Zion Lillium
Project Management
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dynamic Project Management Assistant with a proven track record in Burkina Faso, excelling in cross-functional collaboration and risk management. Skilled in tracking spreadsheets and problem-solving, I enhanced project outcomes through critical analysis and effective communication, ensuring successful negotiations and client satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Metereologist
Department of Defense
08.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated by initiated self study to stay up to date to new radar and satelite technology.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment by a team player.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations when facing a work related challenge.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently to archive a timely success of all operations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic by respecting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Project Management Assistant
University Libre Du Burkina
05.2014 - 10.2017
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth collaboration and successful project execution.
- Provided administrative support by organizing travel arrangements, managing calendars, and preparing meeting materials as needed.
- Contributed to risk management efforts, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of
- Recorded time allocated to projects and updated master tracking documents.
Translator and Interpreter
United Nations World Food Programme
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Translated documents from english to french and vice-versa
- Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability during interpretation assignments, fostering positive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
Education
Associate of Science - Meteorology
CCAF
Keesler08-2022
Information And Communication Science
University Libre Du Burkina
Burkina Faso03-2014
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso01-2012
Skills
- Paperwork preparation
- Document coordination
- Tracking spreadsheets
- Software knowledge
- Meeting facilitation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 translation staff members with 100% success rate.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 20 foreign professional in food distribution for more than 500 refugees.
- Achieved a humanitarian access to 10 United-Nation field team member by assuring their safety and facilitate their activities with 100accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
moree
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Metereologist
Department of Defense
08.2021 - Current
Project Management Assistant
University Libre Du Burkina
05.2014 - 10.2017
Translator and Interpreter
United Nations World Food Programme
03.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Meteorology
CCAF
Information And Communication Science
University Libre Du Burkina
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Ouagadougou
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