Experienced and initiative-taking manager seeking new position. Well-rounded knowledge in multiple fields and industries for 15+ years. Enthusiastic about learning new topics and hold high organizational skillset.

EDUCATION

MBA, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA- LINCOLN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA

CAPM, PMI

PMP, IN PROGRESS

EXPERIENCE

2021 – 2023

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, NEXIUS

Maintained and monitored project plans, project schedules, work hours, budget, and expenditures.

Organized, attended, and participated in stakeholder meetings. Documented and followed up on important actions and decisions from meetings as directed by Senior managers. Prepared necessary presentation materials for meetings. Ensured project deadlines are met. Assessed project changes. Provided administrative support for Senior Project manager, maintaining calendars, coordinating remote meetings, updating trackers, run reports. And escalate risk and issues to ensure projects adhere to frameworks, the milestones were met, and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.

Used tools and techniques and served as a liaison between to cross-functional teams, resulting in a significant improving of backlog management.

Promoted within the first six months of hiring as a Project Coordinator.

2019– 2020

FUND MANAGER, ASSOCIATED PARTNERS

Engaged with stakeholders to ensure needs are met in timely manner. Undertaking task to include project coordination, stakeholder communication, progress reporting, project documentation, and meeting coordination. Managed and executed disbursements of long-term and short-term projects for 150+ HOAs and tracking budgets. Raised efficiency of data tracking by creating an accessible system for internal use by management.

2015 – 2019

OPERATION COORDINATOR, MEGA INTERSTATE

Monitored and ensured adherence to internal policies for contingent workforce activity such as hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Developed and implemented strategies to enhance overall business performance. Maintained meticulous documentation and records while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. Negotiated procurement with suppliers. Coordinated budget and schedules accordingly to the project scope.

Enhanced communication skills to facilitate seamless team coordination and collaboration.

Streamlined operational processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimized solutions.

MAY 2003 – JUNE 2008

PMO COORDINATOR, FISHERY PORTS REHABILITATION PROJECT, WORLD BANK-TIRANA, ALBANIA

Supported the project manager in planning and coordinating multiple construction projects, such as fishery ports and fishery economies in the sea, lakes, and rivers. Conducted research and analysis to support project decisions and recommendations. Created and updated project plans, schedules, estimates, and proposals using MS Project and Excel. Tracked and reported project status, performance and metrics to the project manager and senior management. Organized and facilitated project meetings, presentations, and workshops. Assessed contracts and document invoices/ requests for payment, update change order logs, and develop project schedules via Microsoft Project. Monitored contingent workforce activity and ensured compliance with internal policies and conducted proper training.

Created informative tools for stakeholders such as newsletter and periodic updates for cross- functional team.

Additional Experience: Staff Accountant, Inland, Oakbrook, IL

Entrepreneur, Manager and Restaurant Owner, OK

SKILLS

oOrganizational, problem solving and analytical skillset.

oTime management and working to deadlines.

oProject processes and contracts.

oExcellent communication skills.

oHighly organized.

oWork planning and tracking.

oDetail oriented and team oriented.

oFast learner, multitasked.

oHighly proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite products with above average skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SAS, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Teams, Smartsheet, Adobe.

oExperience with JD Edwards, QuickBooks, MRI, SAP.

oBilingual: Albanian – English, intermediate in Italian

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