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Resume:
Abbas Salau
Bethesda, Maryland 20852
adzvnf@r.postjobfree.com
Abbas is a detail-oriented Certified Project Manager and Talent Acquisition Recruiter with over seven years of combined experience, excelling in leading project strategy and business development through an in- depth understanding of market trends. His robust skill set includes coordinating complex timelines and deliverables, managing contracts and budgets, as well as effectively communicating risks and devising solutions with stakeholders. He establishes clear objectives for team members and enforces deadlines to maintain project alignment. Abbas exhibits excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Technical Skills
Business Collaboration Platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting, Slack, Google Meeting Project Management: Agile Methodology, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, KPI Development, Date Analysis, Performance Evaluation, Reporting
Procurement: Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Policy Compliance, Contract Administration Administrative Coordination: Metrics Tracking, Scheduling, Milestone Management, Spend Tracking Agile Methodology: Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Service Now, Smart Sheet, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, SharePoint, OneDrive.
Recruiting (LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn, Taleo, Salesforce, indeed, Zip recruiter, Monster) Advanced Boolean Search, Salary Negotiation, Strategic Planning/Event Planning/Job Fair, In-Person/Virtual Recruiting, Corporate and Staffing Recruiting, Client Relationship Management, Placement and HR Onboarding, Social Media Recruiting, Diversity, and Inclusion Recruiting. Education and Certifications
HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate Talent Acquisition Certificate September 2023
Project Management July 2023
Columbia University
Construction Project Management, August 2023
Humber College
Post Graduate Studies, Project Management Toronto, Canada Jan 2012 - August 2012 Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria 2004 -2008 Bachelor of Science, Estate Management
Professional Work Experience
Project Coordinator and Recruiter
Citidel Healthcare, Towson, Maryland
January 2022 – Present
• Maintains and monitors project plans, schedules, budgets, KPIS, frameworks, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion.
• Fosters project success by engaging stakeholders through organized meetings and proactively soliciting feedback.
• Strategically plans and assesses risks, implementing changes that maintain and build project success.
• Provides administrative support, documents actions and decisions and prepares presentation materials for meetings.
• Supports recruiting and hiring efforts for healthcare staff, maintaining compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Orchestrated the entire talent acquisition lifecycle, adeptly sourcing and identifying qualified candidates.
• Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
• Collaborated closely with account managers to influence and present top-tier candidates.
• Skillfully managed the interview and selection process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
• Crafted compelling job offers and facilitated their presentation.
• Strategically organized and executed successful in-person and online job fairs.
• Pioneered innovative sourcing methods, leveraging social media, job boards, advertising, and networking to assemble a highly qualified candidate pool.
• Expertly processed background checks, references, and offer letters for all positions.
• Maintained meticulous records of new hire paperwork, employee files, and relevant documents, including resignation letters.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Established and maintained connections with college career centers for effective college recruiting initiatives.
• Remained current on industry and market recruiting and retention trends to drive ongoing optimization of recruitment strategies.
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
National Space Research and Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria January 2021 – December 2022
• Managed procurement and supply chain projects with complex timelines, deliverables, and budgets,
Details include:
• Engaging with vendors to negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favorable deals for the organization.
• Collecting and analyzing performance data to make informed decisions and evaluate systems and policies.
• Managing budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
• Established and maintained policies compliant with best practices and regulations for efficient project management.
Principal Procurement Officer
National Space Research & Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria January 2018 – December 2020
• Developed and led data-driven strategies, optimized organizational performance, and drove successful projects. Details include:
• Monitoring project spending and metrics, identifying cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Managing vendor relationships, evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely deliverables
• Implementing risk-mitigation strategies and contingency plans for seamless project execution.
• Cultivating critical stakeholder relationships, ensuring project success and alignment with organizational goals
• Proactively identified issues and prepared data-driven solutions to foster continuous improvement.
• Reported project success, risks, and obstacles, providing insightful briefings to leadership. Promotions
National Space Research & Development Agency – Abuja, Nigeria Senior Procurement Officer January 2015 – December 2017 Procurement Officer II January 2012 – December 2014 Procurement Officer I October 2009 – December 2011 References
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