Chima Stephen

Experience

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  ACOL

  Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

  Community Development Coordinator

  - Community Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for community members, ensuring their needs are met, questions are answered, and feedback is acknowledged. Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity within the community.- Event Planning and Execution: Organize, plan, and execute a wide range of community events, both virtual and in-person, including workshops, seminars, networking events, and social gatherings. Coordinate event logistics, secure venues, manage vendor relationships, and oversee event budgets.- Content Creation: Develop engaging and relevant content for community communications, newsletters, and social media platforms. Create compelling narratives to showcase community achievements, success stories, and upcoming events, ensuring consistent messaging and branding.- Partnership Building: Establish and nurture relationships with local businesses, organizations, and influencers to enhance community offerings. Collaborate with partners to create mutually beneficial initiatives, sponsorships, and collaborations that add value to community members.- Member Support: Provide timely and effective support to community members, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating connections between members with shared interests or goals.- Data Analysis: Analyze community engagement data and feedback to identify trends, preferences, and areas for improvement. Use data-driven insights to refine community programs and initiatives, ensuring they align with member needs and interests.- Advocacy and Representation: Act as a representative of the community, both internally and externally. Advocate for community needs within the organization and represent the community's values and goals to external stakeholders.- Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers to assist in event coordination, member support, and outreach efforts. Provide guidance and mentorship to volunteers to enhance their skills and contributions. Show less

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  MTN Nigeria

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Project Coordinator

  - Successfully coordinated the software project upgrade of 7k+ MTN sim registration devices in Imo state, Nigeria, ensuring project completion two weeks ahead of schedule. - Led a team of software engineers and IT professionals to achieve the software upgrade project.- Applied agile methodologies, conducting daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives, leading to a 25% improvement in project delivery timelines.- Collaborated with development teams, facilitating seamless communication and issue resolution, resulting in a 30% reduction in project bottlenecks.- Conducted regular stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment of project goals with business objectives and customer expectations. Show less

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  Olam

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

  - Implemented supply chain optimization strategies, reducing waste by 10.3%, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing productivity by 20%.- Led projects focused on raw material optimization, resulting in a 7.5% improvement in monthly consumption variance.- Spearheaded initiatives to promote efficient biscuit production methods, minimizing wastages and improving overall output quality.- Ensured strict adherence to industry-standard operations, guaranteeing quality compliance by the production team.- Maximized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through effective project administration and process improvements.- Implemented innovative solutions to drive operational enhancements, contributing to increased productivity and profitability. Show less

  • Associate Program Manager

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Production Management Intern

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
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  TrackPay Technologies

  Jun 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  - Planned, designed and executed two major SaaS projects.- Led and worked closely with a team of Software Engineers, Frontend and Backend Engineers, Business Analyst and Mobile development engineer to create and build these software services while maintaining banking policies and data privacy handling in Nigeria.- Manage project resources and project timeline to the established project budget, addressing all changes in scope according to the project change control process. Develop and manage project schedules.- Implemented quality assurance protocols and proactive risk management, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.- Fostered a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation, skill development and ensuring excellent communication.- Delivered projects ahead of schedule, optimizing efficiency, paying attention to details, meticulous resource allocation and management, proper documentation and brilliant stakeholder management. Show less

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  Paramount Students

  Jan 2024 - now

  Technical Project Manager
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  InternPulse

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Management Intern
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  Padding Technologies

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Management Intern