Valerie Akpeme
@valerieakpeme
Results-driven Operations Manager with strong organizational and leadership skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an Operations Manager with a proven track record of driving organizational success through effective leadership and operational excellence. My experience includes overseeing daily operations at PrimetimePal, where I successfully managed cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives. I played a pivotal role in launching the MVP, collaborating closely with the development team to refine and deploy the app, which significantly improved user engagement.
My educational background includes certifications in Scrum Product Ownership and Project Management, which have equipped me with the skills to implement agile methodologies and enhance team collaboration. I have consistently driven data-informed decisions, leading to a 20% increase in productivity and a 30% reduction in server costs through resource optimization. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about fostering a productive work culture that encourages innovation and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Cousera
Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
Managed day-to-day operations, optimizing performance and fostering collaboration across teams. Achieved a 20% increase in productivity through efficient processes and led initiatives for student support services.
Operations Manager
Primetime Pal
Jan 2024 - Oct 2023 (-1 years 9 months)
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient execution of business strategies. Managed cross-functional teams and coordinated the launch of the MVP, improving user engagement and optimizing resource allocation.
Project Manager
University of Lagos
May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
Led the development and delivery of a research and analytics mobile app using the Flutter framework. Managed team performance and maintained relationships with stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Project Manager
Lavelle
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Successfully led the development and deployment of a Learning Management System (LMS) on AWS, boosting user engagement and cutting server costs through resource optimization.
Project Manager
TLJGraphics
Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 (1 month)
Managed projects focusing on design and development, ensuring timely delivery and quality control. Developed strong interpersonal relationships to enhance team collaboration.
Intern
Nigerian Airforce Hospital
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)
Gained practical experience in healthcare operations, assisting with various administrative tasks and supporting the healthcare team in delivering quality patient care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Product Owner, Project Management
2024 - 2024
Achieved Certified Scrum Product Owner certification, enhancing skills in product management and agile methodologies.
Coursera
Google Project Management Certificate, Project Management
2023 - 2023
Completed Google Project Management Certificate, gaining knowledge in project management principles and practices.
Tech4Dev
Product Management Course, Product Management
2023 - 2023
Completed a product management course, focusing on enhancing skills in managing product life cycles and team collaboration.
Scrumstudy
Scrum Fundamentals Certification, Project Management
2023 - 2023
Obtained Scrum Fundamentals certification, learning the basics of Scrum framework and its application in project management.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, focusing on the study of physical rehabilitation and therapy techniques to improve patient health outcomes.
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