Joshua Okpara
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Result-oriented leader with over 15 years of experience in strategic planning and execution in non-profit and educational sectors. Proven success in managing large-scale projects, navigating challenges, and driving project success. Proficient in risk management, evangelism strategies, stakeholder communication, cost management, social media strategy, consultation, and advising. Skilled at client and team focus communication, thriving in multi-project environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Project Manager Liaison
Denton Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
- Leveraged local partnerships with Modern Woodmen and community leaders to provide financial literacy courses for 3000+ students, resulting in a 35% increase in financial wellness
- Led successful collaborations with Panera Bread and Elm Food Bank to supply food and groceries to low-income families, reducing food insecurity by 34%
- Demonstrated exceptional relationship management skills by engaging with 80+ high-value clients, driving active involvement, resolving issues, and achieving stakeholder expectations by 20%
- Managed educational programs aimed at empowering underserved youth, resulting in a 15% increase in graduation rates and a 20% increase in college enrollment.
Community Project Manager
Faith Filled Church
03.2019 - Current
- Directed and trained teams on Digital Discipleship and Evangelism
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with churches and ministry leaders
- Spearheaded matrix organizational plans to enhance processes, enforce regulatory compliance, and maintain quality through clear roles and responsibilities
- Drove strategic improvements, fostering collaboration and inclusion to enhance operational efficiencies, resulting in a 34% increase in team morale.
Project Manager
Baylor Scott and White
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Managed 5+ full project life cycles, overseeing requirements gathering, project planning, resource management, budgeting, and project execution, deployment, and closure
- Successfully met 94% of goal deadlines, allocated resources effectively across multiple teams, and improved program team performance by 33% through end-to-end service delivery and performance management using KPIs.
Implementation Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed, coordinated, and executed 5+ implementation project plans, ensuring on-time and effective project delivery
- Created departmental SOPs, optimizing team efficiency, and improving SLAs on new implementations from 7 days to 5 hours
- Conducted Quality Assurance (QA) and UAT testing, managing multiple project tasks and enforcing business policies to maintain high-quality standards across operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Communications
University of North Texas
05.2018
Skills
- Risk Management
- Cost Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project development and lifecycle
- Client Relations
- Customer Relations
- International business
- Client and Team Focus
- Thriving in Multi-Project Environments
- Inventory Control
- Resource Allocation
- Procedure Development
- Document Management
- Systems implementation
- Cost Control
- Work flow planning
- Data Analysis
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Risk Management
- Cost Management
- Microsoft Office
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Documentation
- Social Media Marketing Certification
Leadership and Affiliations
Director/President, The Dedicated Men
- Received an Honorary award from the Denton Chief of Police.
- Organized engaging events with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed key operational initiatives and conducted target market research to drive substantial business growth.
- Launched global initiatives to provide scholarship and tuition for low-income families internationally in Nigeria
Accomplishments
- Accomplished author with 13 published works across various literary genres.
- Received the Community Leader Award from the Denton Chief of Police.
- Created an Online Faith-based app focused on Digital Discipleship (Kingdom Connect App)
- App has 1000+ user Downloads
- Directed digital discipleship and Evangelism initiatives for Faith Filled Church; growing the social media presence to 3500+ users, increasing engagements and winning more souls for Christ.
- Social Media Strategy Certified
- Featured on US Times, NBC, and Huffington Post.
Websites
Timeline
Community Project Manager Liaison
Denton Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
Community Project Manager
Faith Filled Church
03.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Baylor Scott and White
01.2019 - 03.2019
Implementation Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & Communications
University of North Texas
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