Sinmi Abosede
Northlake,IL
Summary
Results-driven project manager with a solid background in education and engineering, offering a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, excels at coordinating resources, managing risks, and driving project success, consistently achieve project objectives while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Proactive problem solver, leveraging analytical skills to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Pan Atlantic University
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Successfully managed multiple education projects and client engagements and led cross functional teams consisting of instructors, administration staff, laboratory technicians and IT professionals, ensuring that all projects were delivered on time and budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines and budgets and monitored project process against targets, whilst anticipating project needs and proactively planning execution paths, resulting in efficient project delivery.
- Managed project risks and issues, demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving skills by identifying, resolving project issues
- Facilitated project team meetings, provided regular status updates to stakeholders, thus communicating effectively at all levels of the organization
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize operational processes
Educator, Maths Instructor
Pan Atlantic University
10.2014 - 07.2022
- Implemented and delivered classes to over 100 students, based on specialized curriculums and learning paths
- Administered Learning Management Systems to create and maintain live and remote classes and curriculums by coordinating schedules, rosters, instructors, rooms, and students
- Revolutionized classroom experience through innovative teaching strategies and assessments
- Increased student engagement while overcoming complex institutional challenges; achieved high performance rating from student feedback forms
- Analyzed student data and improved student performance and progress through engaging lesson plans and assessments; achieved student pass rate of 80%
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum and school-wide initiatives
Director of Alumni Affairs
Pan Atlantic University
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention. eveloped and executed strategic initiatives to engage alumni and advance institutional goals
- Managed and planned alumni events, communications and social media
- Collaborated with Alumni Board of Directors, ensuring their work was in line with institution's mission and objectives, handling conflicts successfully as needed
- Communicated effectively with all stakeholders including management, alumni and present students
Managing Director
Watermark Environmental Services
07.2013 - 10.2021
- Managed all aspects of environmental consultancy/freelance service including business development, project management, client relations and regulatory compliance
- Developed and designed sustainable solutions for clients in various industries
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure their engagement and support
Project Manager and Technical Specialist
Atkins Limited
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed the successful delivery of critical projects worth £5M, ensuring that they were completed on time, within budget, and met the required quality standards
- Led and managed a team of over 20 professionals providing technical supervision, quality assurance, and financial controls to ensure timely submission of workstreams
- Maintained effective communication with all stakeholders, through regular meetings to ensure clients' needs where met, resulting in successful outcomes for the projects
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
Process Engineer
Atkins Limited
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce operating costs by 25%
- Analyzed and utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders in technical reports
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Developed performance monitoring strategies, cost-based models and design solutions to ensure asset serviceability of equipment at treatment plants
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
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Process Engineer
Thames Water
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Design of treatment plants using technical calculations and process flow diagrams
- Provided process recovery support and troubleshooting for Operations Team following incidents on site
- Managed contractor performance through regular tracking, monitoring and review of KPI's and produced Balanced Scorecards used for the business's financial planning.
- Identified process improvements in work processes and implemented process changes to reduce operational inefficiencies,resulting in 30% increase in the team's productivity
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Conducted feasibility studies to support proposed strategy of various projects
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Imperial College
London,England10.2004
BEng - Chemical Engineering
University of Leeds
Leeds, England07.1999
Skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Process improvement and optimization
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Working knowledge of SQL and Power BI
Additional Information
- Awards: , HL Price Prize for best overall student in Mathematics Crabtree Prize for most outstanding academic performance
Timeline
Project Manager
Pan Atlantic University
09.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Alumni Affairs
Pan Atlantic University
10.2020 - 10.2021
Educator, Maths Instructor
Pan Atlantic University
10.2014 - 07.2022
Managing Director
Watermark Environmental Services
07.2013 - 10.2021
Project Manager and Technical Specialist
Atkins Limited
11.2009 - 04.2012
Process Engineer
Atkins Limited
11.2007 - 11.2009
Process Engineer
Thames Water
08.2005 - 11.2007
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Imperial College
BEng - Chemical Engineering
University of Leeds
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