project Management and planning
  • Requirements gathering/elicitation
  • Business Forecasting/Prediction
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Governance
  • Resource Management
  • Analytical skills

Timeline

Project Manager (contract)

Payonetime
06.2023 - 10.2023

Project Manager (contract)

7venoaks limited
01.2023 - 05.2023

NYSC Computer Studies Teacher

Government Girls Arabic Secondary School
01.2022 - 01.2021

Graphic Designer (Intern)

Kano
01.2017 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Suresh Gyan Vihar University
09/2018 - 12/2020

Diploma - Computer Networking

Kano Institute of Information Technology
05/2015 - 05/2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management and Business AnalysisPRINCE2 and Agile CourseAlmond careers

Almond Careers
08/2022 - 05/2023
Ahmad Yahaya Abdulsalam