Shima Ehsani

Shima Ehsani Leatherhead, Surrey, UK -- Personal Profile Highly skilled project manager with many years of experience in successfully delivering complex projects and leading cross-functional teams. Leading and executing successful digital campaigns for prominent clients such as Vanguard, BlackRock,Fulcrum, and Wellington. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams of designers and developers to create impactful websites and execute email campaigns. Adept at project planning, client communication, and delivering projects within budget and timeline constraints. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Key Skills Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Advanced user of Excel, SQL, Google Analytics, HTML, WordPress Experience Project Manager Dec2022- Now TWO Digital- London, UK Responsibilities § Taking ownership and independently planning fully rounded digital campaigns/projects from the initial stages through to the final delivery. § Collaborated with designers and developers to create engaging websites that align with clients' brand guidelines and objectives. § Led email campaign strategy, overseeing the development and execution of targeted email campaigns to drive customer engagement and conversions. § Acted as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or issues. § Implemented KPIs and project milestones to measure progress and ensure project goals were achieved. § Reviewed project resources, analysed their suitability, and provided recommendations for optimizing resource allocation. Page 1 of 4 § Conducted project planning, resource allocation, and budget management to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget. § Implemented project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Zoho, Microsoft Project management) and methodologies to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency. § Excellent understanding of production plans and CMS systems. Junior Project Manager Jul 2021-Dec 2022 Omni Heat & Power- London, UK Responsibilities § Managing the implementation of commercial energy efficiency projects, reporting to the Project Lead § Preparing project documents including pre-start packs, project plans and O&M manuals § Reporting project progress by preparing weekly reports and updating Gant charts for project stakeholders § Managing the orders and tool hire for the projects § Managing the hiring of resources for the projects including reviewing CVs, communicating with recruiters and conducting interviews § Resource planning and onsite coordination to ensure timely progress § Working with project management software packages including Microsoft Project and Zoho Project Assistant Project Manager (Internship) Nov 2020 – Jun 2021 Xydus- London, UK Responsibilities § Supporting the client implementation of ID verification solutions § Conducting UAT internal tests § Supporting the Scrum Master in conducting daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings § Working with Jira and Confluence to document actions and update tickets Volunteer Feb 2020 – April 2020 Cancer Research UK - London, UK Responsibilities § Serving customers in the Cancer Research shop based in Islington § Sorting through donated items and pricing stock Accountant (part time) Feb 2017 –Aug 2019 ICC Group– Tehran, Iran (ICC operates a number of beauty clinics) Responsibilities § Processed monthly payroll for employees § Daily bookkeeping of financial transactions and invoices § Performed monthly bank reconciliation Page 2 of 4 § Produced outstanding payment reports for management Accountant Apr 2015 – Dec 2016 Pourateb – Tehran, Iran (Pourateb is one of the largest pharma companies in Iran) Responsibilities § Managed payable and receivable accounts as well as reconciliation of bank and AR/AP § Prepared documentation for annual external audits § Prepared bespoke financial reports for management using MS Excel § Assisted tax accountants in preparing VAT and tax returns Accountant Oct 2014 -March 2015 Samintile group – Tehran, Iran (Samintile is a supplier of tiles and building material) Responsibilities § Provided monthly management financial reports § Processed invoices and payment documents § Managed client and supplier accounts Accountant (part-time and full-time) 2008 – 2014 Part Electric – Tehran, Iran (Part Electric is a manufacturer of home electrical devices) Responsibilities § Maintained records of 80+ clients, including ledger accounts § Processed payroll for 450 employees monthly § Prepared invoices, expense reports and payment memos § Assisted tax accountants in preparing tax returns Education and Qualifications Google Project Management Certified Agile Basics Certified (AgileInstitute) Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) Project Management Certified (IMI) MSc Industrial Management 2013 - 2015 Iran Azad University BSc Industrial Management 2008 - 2013 Iran Azad University Languages Fluent in English, Persian and Azeri (Turkish). Interests I enjoy yoga, hiking and reading in my spare time. Page 3 of 4 References available upon request Page 4 of 4