Creative cloud
Grant Duncan
Photographer / Videographer
Kileleshwa Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Manager 10 years experience. Strong background in developing solutions, client relationship management and delivering successful outcomes. Adept in mentoring junior team members team and managing cross functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Dynamic oversight to identify opportunities and implementing effective solutions. Developed skills in fast-paced, collaborative environment, seeking to transition into new field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Thebigword
06.2017 - 03.2024
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and vendors, securing favourable relationships for the organisation.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Establishing thebigword as the go-to vendor for all Google Ads, SEO and Social media projects for Google (Global Business Solutions).
- Increasing team revenue year on year from program commencement £125k annual revenue to an average of £750k with a succinct team.
Telecoms Provisioning Manager
Capita & KCOM, UK
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Responsible for end to end project management, supervising cross functional teams (product management and external engineers (Fujitsu & BT Openreach). Training and leading a team of provisioning coordinators.
Various Administrative & Coordination Roles
West Fife Enterprise & Fife Council
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Supporting project managers by overseeing administrative tasks, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring resource availability for project teams. Managing various administrative tasks, ensuring the execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing And Information Technologies
University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Photography
Videography
Client relationship management
Quality control
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Strategic planning
Proposal writing
Accomplishments
- Mentoring and development of team of countless junior staff members.
- Achieved record business revenue through effective client proposal writing and delivering results.
- Completed Videography workshop with @NjeriPhotography - https://www.instagram.com/njeriphotography
Software
Social Media Ads
AI Tools
Interests
Content Creation
Health and Fitness
Travel
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Thebigword
06.2017 - 03.2024
Telecoms Provisioning Manager
Capita & KCOM, UK
08.2013 - 06.2017
Various Administrative & Coordination Roles
West Fife Enterprise & Fife Council
10.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computing And Information Technologies
University of Derby
04.2001 -
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