Talent Scouting
Lilian Obi
Assistant Project Manager
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Motivated, diverse and talented individual with experience in Managing Projects, Events, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing.
Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service and product marketing.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Project Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Leadership and organizational skills were exhibited as a Course Rep in my department at Northumbria University Newcastle, where I successfully relayed students needs to the school authorities, make student opinion heard within their department and relay information from lecturers and meetings back to the student body.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales Executive
Packs And Drinks
Wuse 2
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Remained current on industry trends to better understand customer needs, product effectiveness and sales tactics.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
- Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Executed local, regional and national marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Assistant Project Manager
Relinkams Global Services Ltd
Abuja
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Event Manager
Shyne Band Entertainment
Abuja
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Maintained and built comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues per setup requirements and budget constraints.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for musical events.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
Education
Master Of Science - Project Management
Northumbria University
Newcastle United Kingdom 08.2022 - 09.2023
OND - Microbiology And Virology
University of Port Harcourt
Choba Rivers State 06.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Geology And Mining
University of Port Harcourt
Choba Rivers State 03.2007 - 12.2012
Skills
Sales strategy
Schedule Coordination
Sales expertise
Goals and performance
Product and service sales
Vendor management
Leadership Skills
Social media engagement
Recordkeeping strengths
Organization and Time Management
Decision-Making
Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Vendor and contract negotiations
Client meetings
Project oversight
Event Coordination
Scheduling
Vendor relationship management
Accomplishments
- Achieved a feet of effectively driving sales through marketing, direct customer targeting, training sales reps and problem solving to meet targets and company's goals.
Interests
Making Fresh Juice and Smoothie
Singing
Travelling
Reading Books
Talent Shows and Skill Sets
Timeline
Master Of Science - Project Management
Northumbria University
08.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Executive
Packs And Drinks
09.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Relinkams Global Services Ltd
04.2017 - 08.2022
Event Manager
Shyne Band Entertainment
01.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Geology And Mining
University of Port Harcourt
03.2007 - 12.2012
OND - Microbiology And Virology
University of Port Harcourt
06.2004 - 12.2007