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Sandra Okoro
Project Manager
Abuja
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with experience working with teams to accomplish short and long term project goals. Managed communications, budgets, planned and monitored project deliverables.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Minerva Management Ltd
Abuja
11.2020 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the entire project cycle, from approval, initiation, briefing, facilitated weekly project update sessions, keep management informed and focused on project strategies and ensure project deliverables are achieved in time
- Develop project strategies to ensure that work plans are in-line with client expectations and project deliverables
- Managed a project team of 18 persons that successfully executed training programmes to implement the consequent management framework and promote ethical culture for over 5000+ officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Delegate tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget
- Conduct thorough project reviews, identifying lessons learned and opportunities for process improvement to enhance future projects.
Human Resources Associate
Richboss Realty Limited, Church
Abuja
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Facilitated seamless onboarding for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Coordinated training programs and workshops to enhance employees' skills and knowledge
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Client Services Executive
Publics Limited
Abuja
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact for their needs and inquiries
- Worked closely with clients to define project scopes, objectives, and timelines, managing expectations throughout the engagement
- Used excel to prepare and submit database statistics, graphs and charts to accurately track financial movements.
- Managed receptionist area by greeting visitors, responding to telephone, and email inquiries and providing information for in-person requests.
- Collaborated with clients to review results, gather feedback, and identify areas for future collaboration.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 11.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Delta State University
Abraka, Nigeria 11.2012 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School
Abuja, Nigeria 09.2010 - 07.2012
Skills
Time management
Staff management
Strategic planning
Project management
Expense reporting
Budgeting
Planning and scheduling
Adaptability
Tracking and reporting
Calendar management
Email management
Research
Accomplishments
- Successful Book Launch: Led a cross-functional team to plan, develop, and deliver a high-profile policy document that exceeded client expectations
- Coordinated timelines, resources, and communication across departments, resulting in a seamless launch in less than 6 months
- Team Collaboration: Managed a geographically dispersed team to successfully deliver a project
- Utilized advanced virtual collaboration tools and fostered open communication, resulting in a 10% reduction in project duration and substantial cost savings.
Certification
Certificate in AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (CCP) from Amazon Web Services. 2022
Software
Click Up
Zoom
Google Workspace
Microsoft Suites
Interests
Project management
Networking
Technology and tools
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Human Resources Associate
Richboss Realty Limited, Church
12.2021 - 12.2022
Project Manager
Minerva Management Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Client Services Executive
Publics Limited
03.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - English Literature
Ahmadu Bello University
11.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Delta State University
11.2012 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Government Secondary School
09.2010 - 07.2012