L iaqat Ali Khattak, PMP
Roswell, GA 30076
*********@*****.***
P M Profile
Manage and coordinate all tasks for one or more small to medium sized project(s) of moderate
complexity and r isk. Provides consultation for all aspects of design, development, and
i mplementation of projects. Work closely with the vendors, business analysts, and subject
matter expert to achieve results.
Domains Expertise:
Business Management- B udget, Sales, Service, Inventory and Operations.
Human Resource Recruiting, Hi r ing, Training, Coaching, Counseling and
Payroll
Product Management On site, Catalog, Call center and I nstallation.
Retail M anagement Merchandising, Point of Sale, Inventory
Real Estates- B uying, Selling, Management and Financing.
Income Tax Individual and Small Businesses preparations & Fillings
Professional Experience:
SK I T & Business Solutions, Project Manager 02/2011
P resent
• Help clients determine the best approaches for reaching objectives, develops project
management tools including plans, scope, r isk, communications, change control
management, performance measurement and t racking.
• Monitor performance and reports to management project status and pertinent
issues, including major milestones and potential project r isks. Provides continuing
d irection to the project team, conducts status meetings, assesses proposed changes
i n scope, and recommends course of actions to project sponsors during the execution
p hase.
• Uses the product verification process to make sure that the project has delivered
w hat the client expected and performs a lesson learned for all projects .
Retail Ventures, I nc. General Manager 06/2007 – 02/2011
• Talented project manager with significant experience in identifying business
requirements and defining strategic solutions for Retail Indust ries. Results oriented,
analytical professional with experience in Business Operations, Executions and
People Management.
• Good oral and writ ten communication skills. Effective partnering with management
on programs which require comprehensive planning to successfully introduce major
changes into business operations.
• Expert at working in fast-paced, high-energy, demanding environment with expert
capacity in solving problems, dealing with crisis and consistently exceeding customer
expectations.
ADT, Contracts Manager 09/2005 – 05/2007
• Collaborate with knowledgeable and demanding stakeholders to establish project plans
for major initiatives and drive efforts to a successful conclusion.
• Coordinate with Technology and other functional teams to deliver consistent and
efficient process /platform enhancements, providing hands-on support and issue
escalation as needed.
• Assist with resource requirements for key projects by partnering with project managers
to understand scope of effort, deliverables, and project plans. Assist with maintaining
coherent and concise communications detailing the scope, progress and results of
i nitiatives underway.
Williams- Sonoma, I nc. Product / Operation Manager 06/2002
– 07/2005
• Evaluate current system data. Created a consistent product descriptions. Approval of
catalog items Determine and manage catalog pricing Incorporation of dynamic data
i nto buying behaviors at stores.
• Management of internal relationships and stakeholder groups. Provided regular status
reports of category trends and profitability to Category Management Director Interface
w ith and partner with Store Operations leadership and personnel to address process
i mprovement initiatives and increase to sales margins.
• Provided product guidance for stores Interface with ecommerce team Develop and
execute an effective communication plan for rollout of new product catalog and
maintained a close working relationship with all Stakeholders.
Education
• Introduction to QA, Software Testing 2014
• Project Management Institute, P MP Certified 2011
• Introduction to D atabase Management 2009
• Introduction to SQL PRG, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS 2007
• Introduction to B usiness Analysis, SDLC 2005
• Microsoft Certified Professional, M CP 2000
• Certificate in H R & Business M anagement 1995
• Associate in Computer I nformation System 1990
• Bachelor I n Political Science 1988
Software
• MS Office. Suites. Power Point. Outlook.
• MS Project
• MS Visio