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Cedric Kasongo

Cedric Kasongo

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Skilled financial & project professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide solutions and expertise to organizations improving business performance. Skilled in all aspects of financial operations, business strategy development and project execution.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Consultant & Workforce Performance Manager

IBM
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
  • Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and building strong team dynamics.
  • Advised clients on change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions during periods of organizational transformation.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Account Executive

State Farm
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed client accounts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely follow-ups on outstanding issues.
    Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
    Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
    Reduced response time by implementing efficient processes for handling customer requests and concerns.
    Handled high-pressure situations calmly, ensuring positive outcomes for both client and business.

Project Assistant Intern

Airbus
Mobile, AL
10.2019 - 05.2020

Supported project managers in meeting deadlines through diligent task monitoring and progress updates.
Assisted with budget tracking to ensure the timely allocation of resources and minimize cost overruns.
Collected data from various sources for analysis, informing decision-making processes throughout the project lifecycle.
Assisted in developing presentations to showcase project results to clients or upper management.
Maintained detailed records of project activities, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and evaluation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business Management

Spring Hill College
Mobile
12.2019

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Client Relations
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Project Scheduling & Estimation
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Project Planning and Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Knowledge: MS Office, Tableau, PM KPIs, Trello, Kanban, Jira, Zoho, ClickUp, & Agile methods

Certification

  • Certified Project Manager, Google
  • Certified Scrum Master, SAFe
  • Certified Analytics Professional, Google
  • Certified Financial Associate, SAP

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

401k matchCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Tableau

Asana

Trello

Jira

G-Suite

Interests

Music

Sports

Film & Entertainment

Fitness

Fashion

Timeline

Consultant & Workforce Performance Manager

IBM
04.2021 - 05.2023

Account Executive

State Farm
08.2020 - 04.2021

Project Assistant Intern

Airbus
10.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - International Business Management

Spring Hill College
Cedric Kasongo