Cover letter of Rasha Azim

Dear Hiring Executive,

I am pleased to respond to your advertisement in the web site. My qualifications very closely meet the needs outlined in the advertisement. I'd like to give you a brief overview of my skills and experience. I am confident that I could bring value to your organization. Here's how my qualifications meet your requirements:

My Qualifications:

Worked closely with project team members and other stakeholders to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery;

Excellent communication, relationship building, team work, planning and organizational skills;

Establish and maintain WBS, project charter and project scope and monitor project submittals;

Build effective relationships by engaging key stakeholders to ensure the most efficient Supply Chain solutions. Takes initiative when dealing with vendors to accomplish objectives;

Provide timely and accurate cost and schedule reporting system updates at the end of each reporting period for the project control accounts to warrant proper report;

Responsible for the development and overall management of the contracts to execute the projects;

My enclosed resume will give you a better understanding of my background and skills. I would appreciate a formal interview to further discuss my experience and strengths.

Sincerely,

Rasha Azim

Cell: 587-***-****

Email: aczvur@r.postjobfree.com

RASHA AZIM

60 Skyview Springs Cres. NE. Calgary, AB T3N0B9

+1-587-***-****

aczvur@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of project management experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including analytical and presentation skills

Self-motivated, proactive, quick learner, adaptable

Analytical and statistical project skills

Project change and cost Management skill

Organized and decisive with ability to multitask and prioritize

Knowledge of content creation and proofreading documents

Update schedule and budget and track project/scope changes.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Systems: Windows, FileNET, Unitrax,

Productivity: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Navision, CRM, SharePoint, Primavera

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Economics, 2008 Toronto, ON, Canada

York University

Primavera P6 - A

dvanced Training - 102A v8.4, 2015

Calgary, AB. Canada

Oracle University Certified

Project Management Extension Certificate (Dec, 2015) Calgary, AB. Canada

Mount Royal University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jr. Project Manager, Project Management

CIMA+ Canada Inc. – Calgary, AB

Mar 2014 to till date

Projects:

Earth Science Lab Renovation Project, 2017

5 MCC replacement for Project, 2016-2017

Student housing Streetlight Replacement project, 2016

MacEwan Student Centre Su-Wellness Centre Upgrade Project, 2015

MacEwan Student Centre Bookstore Renovation Project, 2014

University of Calgary,

Manage a team with Design Consultants, Client Facilities Management team and the General Contractor;

Production and coordination of the project correspondence (minutes of meeting, letters and memorandum of understanding) with the University and other stakeholders;

Provide timely and accurate cost reporting system updates at the end of each reporting period for the project control accounts to warrant proper monthly cost report;

Responsible for the development and overall management of the contracts to execute the projects;

Prepare and present variance analysis on a regular basis versus plans and forecasts;

Monitor trends and identify exceptions;

Prepare and monitor the project schedule to achieve delivery and installation as per Client’s requirements;

Work with UofC-assigned Procurement staff in the preparation and processing of requisitions and purchase orders;

Bid analysis preparation and recommendations for the general contractor contracts award;

Payment request management, and coordination of recommendations of payment with a cross checking of the work accomplished;

Track, analyse, interpret and communicate variances against established control budgets for UofC-managed capital projects;

Follow up with vendors on late long lead items, product back orders or damaged goods to resolve issues as quickly as possible and mitigate impacts related to schedule and budget;

Build effective relationships by engaging key stakeholders to ensure the most efficient Supply Chain solutions. Takes initiative when dealing with vendors to accomplish objectives;

Contracts administration: follow-up, budget control, planning and scheduling, quality control and provision of all necessary documents for the UofC

Interface with Project Controls specialists and contributing areas to maintain integrated cost-schedule project control system;

Using the Client’s reporting system to regularly update the project status and drive improvements in reporting accuracy, timeliness, and insightfulness; and

Perform specialized financial or cost analyses regarding project options and provide strategic analysis and financial advice to senior management at UofC.

Project Lead

Boiler #3 ID Fan VFD Replacement, Suncor, 2014 - 2015

Plant 85 VFD Replacement, Suncor, 2015 - 2016

MSS Consolidation U1 TA Facilities Suncor, 2015 - 2016

Pond 8B Drainage Process System Relocation & Decommissioning, 2016 (ongoing)

Suncor, Calgary

Establish and maintain WBS and project scope and monitor project submittals;

Prepare and update engineering detailed design and construction project schedules on Primavera 6;

Create internal and external Monthly Reports on cash flow for budget, actual, and forecast;

Monitor and control project progress;

Create project CPI and SPI status report for client;

Provide a liaison function between the stake holders; and

Track project change, scope, budget and schedule changes.

