LAURA MEZU

IT Project Coordinator
Owerri, NG.

About

Highly results-driven IT Project Coordinator with over 2 years of progressive experience in administrative support and project management within fast-paced environments. Expert in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, adept at managing project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring transparent stakeholder communication. Proficient with leading project management tools including Jira, Asana, Trello, and Microsoft 365. Eager to apply strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities to drive efficient project delivery, foster collaboration, and contribute to business growth in a dynamic role.

Work

Excelerate
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Project Manager Intern

Summary

Contributed to project planning, execution, and risk management for diverse initiatives, including a global virtual event, while enhancing team efficiency and stakeholder alignment.

Highlights

Orchestrated the development of a comprehensive team proposal and project charter, clearly defining 5+ team roles, project scope, and strategic alignment with 6-month objectives.

Designed and executed a detailed project plan for a $30,000 global virtual event, successfully engaging over 100 students and educators.

Optimized task scheduling and progress tracking workflows using Trello and TeamGantt, boosting team efficiency by 30%.

Proactively conducted risk assessments and deployed 5+ mitigation strategies, resulting in a 40% reduction in potential project delays.

Oversaw a detailed budget and timeline across 8 major project milestones, ensuring financial accuracy and achieving on-time delivery.

Communicated project progress and deliverables to 10+ key stakeholders, successfully securing buy-in and fostering alignment for subsequent phases.

Spearheaded the selection and implementation of Trello as a key project management tool, resolving workflow challenges and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.

Transmission Company of Nigeria
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Administrative Assistant

Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative support to project teams, ensuring meticulous documentation, efficient meeting coordination, and robust financial tracking.

Highlights

Partnered with Project Managers and Engineers to facilitate the successful execution and delivery of critical projects.

Managed and meticulously organized over 200 project documents, maintaining 100% accuracy and strict adherence to company policies.

Coordinated and scheduled 10+ weekly meetings, preparing comprehensive agendas and documenting key action items to ensure efficient follow-up.

Monitored and reported on project budgets, contributing to a 30% reduction in financial discrepancies through diligent tracking.

Processed 50+ vendor purchase orders quarterly, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet project deadlines.

Achieved and maintained a 95% compliance rate in project documentation audits, ensuring all records consistently met regulatory standards and company guidelines.

Education

Ebonyi State University

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Languages

English

Native

Certificates

Project Management - The Fundamentals and Beyond Certificate of Achievement

Issued By

Dexa

Agile Project Management Certificate

Issued By

Google

Virtual Assistant Certificate of Achievement

Issued By

ALX - Africa

Skills

Project Methodologies

Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid Methodologies.

Soft Skills

Time Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Multitasking.

Technical Skills

Project Scheduling & Tracking, Risk Management, Workflow Optimization, Stakeholder Reporting, Process Improvement, Task Prioritization, Data Entry & Analysis, Documentation & Reporting.

Project Management Tools

Trello, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Notion.

Productivity & Collaboration Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar), Zoom, Slack.