HONORINE ABONGMBU
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Experienced professional with an MBA in project management and a value-driven Certified Scrum Master with double certifications from Scrum.org and Learning Quest with over 12 years of professional experience. I will bring to your industry strong organizational skills, creative thinking and great attention to detail. I am also bringing with me a track record of successfully leading project teams in a timely and incremental delivery of value. Strong facilitation skills in leading the project teams, planning meetings, reviews, and retrospectives. Proven ability to build constructive relationships and drive towards alignment and clarity with a variety of stakeholders, such as executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage and execute on multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure Devops) and remote tools (Zoom, Teams). Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to balance competing priorities in meeting business deadlines. Deep familiarity and understanding of Agile practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project manager
Search Institute, MN
Minneapolis
01.2021 - Current
- Lead the project planning session, including project scope, deliverables, schedules, status reports, and other documentation needs in collaboration with the VP, project lead and other key stakeholders
- Used to monitor and track progress
- Lead a collaborative process of developing and maintaining project timelines, deliverables, and work plans with project leaders
- Actively manage project expenses to budget, and work with colleagues and organizational leaders to resolve issues to keep projects on track and on budget
- Set up and monitor contract terms, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in project management software flag any risks or difficulties for reaching key milestones and initiate appropriate action to redress such problems
- Communicate updates on a regular basis
- Coordinate internal and external resources
- Negotiate and execute contracts
- Facilitate, and contribute to, collaborative efforts to prepare research proposals for Institutional Review Board proposals for review and approval
- Once approved, monitor compliance and ongoing approval needs
- Collaborate with project leads in order to complete reports to funders and other external audiences
- Adhere to all data protection and human research participant protection standards
- Work closely with Search Institute’s Data Manager to provide the information, documents, and data files needed to archive projects
- Manage Project Management Infrastructure
- Guide, train, and educate Research & Practice staff on best practices related to project management
- Monitor and, if needed, re-design project management infrastructure to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into project management standards and structures
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive project management organizational system to be used across all research projects
- Collaborate with other Search Institute staff with project management responsibilities to ensure a cohesive and consistent project management system is used
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Project Manager
Catholic Charities
08.2018 - 03.2020
- I was responsible for managing and implementing projects across the organization and reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of the organization
- I managed multiple ongoing projects of various complexities, with large financial impact which required strong follow up, consistent communication and streamlined organization for successful completion
- Below is a summary of my duties and achievements in this position:
- Let the Trauma-informed Project by Designing, planning, and coordinating the training of 400 employees/partners at six different trainings in the organization
- Let the development and transformation plans of the Children emergency shelter in collaboration with the Hennepin County and made recommendations to inform the strategic planning decision of the organization
- Let the migration of records and data from one system to another
- Implemented and managed multiple balanced scorecards for programs which enhanced rate plan optimization and program review processes and ensured accurate strategic planning and prioritization
- Organized, planned and managed the move of over 2000 people into new shelter buildings
- Coordinated the development and installation of adequate monitoring software and network in the new building
- Planned and managed the purchasing and furnishing of the building, and oversaw the designing of operating procedures
- Ensured that projects were completed on time and within budget
- Drafted workplans, contracts and documents to clarify expectations and accountabilities across project participants
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with Senior Program managers and Directors and provided advise and updated reports to Senior Management on project progress, outlook and risks
- Used project management tools and software to manage project workflow and maintain overall management of projects
- Led and supported work group tasks with defined program development, process management or other quality efforts
- Attended, documented and supported the scheduling of team meetings
- Established and maintained effective communications and coordination among project stakeholders to improve project planning and execution of project tasks
- Facilitated resolution of issues to reach project goals.
Senior Specialist
Target Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2018
- In Finance and Collections
- FOLLOWED UP WITH DELINQUENT CARDHOLDERS TO FIND SOLUTIONS TOWARDS BRINGING THEIR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS CURRENT
- NEGOTIATION PAYMENTS FOR BOTH INBOUND AND OUTBOUND COLLECTIONS
- RECOGNIZED VARIOUS ACCOUNTHOLDER SEGMENTS AND PROVIDED APPROPRIATE WORKABLE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR CONCERNS
- ENSURED COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ON CREDIT CARD ISSUE AND DEBT COLLECTION.
NORDSON CORPORATION
BROOKLYN PARK, MN
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assembled parts of medical devices
- Reviewed and documented all work procedures and processes
- Upheld ISO/FDA production standards
- Performed QA/QC of products to ensure they follow the company's manufacturing procedures and regulatory standards
- Worked in collaboration with Lean specialist to improve on process quality.
