PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
. Project Management Postgraduate Certificate with 14 years expertise in
developing projects
. Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project 2007, Email and
Internet to complete projects
. Organized professional with a positive attitude; able to effectively
multitask and establish priorities
. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to work well in
teams
. Hard working, responsible, honest and extremely efficient
. Demonstrated exceptional analytical, problem solving and research
skills
. Enthusiastic, adaptable and a strong willingness to continuously learn
and grow
. Fluent in verbal and written English and Spanish
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Project Management
. Planned and coordinated social projects such as health, sport and
education within various organizations
. Supervised resources to ensure funds were allocated and used as
intended
. Controlled, monitored projects and made recommendations for
improvements
. Trained staff to implement social projects, supervised and led a team
of five
. Coordinated and implementation processes for government programs
Financial Management
. Managed and controlled financial budget for projects up to ten million
dollars in revenue and expenses
. Developed semi-annual financial reports to evaluate project compliance
. Effectively supervised contractors to maintain control of project
schedules and costs
. Consolidated financial data for management reporting
. Coordinated project budgets by managing costs and resources
. Assisted the directors through performance measurement, scorecard and
tracking
. Created cash flow, forecasts, budgets and monthly consolidations to
evaluate investments
. Utilized economic variables such as inflation and price to elaborate
annual financial reports
. Evaluated financial assumptions, benefits and risks for business plan
Computer Knowledge
. Created financial graphs to present information which enhanced the
understanding of cost and budget
. Developed and implemented software system for project management to
centralize and manage execution
. Trained over 100 end-users in the efficient use of applications for
bank of projects
Communication
. Wrote various annual reports in order to make clear the general
conditions of investment
. Drafted economic documents which illustrated profit or material
results
. Collaborated with staff to manage meetings and coordinated diverse
project
. Communicated contingency plans and strategies to individuals and
groups
. Delegated projects and budget tasks to ensure targeted deadlines were
met
. Motivated co-workers to value the team, encouraged opened and
effective communication
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Project Manager Dufferin-Peel Adult Learning Centre
Mississauga 2012 - 2013
Project Planning Caterpillar Tunnelling Canada Corporation Toronto
2012 - 2013
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Specialized Professional District Secretary Planning
Colombia 2003 - 2008
University Professor National University Open and Distance UNAD
Colombia 2001 - 2004
Project Manager Foundation Colombian New Millennium Colombia
2001 - 2002
Specialized Professional District Secretary Treasury
Colombia 1998 - 2001
University Professor University Santo Tomas of Aquino
Colombia 1994 - 1998
Director University INNCA of Colombia Colombia
1997
Director CAPRESOCA EPS Colombia
1994 - 1995
EDUCATION
Project Management Postgraduate Certificate PMP Toronto
2012
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Master in Educational Evaluation University Santo Tomas de Aquino
Colombia 2001
Specialist in University Teaching University Santo Tomas de Aquino
Colombia 1996
Specialist in Public Finances Colombia
1993
Superior School of Public Administration "E.S.A.P"
Degree in Business Management University The Great Colombia
Colombia 1991
Bachelor s Degree, Specializing in Economics
Colombia 1991
University The Great Colombia,
. The international certificates and diplomas have been evaluated by
University of Toronto in 2010
VOLUNTEER WORK
Christmas Kettle Volunteer Salvation Army Mississauga
2011 - 2012
Participated in the Team's seasonal fundraising initiative