Laurina Ezike

LAURINA C. EZIKE Mobile: - Email:- www.linkedin.com/in/Laurina-michaeolowo RM10 7XL, Dagenham, Essex. Resourceful Project Manager adept at planning, directing and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Monitors projects by adhering to schedule and budget, managing teams, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Skills ● Project Coordination – Budget management, Risk ● Analytical problem-solving skills, management, Schedule management ● Stakeholder / Client Relationship management ● Leadership and Decision-making skills ● Scope, Time and Quality Management ● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Attention to Detail ● Teamwork and collaboration skills ● Proficient in IT tools and software such as: Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Basecamp, Google Workspace Tools – Docs, Sheet, Slides, Google Drive, Office Suite, ClickUp, Slack. Work Experience Project Manager (Global Privacy Program Implementation) | Sterling Tech Solutions, 01/2024 ● Led a team of passionate professionals, collaborating closely with stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive Global Privacy Program to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ● Contributed to the legal analysis of the GDPR, researching its requirements and implications for STS's data handling practices and operations. ● Developed and executed a detailed project plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to achieve project objectives on time and within budget. ● Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and developed strategies to mitigate risks and also updating the RAIDs log all through the project lifecycle. ● Documented project activities, findings, and outcomes for reference and future compliance initiatives on Basecamp and Google drive. ● Established and maintained project backlog within Jira, ensuring a clear and prioritized list of tasks for the team’s workflow. ● Presented project progress reports weekly to stakeholders, documented key decisions and action items in meeting minutes using Confluence and provided updates on milestones, achievements, and upcoming tasks. Project Team Lead / Secretary & PRO - Women Economic Empowerment and Sustainability Project (WEES-P) | Empowered Sapiens Mulier Initiative (ESMI), Lagos Branch. 01/2020 – 01/2023 ● Led a team of passionate professionals, collaborating closely with stakeholders to design and execute a comprehensive program targeting women entrepreneurs. ● Organised and carried out the WEES-deliverables, Project's which included the training of over 30 women in sustainable economic and financial skills and the empowerment of 4 women economically. ● Utilized project management solutions like Click Up to organize and distribute tasks to team members with due dates. ● Created a project budget for each phase of the project and reported project progress to the Board of Trustees when it became due. ● Participated in brainstorming and goal-setting sessions for the organisations next projects. Cover Computer Science Teacher | Supply Agency | 11/2023 ● Delivered pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring learning objectives were met and students remained engaged. ● Maintained a positive learning environment, managing student behavior, addressing disruptions, and providing support as needed. ● Adhered to the school curriculum, ensuring lesson plans were followed to achieve educational goals. ● Kept accurate records of attendance, behavior, and student progress, providing reports to teachers and school administration. Harmonie Spring Group, 05/19 – 09/23 Training Coordinator | 09/2021 – 08/2023 ● Identified the skills that require attention by conducting assessments of the school's training needs. ● Created training plans, curriculum, and courses that address skill and knowledge gaps. ● Analyzed the effects of training on personnel and the effectiveness of the instruction. Member, Quality Assurance Control Team |01/ 2021 – 08/ 2023 ● Ensured that instructional delivery adheres to the criteria set by the schools. ● Monitored and interacted with teachers during lesson delivery to ensure that suitable instructional materials are used. ● Provided resources for enhancing weak areas and identifying strong ones. HOD ICT Department / ICT & Computer Science Teacher |05/2019 – 09/2023 ● Taught students in grades KS 1 through KS 4 using a curriculum that combines the Cambridge curriculum from the UK and the National Curriculum of Nigeria. ● Organized and trained administrators and instructors on how to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel, which increased teachers' productivity and confidence by 60%. ● Employed learner-centered teaching techniques to prepare and deliver lessons, promoting cooperation and teamwork to the extent of 90%. ● Monitored and evaluated student progress which enhances managerial decision-making IT Instructor |British Spring College. | 09/2016 – 12/2018 ● Assessed and documented student progress in computer classes. ● Delivered engaging curriculum through various teaching methods. ● Attended professional development courses to expand knowledge. ● Developed hybrid curriculum, elevating pupils' competence by 70%. ● Achieved 85% success rate for IGCSE ICT exams among Year 12 students. IT Support Analyst |Novena Diagnostic Centre | 01/2009 – 12/2012 ● Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate. ● Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution. ● Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing. ● Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash and credit card. IT Support Officer|Febmex Cybercafe | 02/2008 – 12/2008 ● Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents. ● Troubleshoot copy machines and printers and scheduled service as needed. ● Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail. ● Completed basic calculations and formulas to verify data accuracy prior to entry. ● Managed documents by organising forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports. Educationand Training ● ● ● ● PRINCE2 Foundations Course |Udemy, April 2024. Customer Service: Problem Solving & Troubleshooting | LinkedIn Learning, May 2022 IT Support |Digital Witch IT Support Team, April 2022 B.Sc. Computer Science |Nnamdi Azikwe University, September 2014