Amana Ahmed
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, client management, recruitment, and leadership. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Guidepoint
New York , NY
11.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Organized and attended weekly client meetings
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Organized regular meetings with all stakeholders to ensure clear communication between departments.
Senior Project Manager
Guidepoint
NYC , NY
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Lead and manage projects at Guidepoint, a primary research services (expert network) firm specializing in providing consultative services, data analysis, and customized survey work to financial services, private equity, management consulting, and corporate clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve client objectives and deliver exceptional results (converted about 10 trial clients to full time clients for the firm)
- Connect Private Equity and consulting clients with elite executives to drive superior investment returns
- Manage 30-40 active recruitment projects at all times; developed a proficiency in conducting client need assessments, balancing client needs with available recruiters and refining and implementing screening criteria, surveys, compliance procedures and logistical support
Project Manager
Guidepoint
NYC , NY
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted intensive industry research to develop and refine the recruitment search
- Interfaced with advisors, both current and prospective, to facilitate onboarding to the platform to assess their fitness and match them with future client engagements
- Trained and mentored 20 associates; facilitated onboarding, best practice instruction, and professional development.
Associate Project Manager
Guidepoint
NYC , NY
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted meetings and prepared reports to communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed and tracked project milestones to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Research Manager
Guidepoint
NYC , NY
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Liaised with project manager to independently manage smaller projects or contribute to tasks and activities on larger projects.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, conferences and other events associated with research activities.
Program Coordinator
News America Marketing
New York , NY
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Created integrated, omni-channel digital and retail marketing campaigns for large clients (Johnson & Johnson, Entenmann’s)
- Managed projects, handled production materials, processed orders and contracts
- Analyzed customer data and organized communication between clients and internal departments
Graduate Consultant
United Nations
New York , NY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Wrote research paper detailing UN's mission resources and possible applications for findings.
- Used statistical analysis methods to sort data and evaluate trends.
- Reviewed existing services and developed solutions to meet changing needs.
Market Research and Communications Aide
United Nations International Computing Centre, UNICC
New York , NY
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Defined market opportunities and generated potential leads for the Clients and Projects division focal points
- Designed a marketing plan and communications strategy by collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and committees
- Supervised and trained junior interns in communications practices.
Research Aide
The Australian National University
Canberra , Australia
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Contributed to a project on organizational behavior by researching and recommending an approach for developing anonymous keys to match survey responses over time
- Obtained human ethics clearance for a survey of 200 professional service employees for the project.
Education
Master of Public Administration in International Finance and Economic Policy -
Columbia University, School of International And Public Affairs
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Statistics -
The Australian National University
Australia07.2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Program management
- Market research proficiency
- Report generation
- Policy analysis
- Analytical problem solving
- Team development
- Financial reporting
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- STATA, R
- Consulting
- Contracts
Additional Info
- Residency status: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (U.S. citizen)
- Fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
- Elementary proficiency in French
Affiliations
- Graduating Student Speaker
- International Undergraduate Merit Scholar
- Chancellor's Letter of Commendation Awardee
- Research School of Management Future Leader Awardee
- Golden Key International Honor Society Member
- Peer-Assisted Mentor in Mathematics
Timeline
Team Lead
Guidepoint
11.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Guidepoint
01.2022 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Guidepoint
01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Project Manager
Guidepoint
01.2020 - 12.2020
Research Manager
Guidepoint
01.2019 - 12.2019
Program Coordinator
News America Marketing
07.2018 - 12.2018
Graduate Consultant
United Nations
01.2018 - 05.2018
Market Research and Communications Aide
United Nations International Computing Centre, UNICC
05.2017 - 12.2017
Research Aide
The Australian National University
01.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Public Administration in International Finance and Economic Policy -
Columbia University, School of International And Public Affairs
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Statistics -
The Australian National University
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