Nnia Emeka-Aneke
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE | MARKETING COMMUNICATION/OUTREACH MANAGER Executive Qualifications Certified project management expert with a history of driving top-tier organization profitability while spearheading multiple large-scale projects from start to completion. Goal-oriented specialist with diverse experience across project management, program execution, communication and collaboration, team leadership, and agile practices. Demonstrated ability to devise marketing, direct outreach initiatives, and facilitate communication to drive business success. Dedication to creating highly effective project plans, managing scope/resources, and providing quality results on schedule and budget. Trusted and consistently sought out by higher management for mentoring cross-functional teams and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver on-time projects and programs. Known for saving costs and strategic project realignment to meet core objectives with delivery while saving costs and meeting set constraints.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Lead/College Retention Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
08.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight for comprehensive Peer Mentoring Program, including mentoring of tutors, program review, and budget maintenance
- Train, empower, and guide 134 multicultural students at University for successful implementation of programs
- Foster and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders across University, University System, and local companies to secure valuable internship opportunities
- Collaborate with Financial Aid Office to supervise and advise on execution and disbursement of Lawton Grant while serving as Project Lead
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Secured higher pay for peer tutors at $10/hour compared to institution-wide $7.25, resulting in positive morale, staff retention, and $55K savings for program improvements
- Employed advanced project management strategies to optimize progress of ongoing 4 large-scale projects at MSS office
- Spearheaded supervision, scheduling, and workflow for Multicultural Student Services' Peer Tutoring program while collaborating and managing high-potential team of 8+ employees.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback
Project Advisor
Upward Bound
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Counseled students on Financial Literacy, College Admissions, Personal growth, and K-12/College navigation throughout the year
- Formulated critical documentation outlining processes and procedures for Upward Bound program in line with regulatory requirements
- Created grant cycle renewal and delivered valuable input on grant writing process by partnering with colleagues, leadership, and other departments
- Led overall activities of students and tutors, including offsite college visits and events as well as onsite and virtual academic tutoring while acting as Hall Director for Upward Bound residential program
- Built and sustained collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders across school district, surrounding communities, and families for support network as Project Liaison
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Leveraged proven project management methodologies, industry best practices, and strategic planning to drive success of current projects
- Cultivated culture of achievement by guiding students to achieve academic excellence, overcome personal challenges, and cultivate a desire for higher education individually and in group settings
- Championed 6-week college residential program component of Upward Bound, leading cross-functional team of 6 members and supporting participants.
- Advised on and helped resolve Academic and Financial difficulties.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Planned and delivered training workshops on topics such as Financial Literacy and College Admission topics.
- Updated reports to verify inclusion of most relevant and current information.
Student Support Representative
Kaplan Financial Education
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed Synergy Project to enhance communication among team members in Student Support
- Headed project management from initial planning to implementation, sale, and presentation of all product lines
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Managed over 70 calls a day with Increased sales of almost 20% in leads
- Headed Implementation team for launching new products, features, and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
- Presented effective solutions to clients and companies via phone regarding online educational materials to meet specific needs with the highest level of customer service
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Served as Product Expert across all product lines, such as Real Estate, Advanced Designations (Financial Planning, Ethical Hacking, CPA), and securities, offering all-inclusive knowledge and expertise to clients
- Directed high-profile individual and corporate accounts, encompassing JP Morgan, Ameriprise, Fidelity, Vanguard, USA Bank, and Wells Fargo while providing a world-class experience
- Contributed to management of company-wide initiatives and projects aimed at developing metrics for student support to measure Efficiency of student representatives during Call Center's peak hours.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures to support action consistency.
Strategic Planning Intern
La Crosse Public Library
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Generated detailed reports to support key decision-making processes as a crucial resource
- Research library usage data and conduct surveys to gather feedback from patrons to inform strategic planning initiatives
- Competently organized workshops for library staff and stakeholders to update library, resulting in improved services and resources
- Tracked and reported progress of strategic initiatives, communicating updates to library stakeholders
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Proposed innovative ideas and strategic concepts to engage workshop participants by using abreast knowledge and understanding of Adobe Reader, Word, and Zing software
- Managed collection and analysis of data on physical development, staffing, and organizational planning with the aim of improving library's growth strategy.
- Input data into Qualtrics and Zing to maintain searchable planning database of population numbers and land use statistics.
- Showcased results obtained by Zing studies using detailed reports and polished visual representations.
- Participated in planning meetings, noting all key information to disseminate to project stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
UNIVERSITY oF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE
La Crosse, WI05.2022
Skills
- END-TO-END PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PRODUCT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- AGILE COACHING AND LEADERSHIP AGILE METHODOLOGIES & FRAMEWORK
- MARKETING INITIATIVES & PLANNING
- COST CONTROL & BUSINESS GROWTH INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
- STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
- BUDGET ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
- Technology: Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite Salesforce SharePoint / SPSS / Qualtrics / Blumen
Affiliations
Board of Directors, La Crosse Area Family YMCA, Onalaska WI
Advisory Council, Black Empowerment Fund, La Crosse WI
Youth Sports Coach/ Youth Engagement Mentor, La Crosse YMCA, La Crosse, WI
Certification
- Certified ProJect Management Professional, PMI - November 2021 (Current)
- Digital Marketing Certificate, Google - August 2021
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Project Lead/College Retention Specialist
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
08.2022 - Current
Project Advisor
Upward Bound
10.2020 - 08.2022
Student Support Representative
Kaplan Financial Education
07.2016 - 12.2019
Strategic Planning Intern
La Crosse Public Library
02.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
UNIVERSITY oF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE
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