Celestina Balogun

Celestina Balogun MOBILE:- EMAIL:- Personal Profile: I am a project manager seeking an innovative company poised to disrupt their industry, I bring a high level of enthusiasm, commitment, and organisation to the table. My attention to detail and analytical nature enable me to excel in my role, ensuring that tasks are completed to the highest standard. With excellent communication skills, I have cultivated strong relationships and garnered impressive referrals. My dynamic and energetic work ethic has propelled me forward, allowing me to acquire a diverse set of skills that will drive me to excel in any challenge presented. Skills & Abilities Project management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities internationally Knowledge in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling Proficient in project management software (e.g. MS Project, JIRA, Asana) Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. First Aider (qualified for 7 years) Efficiently onboarding suppliers. HR/Payroll management on many platforms IT Migration project management Events project management Overseeing acquisition project management. Expertly managing hosting and web projects with ECG-GCP expertise. Business Development & Growth project management August 2023 – To Date – Vita Health – contract (Remote) Position: IT Project Manager – IT & Transformation Led and oversaw several global transformation projects, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives and goals. Managed a diverse portfolio of technical projects in collaboration with the InfoSec, ITSS, engineering and dev ops team. Orchestrated the HR Implementation Project across the organisation. Spearheaded a successful implementation of Monday.com across the organisation. Developed and executed a comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, considering the global nature of the project Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different regions and time zones to ensure effective communication and collaboration Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and technology, to ensure successful project implementation Identify and mitigate risks and issues associated with the global transformation project, considering cultural, regulatory, and operational differences across regions Facilitate change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, systems, or organizational structures across global locations Monitor and track project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, including status reports, milestones, and key performance indicators Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment, promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and best practices across global teams Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all project activities, considering the global nature of the transformation project Continuously evaluate and improve project processes and methodologies, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices for future global transformation initiatives. April 2022 – April 2023 – Gumtree & Motors – Contract (Remote Position: IT Project Manager Led cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of projects on-time, within budget, and meeting quality standards Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to establish project goals, scope, timelines, and budgets Developed and executed project plans, including risk management, change management, and communication plans Monitored project progress, tracked actual performance against planned performance, and took corrective actions as needed Reported project status to senior leadership, identified issues and recommended solutions. Facilitated project team meetings, communicated with stakeholders, and provided regular status updates Developed and maintained project documentation, including project charters, requirements, and specifications. Such as NDA’s & RFP’s Conducted post-project reviews and identified lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery. Implemented project management best practices, including process improvements and standardisation April 2020 – December 2021 – Google – Contract (Remote) Position: Programme Admin/ ABP – Legal UK / Creative Lab Managed and organized calendars, appointments, travel arrangements and expenses for senior executives Provided administrative support for meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, distributing materials and following up on action items Coordinated and managed special events, including quarterly board meetings, team building events, and company-wide celebrations Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners Conducted research, gathered data, and prepared reports on company performance and industry trend Assisted with project planning, scheduling, and monitoring using project management tools Worked collaboratively with team members to develop and implement project plans Prepared project status reports and presentations for senior management Monitored project budgets and reviewed financial reports for accuracy Managed vendor relationships and contracts Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans June 2019 –December 2020 – Facebook/ Meta Position: Executive Assistant - Contract Roles: Managed and organized calendars, appointments, travel arrangements and expenses via concur in multi-currencies for senior executives Hosted executive meetings, offsite and summits in various parts of the world such as San Francisco, LA, Tokyo, Singapore and New York, South Africa etc. Screened and arranged executive interviews within the global directors. Provided support for visa applications Liaised with internal and external stakeholders Attended conferences and workshops on behalf of the executive team Managed global team socials, dinners, and happy hours Project management and product management support February 2016- March 2019- Essence Digital Position: Executive Assistant to Founder, - FT Roles: Managed and organized calendars, appointments, travel arrangements and expenses via concur in multi-currencies for senior executives Maintained emails Hosted executive meetings, offsites, and summits in various parts of the world such as San Francisco, LA, Tokyo, Singapore and New York, Italy. Conducted research, gathered data, and prepared reports on company performance and industry trend Screened incoming call for all Executive members I currently support. Compiled new business presentation decks for clients using Google Slides Screened and arranged executive interviews within the global practice leads Liaised with internal and external clients and suppliers such as Google, Group M, WPP, Virgin and more. Managed contracts, vendor relationships, and budgets •Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans January 2015- January 2016 - Playtech/Virtue Fusion Position: Team Assistant Roles: Answering telephone calls Maintaining diaries Personal Assistant to marketing director Arranging appointments Maintaining office stationary organising meetings using a variety of software packages booking transport and accommodation managing databases implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems liaising with staff, suppliers and clients preparing letters, presentations and reports creating PO’s and invoices for accounts team Assisting with social gathering and company internal events Managing Chat Moderators across the UK, Italy, Mexico and Spain. New starters and current employees. Diary and calendar management (MS Outlook) for the office Calendar management for senior staff such as COO and COO from Israel office. Managing the Office showroom. Education Google- Cousera 2022 Project Management Certificate PMP PMP (Project management professional) certificate is in progress East London University- BA Hons: Educations Studies Demonfort University- BA Hons: Drama and Education Studies Havering College BTEC NATIONAL: Drama