Felix Lucky Uzor
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Coreplex Networks, INC, adept in Agile Methodology and client relationship management. Excelled in steering projects to success by enhancing cost control and fostering stakeholder relationships, achieving significant milestones, and surpassing KPIs. Demonstrates strong leadership in training and mentoring teams towards operational excellence. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Coreplex Networks. INC
02.2020 - Current
- Oversaw a large portfolio of projects to support a team of over 400 staff, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Operations Manager
Uzor and Sons Conglomerate
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
CEO
Felix Fitness & Sport Academy
09.2010 - 02.2018
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Leisure Coordinator
Parkwood Leisure.
05.2004 - 06.2009
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
Lifeguard
London Borough of Southwark
09.1998 - 04.2004
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
Mud Logger
Petrolog Nigeria Ltd
11.1991 - 09.1993
- Produced detailed reports and professional presentations for use by management and regulatory agencies.
- Operated or adjusted equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
- Prepared sketches, geological maps and cross-sections.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining sampling and testing activities and made recommendations for drilling based on available information.
- Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
- Participated in required hazardous waste operations, safety and compliance training.
- Compiled important data from field teams and through public research to aid in prospecting research.
- Oversaw work of field personnel collecting geological samples.
- Prepared samples of soil and groundwater slides and compiled relevant documentation to be shipped to contracted laboratories.
- Tested gathered samples from potential drilling sites and identified key characteristics relevant to the prospecting.
- Tested gathered samples from potential drilling sites and identified key characteristics relevant to the drilling prospecting.
- Tested gathered samples from potential drilling sites and identified key characteristics relevant to prospecting.
- Assessed field data integrity, accuracy, and information quality.
- Collected geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
- Produced accurate maps, cross-sections and notes for project leaders and other stakeholders.
- Helped supervise and improve the drilling activities by collecting and analyzing quality samples.
- Helped senior project leaders determine likely environmental impacts of proposed prospecting.
- Operated measuring instruments to assess characteristics of potential prospecting locations.
- Maintained database of geological data and issued reports outlining details or trends.
Department Store Manager
Uzor and Sons Conglomerate
09.1989 - 10.1991
- Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
Mango Financial Institue
London, UK04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile - Ife, Nigeria09.1993
Skills
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Client Relationship Management
- Project plan development
- Cost Control
- Meeting facilitation
- Financial Administration
- KPI Tracking
- Training and mentoring
- Contract Preparation
- Scope Management
- Agile Methodology
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Coreplex Networks. INC
02.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Uzor and Sons Conglomerate
03.2018 - 12.2019
CEO
Felix Fitness & Sport Academy
09.2010 - 02.2018
Leisure Coordinator
Parkwood Leisure.
05.2004 - 06.2009
Lifeguard
London Borough of Southwark
09.1998 - 04.2004
Mud Logger
Petrolog Nigeria Ltd
11.1991 - 09.1993
Department Store Manager
Uzor and Sons Conglomerate
09.1989 - 10.1991
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
Mango Financial Institue
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
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