Shima Ehsani
Leatherhead, Surrey, UK
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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.
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Collaborated with designers and developers to create engaging websites that align with clients'
brand guidelines and objectives.
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Led email campaign strategy, overseeing the development and execution of targeted email
campaigns to drive customer engagement and conversions.
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Acted as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress and
addressing any concerns or issues.
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Implemented KPIs and project milestones to measure progress and ensure project goals were
achieved.
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Reviewed project resources, analysed their suitability, and provided recommendations for
optimizing resource allocation.
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Conducted project planning, resource allocation, and budget management to ensure projects
were delivered on time and within budget.
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Implemented project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Zoho, Microsoft Project
management) and methodologies to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
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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
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§ 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.
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References available upon request
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