Grace Nguyo

Results-driven advertising leader with 19+ years at top agencies like McCann and Ogilvy. Proven ability to cultivate client relationships and deliver projects on time and within budget. Expertise in data analysis, vendor management, and the entire purchase-to-pay process. Fosters a team environment that prioritizes critical thinking and ethical practices.

Ensuring Financial Accuracy:

• Invoice Reconciliation: Verifying that invoices match purchase orders and receipts to ensure accurate payments.

Meeting Project Goals:

• Deadline Management: Planning and organizing tasks to ensure timely project completion.
• Project Coordination: Bringing together different resources and activities to achieve project objectives.
• Cost Estimations: Forecasting project expenses to stay within budget.

Working Effectively with Others:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Daily Operations Management: Optimizing ongoing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Individual Skills:

• Problem-solving abilities: Analyzing situations and developing solutions to overcome challenges.
• Multitasking: Juggling multiple tasks effectively.
• Self Motivation: Taking initiative and maintaining focus to achieve goals.

Project Delivery:

• Production Planning: Organizing and scheduling resources to produce goods or services on time.
• Project / Order Management: Overseeing all aspects of a project or order from initiation to completion.

Gemba Kaizen:

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Empowering People

Data-Driven Decisions

Efficiency and Optimization

McKinsey & Company

• Problem-solving approach: McKinsey is famous for its structured problem-solving methodology. I have learnt from their frameworks to improve my own ability to analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Data analysis: McKinsey consultants heavily rely on data to inform their recommendations. I have learnt from their techniques to become better at processing and understanding information.
• Communication skills: McKinsey consultants need to be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. I have leant to improve my communication skills by studying their approach to presentations and reports.
• Business knowledge: McKinsey works across many industries and on a wide range of topics. By way of interaction through task forces created, I have gained valuable knowledge about how businesses operate and had the opportunity to brainstorm and review cases studies

• Documented and resolved vendor on boarding which Identified and addressed weaknesses in vendor onboarding
• Supervised team of 8 staff members.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for automation and implementing solutions to streamline processes.