Certified Production trainer/ Product builder
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
ARDEN, MN
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided cross-training to other employees to continually enhance the manufacturing process
- Assembled components to produce medical/scientific equipment
- Ensuring that all trainees understood and followed FDA and ISO production Standards of production
- Reviewed and documented work process and information in SAP
- Performed QA/QC of products to ensure they follow the company's manufacturing procedures and regulatory standards
- Worked in collaboration with Lean specialist to improve on process quality.
Sales Associate
TJ MAXX
ST. PAUL, MN
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided for customers efficient customer service to customers
- Processed customer orders at the checkout register
- Marketed and opened store credit cards for customers.
Country Program Manager
ARA Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Was responsible for supporting the implementation of program activities, supervising of program staff and field teams, ensuring correct use of program resources, and administration of overall programs
- As a program manager, I:
- Developed overall strategy and aims for all projects in alignment with ARA's business goals and mission
- Planed and managed the implementation of the Global fund mosquito net distribution project
- Facilitated and managed the logistics and transportation of mosquito nets from warehouse to various health areas
- Conceived new project ideas and explored possible funding opportunities for new projects, including proposal writing, and won multiple, multi-year funding for the organization
- Organized fundraising activities with volunteers
- Monitored and evaluated the implementation of school projects including management of budgets at country and local levels, leading to the sponsorship of 500 new orphans in the Bamenda region and establishment of social clubs in 20 colleges to promote social education
- Liaised with officials in the US head office on funding opportunities, fiscal reporting and country project coordination, leading to expansion of ARA's projects to multiple new locations in the country
- Also provided monthly progress reports to headquarters on country projects
- Created and maintained a database of all ARA members, volunteers, partners and contacts, and managed communication (via newsletters and emails) with stakeholders
- Recruited and trained 160 rural women on establishing and running micro-business, including management of start-up loans
- Carried out field supervision of the different projects carried ARA- sponsored micro business projects to ensure sustainability
- Identified and managed the health of over 20 epileptics within different rural communities in Cameroon
- Partnered with other organizations and government institutions in health and development projects.
Project Supervisor
MOUNT ZION FOUNDATION
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Oversaw the planning and implementation of projects in accordance with company policies, and in line with project requirements (Implemented OVC- Orphans and vulnerable Children projects in the North West Region of Cameroon, and oversaw the implementation of the rehabilitation of some health centers in the region) and sourcing funding for this project in various ways
- Evaluated projects and recommended strategies to identify issues and opportunities to improve performance going forward
- Developed and maintained relations with stakeholders to enhance engagement as required, establishing correct interfaces and presenting professional image
- Trained community partners (end users) on the use of project deliverables and ensuring a successful transition of these deliverables.
Operations Officer
UNITY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, A Microfinance Institution
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Resolved customer problems beyond the supervisory level in all operational areas
- Performed daily monitoring of various customer transaction reports
- Balanced and reconciled various bank accounts
- Completed and filed various bank reports on a quarterly basis.
Project Assistant
Aid International Christian Women of Vision- AI-ChrisWoV
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted project management team in the implementation of HIV/AIDS awareness and management project
- (Ensured that women identified with HIV/AIDS had the proper care and treatment by ensuring they had regular check-ups and proper nutrition)
- Assisted in the implementation of OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) project
- Coordinated training and development seminars with OVCs and with our “Women of Hope” (Women suffering from HIV/AIDS)
- Organized fundraising campaigns and anti-stigmatization of people living with HIV and AIDS Campaigns.
Education
Safe 5.1- In progress - undefined
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM-I) Certification Scrum.org - undefined
Scrum Master certification- Learning Quest2017 - undefined
MBA - Project Management
Walden University
BA - Business Administration
Bamenda University of Science and Technology
Skills
Project Managementundefined
Timeline
Project manager
Search Institute, MN
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Catholic Charities
08.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Specialist
Target Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2018
NORDSON CORPORATION
01.2018 - 05.2018
Certified Production trainer/ Product builder
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
02.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
TJ MAXX
03.2015 - 12.2015
Country Program Manager
ARA Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Project Supervisor
MOUNT ZION FOUNDATION
01.2010 - 01.2011
Operations Officer
UNITY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, A Microfinance Institution
01.2009 - 01.2010
Project Assistant
Aid International Christian Women of Vision- AI-ChrisWoV
01.2008 - 01.2009
Safe 5.1- In progress - undefined
Professional Scrum Master Level I (PSM-I) Certification Scrum.org - undefined
Scrum Master certification- Learning Quest2017 - undefined
MBA - Project Management
Walden University
BA - Business Administration
Bamenda University of Science and Technology
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