Celestina Balogun

Celestina Balogun MOBILE:- EMAIL:-LinkedIn 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 Product Management Excellent communication and stakeholder management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in project management software (e.g. MS Project, JIRA, Asana) Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. 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 Lead global transformation projects, aligning with strategic goals; enhanced cross-regional collaboration. Manage diverse technical project portfolios with InfoSec, ITSS, engineering, and DevOps teams. Implement Monday.com across the organisation, improving project tracking and communication. Oversee HR Implementation Project, ensuring smooth integration and user adoption. Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results. Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to senior management. Identify and mitigate risks associated with global transformation, considering cultural and operational differences. Foster an inclusive project environment, promoting global teamwork and knowledge sharing. Continuously evaluate and improve methodologies, incorporating lessons learned for future initiatives. Spearheaded global transformation initiatives, aligning cross-regional teams with strategic objectives and driving measurable outcomes across diverse technical portfolios. Implement cutting-edge project management tools, enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering seamless communication across departments. Conduct thorough risk assessments for global projects, developing mitigation strategies that address cultural and operational challenges in diverse markets. Cultivate an inclusive project environment, promoting knowledge sharing and teamwork among global stakeholders to achieve transformative business goals. April 2022 – April 2023 – Gumtree & Motors – Contract (Remote Position: IT Project Manager Led teams to deliver IT projects on time, within budget, meeting quality standards, and enhancing efficiency. Collaborated with stakeholders to set goals, scope, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment and clarity. Executed project plans, including risk and change management, ensuring smooth project flow. Monitored progress, tracked performance, and implemented corrective actions, maintaining project health. Reported status to senior leadership, identified issues, recommended solutions, fostering transparency. Conducted thorough post-project evaluations, identifying key lessons learned to continuously refine and optimize future project delivery methodologies. Facilitated seamless communication among team members and stakeholders, providing regular status updates and swiftly addressing issues to ensure project success. Spearheaded cutting-edge IT solutions, driving efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in project management methodologies. Optimised resource allocation and streamlined processes, resulting in consistent on-time, within-budget project deliveries and enhanced stakeholder satisfaction. Cultivated strong cross-functional relationships, facilitating seamless communication and alignment among diverse teams to achieve project objectives. Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging insights from post-project evaluations to refine strategies and boost overall project success rates. April 2020 – December 2021 – Google – Contract (Remote) Position: Programme Admin/ ABP – Legal EMEA / Creative Lab Managed executive calendars, travel, and expenses, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency. Prepared agendas, took minutes, and followed up on action items for meetings, enhancing productivity. Organised special events, including board meetings and team-building activities, fostering team cohesion. Liaised with stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners. Conducted research and prepared performance reports, aiding strategic decision-making. Spearheaded creative solutions for the legal department enhancing operational efficiency and reducing case resolution time for the EMEA team. Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in substantial time savings and improved productivity across the Creative Lab department. Fostered strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, facilitating seamless communication and project execution. Meticulously managed complex schedules and logistics for high-profile executives, ensuring flawless coordination of activities. Conducted in-depth research on industry trends, providing valuable insights that informed strategic decision-making processes. Optimized executive schedules and streamlined administrative processes, significantly boosting productivity in the Creative Lab department. June 2019 –December 2020 – Facebook/ Meta Position: Executive Assistant - Contract Screened and scheduled executive interviews, maintaining efficient hiring processes. Orchestrated global executive meetings and summits, enhancing cross-cultural communication and strategic alignment across diverse international locations. Managed complex multi-currency travel arrangements and expenses via Concur, ensuring meticulous financial tracking and reporting for senior executives. Facilitated seamless internal and external stakeholder interactions, fostering strong relationships and efficient communication channels. Streamlined executive operations, enhancing productivity through efficient calendar management and global meeting coordination for senior leadership. Facilitated seamless stakeholder interactions, building strong relationships and efficient communication channels across the organization. Contributed to project management initiatives, offering creative solutions and administrative expertise to drive organizational success. Fostered strong relationships across the organization, facilitating seamless internal and external stakeholder interactions and communication channels February 2016- March 2019- Essence Digital Position: Executive Assistant to Founder, - FT Created alignment across international offices. Conducted comprehensive industry-managed senior executives' calendars, travel, and expenses across multiple currencies, ensuring efficiency. Hosted global executive meetings and summits, enhancing cross-regional collaboration. Prepared detailed reports on company performance and industry trends, supporting strategic decisions. Liaised with key clients and suppliers, strengthening professional relationships and vendor management. Screened and arranged executive interviews, streamlining the recruitment process for global practice leads. Orchestrated global executive meetings and summits, enhancing cross-cultural communication and strategic analyses and company performance reports, providing crucial insights for data-driven decision-making. Fostered relationships with high-profile clients like Google and Virgin, facilitating seamless communication and strengthening business partnerships. Meticulously managed multi-currency expenses and complex travel arrangements, ensuring flawless logistics for senior executives. Streamlined executive interview processes and new business presentations, significantly improving operational efficiency and client acquisition. Led global executive summits, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and strategic alignment across international offices. January 2015- January 2016 - Playtech/Virtue Fusion Position: Team Assistant Supported marketing director with scheduling and administrative tasks, enhancing team productivity. Coordinated international chat moderators, ensuring smooth operations across multiple regions. Managed office diaries and calendars, optimizing time management for senior staff. Organized company events and social gatherings, fostering team cohesion and morale. Handled procurement and invoicing, streamlining financial processes and vendor relations. Facilitated company events and social gatherings, boosting team morale and strengthening interpersonal relationships within the organisation. Streamlined administrative processes by implementing new procedures, resulting in improved workflow and increased departmental productivity. 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