Alango Otieno
Pasadena
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in project leadership, business development, and strategic planning across diverse industries. Proven track record of delivering high-impact initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaborative stakeholder relationships. Seeking to leverage strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills in a growth-oriented organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
XYZ Solutions
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered 12+ cross-functional projects under budget, achieving an average 15% increase in project efficiency.
- Managed project budgets totaling $2M+ annually, consistently maintaining cost control within 5% of forecasts.
- Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative that reduced manual reporting by 40% and improved data accuracy.
- Collaborated with 10+ external partners to drive system integration, elevating client satisfaction scores by 30%.
Business Development Specialist
ABC Group
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Increased revenue by 25% within 18 months through targeted market expansion strategies and relationship management.
- Closed key contracts valued at over $500K with ICT and consumer goods sectors by conducting compelling proposals and negotiations.
- Developed and delivered 30+ sales presentations and product demos, boosting lead conversion by 20%.
- Led client workshops and training sessions for enhanced product adoption and retention.
Operations Coordinator
DEF Enterprises
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Optimized supply chain logistics, reducing lead times by 20% and costs by 12%.
- Implemented ISO-aligned SOPs, achieving 98% compliance in quarterly internal audits.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports to guide management decision-making.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Makerere University Business School
01.2015
BSc - Project Planning & Management
Uganda Christian University
01.2011
Skills
- Tools: MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana
- Analytics: Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups), Power BI
- CRM/ERP Exposure: Salesforce, SAP, Odoo
- Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (2022)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance (2023)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Swahili (Native proficiency)
Hobbies and Interests
Data-driven decision-making, Leadership mentoring, Community development initiatives
Accomplishments
- Recognized with “Excellence in Project Delivery” award at XYZ Solutions (2021).
- Identified inefficiencies saving ~ $150K/year in logistics expenditures at DEF Enterprises.
- Mentored 5 junior team members, helping two achieve PMP certification.
Affiliations
- Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Member, Institute of Certified Project Managers (ICPM)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Project Management (Waterfall & Agile)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Development & Sales
- Operational Efficiency
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Excellent Communication & Presentation
Timeline
Project Manager
XYZ Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Business Development Specialist
ABC Group
06.2015 - 12.2019
Operations Coordinator
DEF Enterprises
03.2012 - 05.2015
BSc - Project Planning & Management
Uganda Christian University
MBA - Business Administration
Makerere University Business School
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