STEPHANIE ECHAKARA
Nairobi
Summary
PROFILE SUMMARY
Accomplished Project manager with over 6 years of experience offering expertise in project process improvement, budgeting, and forecasting. Operates efficiently and creatively in fast-paced environments. Gathers and interprets project requirements to define scope and milestones. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Projects
Seme Research Nairobi
Nairobi
02.2016 - Current
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Ensured that all procurement processes have been adhered to, reducing costs by 95%.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Project Management Mentor
university of Pretoria
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Mentored 7 students in 4 months to carry out mutually beneficial activities to support and promote art, science and benefits of project management.
- Performed minimum of 2 virtual meetings per month to mentor and guide group to plan and execute their community project.
- Engaged with group on regular basis regarding their progress at least twice in monthly virtual meetings using Google Meetings.
- Ensured equitable distribution work between students ingroup, accountability and realization of deliverables.
- Assessed and marked group's project deliverables and final report. Completed rubric provided for marks and submit marked and signed deliverable within 7 days of submission.
Agile Scrum Master
Brainnest
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Researched emerging technologies and current trends to stay knowledgeable in methods that could benefit-scrum team.
- Drove Scrum team progress to overcome obstacles and realize success throughout each sprint.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote entire team engagement.
- Researched current trends to stay knowledgeable in Scrum methods.
- Collected over 50 Business Requirements and wrote up Software Requirement Specifications for One Time Link Project.
Lecturer
Co-operative University of Kenya
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and revised over 20 lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centred learning.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on and amplify knowledge, skills, and strengths.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate
Senior Program Manager
Seme Research
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Developed over 20 detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Tracked and reported over 10 program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Managed 10 senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Program Manager
Seme Research
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Project Manager
Seme Research
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education Project Manager
Nobeah Foundation
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Teacher of English
East Africa Utalii Institute
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted with over 10 student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Designed and implemented more than 100 assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Created and administered 20 interactive activities for students.
- Presented over 10 guest lectures at conferences and other events.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs
Education
GED -
Project Management Institute
Nairobi12.2022
GED -
Google
Nairobi, Kenya10.2022
GED -
Atlassian University
Nairobi02.2022
GED -
Learn Quest
Nairobi02.2022
GED -
Learn Quest
Nairobi02.2022
GED -
Project `Management Institute
Nairobi12.2021
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literature in English
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya10.2012
GED -
Zetech College
Nairobi09.2008
Skills
Technical skills
- Program and Project Management
- Confluence
- Business analysis
- Agile Methodology
- Scrum Framework
- Waterfall Methodology
Management skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic management
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Administration
- Best Practices
- Safety Protocols
- Operating Budget
- Report writing
Additional Information
As a passionate lover of diverse cultures and experiences, I have developed a deep interest in cuisine, cookery, fashion, camping, and Overlanding. With an insatiable appetite for exploring the world around me, I am constantly seeking out new culinary delights to savor and new fashion trends to embrace. I also enjoy the thrill of adventure and the beauty of nature, which has led me to pursue camping and Overlanding as ways to connect with the great outdoors. With a commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail, I am always eager to learn more and expand my knowledge and skills in these areas.
Timeline
Project Management Mentor
university of Pretoria
08.2022 - 11.2022
Agile Scrum Master
Brainnest
01.2022 - 03.2022
Senior Program Manager
Seme Research
10.2018 - 04.2020
Program Manager
Seme Research
03.2017 - 09.2018
Lecturer
Co-operative University of Kenya
09.2016 - 12.2021
Project Manager
Seme Research
02.2016 - 02.2017
Director of Projects
Seme Research Nairobi
02.2016 - Current
Education Project Manager
Nobeah Foundation
06.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher of English
East Africa Utalii Institute
10.2012 - 05.2015
GED -
Project Management Institute
GED -
Google
GED -
Atlassian University
GED -
Learn Quest
GED -
Learn Quest
GED -
Project `Management Institute
Master of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - English And Literature in English
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
GED -
Zetech College
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