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Sakif R. Islam

Project Manager
Queens,NY

Summary

Results-oriented Project Manager with 5+ years of experience delivering complex projects and driving business outcomes. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, team leadership, and budget management. Highly skilled at optimizing workflows, increasing team productivity, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Adept in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, seeking to apply PMP certification skills, strategic insight, and cross-functional team leadership in a growth-driven role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Personal Wedding Planning

Personal Project Management
New York, New York
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed a $80K budget for a wedding with 250+ guests, delivering the event within 5% of the original budget and timeline.
  • Streamlined vendor coordination for seamless event execution, ensuring all elements aligned with the couple''s vision.
  • Curated unique décor elements for each event, transforming spaces into personalized environments reflecting the couple''s style.
  • Applied Agile principles to manage real-time troubleshooting and ensure smooth event execution.
  • Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts and securing quality vendors at competitive rates.

Freelance Project Manager

Instrumentl
San Francisco, California
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Optimized user onboarding, reducing onboarding time by 15% and increasing user satisfaction by 20% through process streamlining.
  • Managed a team of 5 developers and designers to execute 10+ webinars, driving a 15% increase in user engagement and a 4% reduction in bounce rate.
  • Delivered multiple high-impact software solutions within a 6-month timeframe, improving project delivery efficiency by 12%.

Product Marketing Manager

Backpack Technologies Inc.
Silicon Valley, California
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded over 10 growth projects, including digital, referral, and email marketing campaigns, driving 6%+ month-over-month revenue growth in the first year.
  • Led a 13-person sales team, improving sales effectiveness and developing key assets, including 20+ case studies, white papers, and sales decks.
  • Increased fulfillment rate by 7% and reduced international delivery costs by 11% for 10,000+ orders.
  • Managed a $500K budget for 50+ in-person events nationwide, delivering projects on time and 95% within budget.
  • Reduced project delivery delays by 10% by optimizing cross-functional team workflows and adjusting timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

The City University of New York
New York, NY
08.2014 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Project Management Tools: Asana, Trello, Jira, Slack, Microsoft Office, CRM

  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall

  • Budget & Time Management: Managed budgets up to $500K and consistently delivered projects on time and within budget

  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Led teams of up to 13 individuals, fostering collaboration and improving team productivity by 15%

  • Stakeholder Communication & Negotiation: Regularly communicated with stakeholders to align on objectives, expectations, and project scope

  • Leadership

  • Problem-solving

  • Adaptability

  • Communication

  • Conflict resolution

  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Revenue Growth: Led campaigns that resulted in 6%+ month-over-month revenue growth.
  • Cost Savings: Reduced international delivery costs by 11% for over 10,000 orders.
  • Team Productivity: Improved team productivity by 15% through Agile coaching and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Event Management: Managed a $500K event budget and delivered over 50 in-person events with a 95% success rate.
  • Project Efficiency: Reduced project delays by 10% by optimizing team workflows and timelines.

Certification

PMP- Project Management Professional

Interests

Traveling

Reading

Cricket

Timeline

Personal Wedding Planning

Personal Project Management
06.2024 - 07.2024

Freelance Project Manager

Instrumentl
03.2022 - 06.2023

Product Marketing Manager

Backpack Technologies Inc.
10.2018 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

The City University of New York
08.2014 - 12.2018

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