Microsoft
Ahmed Kazmi
Project Manager
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Multi-tasking leader well-known for successfully taking a project from the initial stages to completion. Highly skilled and educated with a positive demeanor. Pursuing a Senior Project Manager role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Public Relations Officer
Expo 2020
Dubai
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives.
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
- Built strong relationships with media outlets and communications professionals to expand personal network.
- Provided administrative support to senior team members.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Junior Project Manager (ROAD SHOWS)
Etisalat
Dubai
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Prepared invitations to send out to guest lists.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Project Assistant (ICT FORUMS)
Etisalat
Dubai
04.2013 - 04.2013
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Sorted, opened and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Tracked project changes in system with detailed notes to help stakeholders access and analyze key information.
- Tracked and recorded open and closed orders and change requests to prevent errors, keeping all team members aligned with current demands.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
GED -
American College of Dubai
Dubai 09.2008 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Sharjah Public School
Sharjah 01.2005 - 09.2006
Skills
Budgeting
Project planning and development
Lean manufacturing and design
Advanced problem solving
Technical Support
Cross-functional teams leadership
Vendor and contract negotiations
Event sales
Project oversight
Client meetings
Budget development
Team mentorship
Scheduling
Time management
Communications development
Strategic planning
Software
Timeline
Public Relations Officer
Expo 2020
08.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Project Manager (ROAD SHOWS)
Etisalat
03.2014 - 12.2018
Project Assistant (ICT FORUMS)
Etisalat
04.2013 - 04.2013
GED -
American College of Dubai
09.2008 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Sharjah Public School
01.2005 - 09.2006