Project Control Specialist

Infrastructure Capital Program, Alberta Parks, Alberta, 2016 (ongoing)

Create, maintain and update level 2 schedules on Primavera 6;

Represent AEP and provide overall direction to engineering firms, contractors and all other Stakeholders as identified;

Monitor progress of the project and provide close-out status reports as per AEP standard templates;

Participate in the initial kick off meeting and subsequent stakeholder meetings as required by AEP. CIMA+ has taken lead on organizing all meetings;

Assist with the definition of project scope, obtain quotes through Alberta Provincial Procurement Guidelines, set up work orders/contracts/tenders and prepare documents for signature;

During construction conduct site visits and inspections to review work completed and prepare reports in a Standard format to Alberta Parks with reference to design standards / specifications, Schedules and budgets;

Monitor construction progress and advise Alberta Parks of any observations of nonconforming scope or workmanship quality concerns;

Administer construction contract and general conditions and serve as Alberta Parks representative; and

Provide field and quality control/ quality assurance oversight and on-sight construction inspection services.

Project Control Specialist

Various projects, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, 2014 - present

Create, maintain and update level 2 schedules on Primavera 6;

Generate internal budget report;

Obtain quotation from vendors for procurement;

Update project status in the University system;

Worked closely with project team members and stakeholders to identify;

Develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery;

Track office move in; and

Budget preparation.

Project coordinator

ACHIEVEMENT:

Created and implemented project control procedure and work flow chart to track project change.

Created cost breakdown module

Pwc (Price Waterhouse Coopers) – Calgary, AB Sep 2012 to Jan 2014

Produced documents, correspondence, report, proposals and presentations displaying accurate typing, editing (spelling, proofreading, punctuation and grammar) and consistent formatting skills that adhere to PwC brand standard and templates;

Prioritized work balances competing demand from 14 managers and 8 directors to ensure deadlines are met. Coordinated document processing and final production or printing of documents with internal and external resources to ensure on time delivery;

Coordinated internal and external meetings, prepare required materials, logistics (book and confirm room and catering requirements), arranged video conference calls for meetings and RSVP management;

Maintained client contacts and opportunities information in CRM, booked travel arrangements, prepared expense report, managed calendar of 22 peoples. (During Extended manager absences provided additional support for email, telephone and other administrative duties.); and

Handled and filed project engagement letter, proposal and scope of work for projects electronically and physically and assisted managers/directors with deliverables of client, industry, charitable or practice development, initiatives, activities or events that they are responsible for.

Managers’ Assistant

Guest-tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd – Calgary, AB Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

Provided administrative support and expertise to all project managers, processed orders, created network project files, inputted entries in customer database and entered information into sales reports;

Oversaw contract acceptance and renewals, established filings and managed records, scanned paper documents and send executed copies to clients;

Processed incoming and outgoing transmittals and documents and ensured documentation meets quality and project standards. Handled document management and control;

Coordinated logistics for meetings and video/ teleconferences involving internal staff and clients;

Compiled and maintained status/expense reports providing management with updates on client projects;

Maintained and tracked short paid invoices for follow-up with sales department, monitor accounts that are over or approaching assigned limits, handled purchase order transactions from requisition, receipt of goods/services and ensured invoice payment;

Acted as a liaison between retailers, vendors and facilities Manager ensuring repair requests are satisfactorily performed on time and obtained quotations for Notices of Change;

Conducted Gant charting, project cost tracking and Milestone tracking;

Worked closely with project team members and other stakeholders to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery; and

Monitored project development and consistency in project.

Project revenue and cost controller/ coordinator

ACHIEVEMENT: Created and implemented procedure to eliminate Contract Mailing that saved 68.7% of company mailing cost. Clients were able to receive the Contract within 2 hours instead of 2 weeks process time.

Citi Group – Toronto, ON Oct 2008 to Jan 2012

Interacted with 45 Investment companies worldwide with detailed knowledge of market performance;

Managed in person and telephone interactions with clients and provided consistent exceptional service within deadlines; provided customers with account information, detailed products description including government rules & regulations;

Processed and checked procedure for government regulations and account issues for high valued clients;

Conducted multitasking through calls, emails, telephone messages and any specially assigned project; and

Dealt with preauthorized transactions and ordered marketing materials for the advisors.

Client Services Rep for Global Transactions

ACHIEVEMENT: Promoted to team leader and was responsible to coach/oversee new hires.

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