Peter Aruya

Experience

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  Bluebonnet Nutrition Plc

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2021

  Project Specialist/Project Manager

  • Developed value-added business strategies and comprehensive rebranding of company products that increased revenue by 55%.• Analyzed and reported on the status of 12+ projects using project methodology, including identifying risks and mitigation strategies, saving Bluebonnect Nutrition Plc over $2.2 million in 2019.• Successfully implemented a comprehensive productivity system, leading to a remarkable 90% optimization in departmental performance.• Consistently executed projects within the allocated amount of hours and budget for five years with the same customer while maintaining a 99% approval rating. Show less

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  Youth For Christ USA Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

  Project Manager

  • Established efficient project management, delivering 37+ complex projects with a 97% success rate and surpassing quality, schedule, and budget goals through a blend of waterfall and agile methodologies.• Led the development of a complex system with mobile applications to allow data tracking by name and number, which increased the organizational relational outcome by 80%.• Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional teams to refine business needs and metric frameworks, ensuring 97% alignment with organizational goals.• Coordinated contract review and submission, request for information (RFI), request for quotations (RFQ), and 10+ other project-related documents.• Developed a comprehensive training curriculum for 40+ chapters, targeting executive directors, board chairs, and board members, enabling them to be positively impactful in 1200+ local communities across the US.• Partnered with marketing and communication departments to formulate a fundraising strategy, successfully securing $12 million for the organization in 2023. Show less

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  Aware Recovery Care, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Operation Project Manager

  • Significantly achieved an 87% reduction in service delivery time, optimizing it from 21 days to an impressive 72 hours, successfully maintaining and enhancing client satisfaction.• Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of multiple projects, including a software implementation project that resulted in a 55% increase in efficiency.• Spearheaded a team of 3 developers and 5 testers in the successful automation of the chart audit platform, which resulted in a remarkable 75% reduction in the labor force.• Guided the development of comprehensive process documentation to standardize organizational procedures and enhance efficiency by 33%.• Tracked program and project RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) by providing analysis, 35 reports, and a 5-year strategy to mitigate identified risks.• Established project management processes, methodologies, and standards to support all 21 agencies, helping to improve client decision-making by 57%. Show less

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  CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  CPE (INT)

  Engaging in direct interfaith pastoral care involves offering emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and healthcare staff, while concurrently developing skills in crisis response, providing comfort, and facilitating coping mechanisms in challenging situations.

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  American Bible Society

  Jul 2024 - now

  Operations Project Manager

  Led Project Management Lifecycle: Successfully drove the full project management life cycle for Trauma Healing’s strategic growth plan and ongoing ministry programs, significantly contributing to the expansion and impact of the Trauma Healing Institute (THI).Collaborated with Leadership: Worked closely with the Director to utilize project management platforms and tools, ensuring high-quality scope definition, prioritization, and accountability. Facilitated clear communication of project responsibilities, enhancing collaboration across team functions.Engaged Stakeholders: Mobilized key department and American Bible Society (ABS) stakeholders to discuss project objectives, validate timelines, and establish clear remits. Managed agreed-upon deliverables from leadership approval through post-evaluation, ensuring successful project outcomes.Streamlined Communication: Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, particularly the Senior Director, providing project updates, addressing inquiries, and fostering strong relationships. Documented all communications to ensure clarity and continuity, promoting excellence in customer service and team synergy.Developed KPI Dashboards: Created and maintained program, project, and team KPI dashboards to support timely, data-driven decision-making aligned with mission strategy. Provided meaningful reporting to stakeholders, facilitating informed decisions.Managed Vendor Lifecycle: Oversaw the entire vendor lifecycle, including scoping projects, defining deliverables, recruiting and vetting vendors, and collaborating with ABS stakeholders to execute contracts. Monitored deliverable progress to ensure successful project execution.Handled Special Projects: Managed special projects aligned with ministry strategy as assigned by the Senior Director, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and contributing to overall mission success. Show less