Kalu DonaldKD
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Kalu Donald

@kaludonald

Versatile Project Manager with 7+ years of diverse experience.

Nigeria

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to lead impactful projects.

I am a versatile Project Manager with over seven years of hands-on experience across construction, education, and shipping logistics. My expertise lies in coordinating diverse teams through multifaceted projects, from overcoming on-site construction challenges to orchestrating educational initiatives and streamlining shipping operations. I am proficient in various methodologies, including agile scrum, lean six sigma, and waterfall, allowing me to tailor project approaches to meet specific requirements.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to manage multiple projects while delivering quality results on time and within budget. My major achievements include improving employee productivity through enhanced HR dashboards and implementing automation in cargo tracking, which significantly reduced manual errors. I am committed to maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and mitigating risks to drive successful project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Project Manager

Nille World Academy of Arts

Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Managed educational initiatives by developing project plans, timelines, and budgets; Coordinated cross-functional teams and communicated progress to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulations and effective resource allocation.

Achievement:
Improve the HR dashboard for employee productivity enhancing staff performance tracking by 25% and 17% employee engagement

AX

Project Coordinator

Axialstruct

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

• Review project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Develop project schedules, timelines, and budgets and communicate with contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success

Achievement:
Design an efficient resource allocation which led to 18% productivity and 22% reduction in waste.

GS

Operations Project Manager

Great Angel Shipping

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

• Collect, evaluate, and implement new ideas that add value to the business.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Drive change management and ensure adoption of new processes.

Achievement:
Implemented automation in cargo tracking, reducing manual errors by 40% and improving delivery accuracy.

PA

Enrolment Officer

Phoebe Women Academy

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 (11 months)

• Present written reports in relation to future and projected enrolments and follow up all enrolment enquiries, and manage walk-in enquiries.
• Maintain and update database of enrolments

Achievement:
Developed an enrolment dashboard, providing real-time insights that led to a 15% improvement in conversion rates.

RC

Project Manager

Ramah Bible College

Jun 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 7 months)

• Provide detailed updates to project managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure team members have the adequate supplies and resources needed to complete their assigned tasks on time and within their budget limits.

Achievement:
Create an institution-wide feedback system, increasing response rates by 40% and improving student services

RC

Enrolment Officer

Ramah Bible College

Jan 2013 - May 2015 (2 years 4 months)

• Ensure attendance and financial records are updated and train staff to use software related to records administration.
• Manage, process, and enter detailed student data from extensively detailed paperwork

Achievement:
Implemented a feedback system, increasing applicant satisfaction scores by 30%.

WP

Project Manager

Winners' Place

Oct 2009 - Nov 2012 (3 years 1 month)

• Develop detailed project plans to guide staff, leaders and congregants, and revise based on changing needs and requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery.

Achievement:
Reduced project turnaround time by 40% by implementing Agile methodologies across the consulting team.

BL

Project Coordinator

Brainiacodes Nigeria Limited

Mar 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year 4 months)

• Assist with resource scheduling, schedule stakeholder meetings and facilitate communication between the project manager and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage project management documents as directed by the Project Manager

Achievement:
Streamline communication between teams and clients, cutting email response time by 30%.

ML

Planning Director

Michelin Nigeria Limited

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

• Manage customized portfolio, define product strategy, and establish KPIs in all functional areas to maintain optimal performance and productivity across all levels
• Perform in-depth data analysis of historical sales patterns to identify and assign regional store attributes based on local customer preferences

Achievement:
Reduce tire production cycle time by 20%

ML

Industrial Engineer

Michelin Nigeria Limited

Mar 2005 - Dec 2005 (9 months)

• Analyse operations, design production processes that maximizes efficiency and reduce waste, whilst meeting customer needs
• Ensure products and services meet established quality standards

Achievement:
Reduce workplace injuries by 40% by redesigning workstations and implementing ergonomic improvements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Surrey, Guildford logoUG

University of Surrey, Guildford

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Process Systems Engineering

2008 - 2009

Grade: 65%

Researched on Carbon emission management

Federal University of Technology logoFT

Federal University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Polymer and Textile Engineering

1997 - 2002

Grade: 3.72

Led research projects in designing a PVC extruder

Ahmadu Bello Univeristy logoAU

Ahmadu Bello Univeristy

Master in Information Management, Information Management

2024 -

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