ANDERSON E IDADA
Alexandria, VA 22305
United States
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OBJECTIVE
Versatile competent and courageous graduate in Geological sciences with a transferable business/project management post graduate skill horning a creatively problem solving skill set with a personal objective to be a role model or leader in any given environment I find myself. With a drive and zeal for fostering team work which delivers fast solutions for modern day industrial problems/challenges.
EXPERIENCE
Advocates
Assistant Project manager 07/2024 – Present
Responsible for Budget Project Coordination up to 100%
Responsible for project financials, ranging from Purchase Orders to project budgets and operating expense allocation coordination and tracking
Reconciliation amongst various members of project from agencies, vendors, legal, multichannel marketing team budget owners, AP, purchasing, finance, accounting and procurement to resolve any issues regarding contracts, POs, gaiting, accruals and any additional inquiries that should arise such as payments
Monitors project spend against budget with reference to tracking code in SAP & ARIBA
Assigns monthly gaiting to project tracking code and monitors spend against monthly gaiting, alerting PO owner/stakeholders of status via monthly commentary
Overseas the flow of invoices from agencies/vendors and follows-up with relevant Project team members
Monitors/manages monthly accrual process
Prepare monthly budget reports to share with partners, stakeholders and all members of project team not limited to Marketing Partners, Finance and Marketing Leads with commentary included on budget line items favorability/unfavorability
Development of training in collaboration with Finance to ensure team members are trained on the budget management process
Address Project team questions on contracts, POs, accruals and budget tracking witching project life cycle
Provide support in creating reports and documentation for quarterly budget reviews to leadership
Drive maintenance of improvement processes; implements changes to improvement processes for direct responsibilities.
Expert use of appropriate tools for required work including Microsoft project, Asana, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point to track, document and report data.
Fosters strong relationship within the department relies on team relationship and professionalism to answer questions and successfully execute responsibilities.
Reviews documents and proofreads work for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensures document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
VINFEN CORPORATION
Program coordinator 08/2022 – 07/2024
1. Responsible for project financials, ranging from Purchase orders to project budgets and operating expense allocation coordination and tracking.
2. Monitors project spend against budget with reference to tracking code in SAP & ARIBA
3. Overseas the flow of invoices from agencies/vendors and follows-up with relevant Project team members.
4. Reviews documents and proofreads work for grammar and spelling, accuracy, consistency of terms, and completeness; ensures document text and graphics adhere to corporate and organization guidelines and standards.
5. Create reports and documentation for quarterly budget reviews to management.
NUMERIC TECHNOLOGIES
Lead project coordinator, information security analyst 02/2018 – 07/2021
Performed back end testing our pizza ordering application system
carried out data base testing, server-side applications, APIs, and other backend activities.
Verified that the backend systems functions correctly meet specified requirements.
Ensure data integrity, security, and performance of the backend components.
Validate interactions between different backend systems and ensure they work seamlessly together.
Tested database operations using the (CRUD operational analysis Create, Read, Update, Delete).
Carried out API testing to ensure correct data exchange between the client and server.
Carried out Performance testing to evaluate how the backend handles various load.
Carried Security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure data protection
Carried out UAT (User Acceptance Testing) of our tele health systems
Ensure the software meets the needs of end-users and stakeholders.
Validate that the application is intuitive and functions as expected in real-world scenarios.
Identified any issues or bugs that may not have been caught in earlier testing phases activities
Users execute predefined test cases based on real-world scenarios.
Gathered feedback from users regarding usability and functionality
Documented any issues found and ensured they are addressed before the production release.
Identified and clearly defined both the BST roles and UAT roles, the BST roles focuses on the backend systems and their performance, while UAT is user-centric, this was aimed at ensuring the software meets the expectations and requirements of its end user/stakeholders Both were crucial for delivering our robust pizza ordering application.
RHODOLITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (HYBRID LAGOS/CANADA/USA)
soil testing geologist 02/2017-01/2018
Managed all geological activities and research
Assisted in project supervision
Supervised junior colleagues and intern geologist teaching them various on the job skill/modern practices to overcome industry challenges
Assisted with annual and long term planning of projects
Field geologist in charge of the completion of Sinclair Lewis Schools Lagos Nigeria making sure all civil engineering practices and standards were keyed in
Directed all geological activities and research initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry standards.
Assisted in the supervision and management of key projects, including the completion of the Sinclair Lewis Schools in Lagos, Nigeria, ensuring adherence to civil engineering practices and regulatory standards.
Supervised and trained junior colleagues and intern geologists, equipping them with essential skills and modern practices to navigate and overcome industry challenges effectively
Contributed to the annual and long-term planning of projects, participating in strategic discussions and decision-making processes to enhance project outcomes.
Supported the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems in compliance with the ISO 14001 standard. Facilitated cooperative relationships among diverse stakeholders to promote environmental objectives.
Conducted comprehensive environmental audits of client infrastructure, assessing compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as applicable standards and client-specific policies.
Executed RCA for environmental and EMS issues, providing actionable corrective action plans and support for implementation.
Developed detailed reports documenting audit findings, recommendations for addressing root causes, and long-term strategies to enhance environmental management and compliance.
Designed and delivered training programs focused on process improvements related to environmental programs and management systems, promoting best practices and compliance.
Reviewed policies, guidance, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while performing data analysis and evaluation on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in environmental processes.
Education
Msc Project/Product Management in view
Scrum alliance: Certified Scrum master Nov 2021
GOOGLE COURSERA: Certified Project Manager
Western delta University: Bachelors in Geology sept 2013 – sept 2017
SKILLS
Effective verbal and Non-verbal communication skills, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, client relations, customer satisfaction, sales, persuasion and negotiation skills, Proficient use of all Microsoft office packages, ability to take initiative and work effectively with a team, Expert use of MS word. Certified Proj. Mgr. Foundations of Proj. Mgt (NEU) Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance Denver Colorado) proficient use of AutoCAD, MS Visio and expert knowledge of all Project/business management