Uchenna Umah
Project Manager
Lagos
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 6 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Zinox Technologies Limited
Lagos
12.2015 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals that increased business revenue by 10%.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance that resulted in quicker revenue recovery.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for over 10 large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed weekly and monthly project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented over 80 project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Coordinated equipment procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated more than 20 different meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Managed over 50 projects from procurement to commission.
Retail Sales Officer
Okeyson Enterprise Services
Umuahia
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Offered hands-on assistance to more than 50 customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Answered over 100 customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers that increased revenue by 15%.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
09.2007 - 08.2012
Skills
Budget administration
Logistics Management
Performance Evaluations
Business process re-engineering
Project planning and development
Advanced understanding of microsoft office suite
Project Management
Budgeting
Change Control Processes
Accomplishments
- Completed the Wireless internet cloud and School Knowledge centre Projects on time and within budget.
- Increased company revenue by $200,000.00 by negotiating procurement of computer desks and chairs for Digital Nigeria Center projects.
- Achieved 5% retention collections on overdue project milestones by completing reported support issues with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved technical issues which led to successful sign off of projects execution.
Timeline
Project Manager - Zinox Technologies Limited
12.2015 - Current
Retail Sales Officer - Okeyson Enterprise Services
02.2013 - 09.2015
Michael Okpara University, Umudike - Bachelor of Science, Physics
09.2007 - 08.2012