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Ugo Okwara

PRINCE2 CERTIFIED| Project Manager|
About

PRINCE2 Accredited Foundation(2020); Talented Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Business Sales and Marketing industry. Skilled in Instagram and other social media marketing, Decision-Making and Problem Solving, Sales Negotiation and Influence. Strong Project management and planning skill with a Bachelor's degree in Business management.

Previous Brands
Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT)
Build Team
Dynamic Resources
NHS
Active Communications International (ACI Europe)
Tesco
Soundsdafrique/BandoDuParis
Primark Stores Limited
Work Experience
Project Manager
Jul ‘23 - Now
Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT)

Project Manager
Sep ‘22 - Jul ‘23
Build Team

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities • Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities • Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports/certifications • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Associate Project Manager
Jul ‘21 - Sep ‘22
Dynamic Resources

•Understanding client briefs/requirements •Creating Scope of Works and assign work to third parties •Preparing quotations and proposals for client •Negotiating costs with third parties •Project delivery - scheduling and timelines •Building and maintaining relationships with clients and third parties •Maintaining project documentation and in-house online tools •Managing of live projects and on-site project teams internationally •Escalating of issues through appropriate channels in timely fashion •Processing project deliverables/sign off reports

Office Administrator
Apr ‘21 - Jul ‘21
NHS

•Providing managerial and administrative support at a NHS organisation by managing the day to day function of the administrative and non-clinical services •Acting as a point of contact for external organisations and individuals understanding the client’s business and brand to effectively shape event messaging, agenda and content, both for individual events. •Ensuring the accurate data input on PAS/Compucare, the provision of patient case notes and X-Ray accurate filing of all patient correspondence and maintenance of ward admission book •Managing own workload and act independently within occupational guidelines.

Event Project Manager
Nov ‘19 - Mar ‘20
Active Communications International (ACI Europe)

• Producing and delivering a portfolio of 8 events per year in the Chemical, Energy, Food & Beverage and Maritime sectors in Europe, North America and Asia •Using Agile methodology to achieve quality handover within time and cost constraints •In depth telephone/desk research into target markets, hot topics and key trends topics to impact C-level executives from the world’s largest organisations •Cross-business engagement through working closely with partners, pre-sales and design teams to ensure the right supply chain is available to maximise and overachieve the sales target •Copywriting for marketing, sales and sponsorship campaigns •Extensive usage of CRM system such as Gold Vision to input all collected data whilst creating, maintaining and managing an accurate opportunity pipeline • Liaising and organising the speakers on the actual day of the conference

Customer Service Assistant Manager
Nov ‘17 - Nov ‘19
Tesco

• Processed returns and product exchange in compliance with retailer’s refund policy • Provided answers to queries raised over the phone, as well as face-to-face, clearly and concisely in a polite manner. • Performed audit checks regarding Click and Collect service. • Appreciated latest marketing launches by Tesco and contributed to spreading promotional offers through direct interaction with clientele (i.e. Farms products, Brand Guarantee and Clubcard Boost) • Actively engaged in service programmes such as ‘Here to Help’ to enhance customer shopping experience during seasonal peaks.

Co-Founder/ Business Executive/ Event Project Manager
Jul ‘17 - Apr ‘19
Soundsdafrique/BandoDuParis

•Responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling numbers of portfolio events and generate a revenue target of £28k annually •Producing project plans and other key project documentation •Coordinating stakeholder communications •Ensuring compliance with Prince2 and Agile processes •Sales cycle: managed the end-to-end sales cycle and client relationship •Cold calling and warm calling Stakeholders in the industry (club owners, drink sponsorship and event partnership) •Extensive use of different social media platforms and other sources to efficiently reach targeted audience

Assistant Retail Sales Manager
Jan ‘15 - Nov ‘17
Primark Stores Limited

• Advising & serving customers • Processing payments and managing the tills • Ensuring stock levels are well maintained • Promoting store cards or special offers • Providing customers with information on pricing and product availability • Handling customer complaints or handing customers on to management

Languages
English - Fluent
Italian - Native
Education & Training
Newham College of Further Education
‘16 - ‘19
Bachelor of Arts - BA
IPSIA Emilio Cavazza Lgo Brodolini
‘08 - ‘13
Diploma di stato italiano
Loughton, UK