Samuel Sweeharan
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated Project Officer successful at cultivating strong relationships and building quality-minded teams. Consistent record of completing projects according to schedule and earning high client satisfaction. Determined [Job Title] adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
World Vision
New Delhi, India
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Monitored progress against established metrics continually adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results successfully.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Reduced project delivery timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams in executing complex projects on time, within budget constraints, while adhering to stringent quality standards.
Project Manager
Navjeevan Seva Mandal
03.2000 - 06.2010
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Project Coordinator
EFICOR
04.1997 - 02.2000
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
Education
Bachelor of Divinity - Theology
Serompore University
Pune06.1989
Skills
- Mind Mapping
- Relationship Building
- Document coordination
- Team Leadership
- Presentation Skills
- Staff Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Project Officer
World Vision
06.2010 - 06.2017
Project Manager
Navjeevan Seva Mandal
03.2000 - 06.2010
Project Coordinator
EFICOR
04.1997 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Divinity - Theology
Serompore University