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Guldana Shakarova

Guldana Shakarova

Baku

Summary

Skilled in managing complex projects within fast-paced environments, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in team coordination and resource allocation developed in tech-driven setting. Dedicated to leveraging transferable skills for impactful contributions in diverse professional landscapes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager

Customar Interactive Agency
06.2024 - Current
  • Communicating with stakeholders, including product owners, vendors, and executive leaders
  • Coordinating with stakeholders, including project teams, vendors, and end-users, to gather and clarify requirements
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries, effective communication, and high-quality results.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Led and managed a staff of 10 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.

Head Project Coordinator

Human Development Center
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker, and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for cost-effective services and materials.
  • Coordinated training initiatives for team members, enhancing their skill sets and contributing to overall project success.
  • Delivered high-quality results within tight deadlines by managing resources effectively and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Led the planning and execution of 15+ training and event projects, ensuring smooth coordination and impactful outcomes.

Assistant Project Manager Intern

Enactus Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Facilitating communication with team leaders to gather project feedback
  • Collaborating with team students to enhance entrepreneurial skills through training initiatives
  • Contributing to ideation and event planning in partnership with the project coordinator
  • Used process improvement tools to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, improving efficiency 20%.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Azerbaijan State University of Economics/International School of Economics
Baku
01.2024

Skills

Effective communication

  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Team management
  • Risk management
  • MS Office
  • ClickUp
  • Asana
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Scrum framework
  • Project scheduling
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile methodology
  • Scrum Framework

Accomplishments

Awarded the "Əlaçı" Scholarship
PASHA Holding | Sep 2022 – May 2023
Selected as one of the top-performing students for a highly competitive scholarship program based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and community engagement.

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org – 02/01/25
  • 'Product Owner' Scholarship Program, Div Academy – 10/01/24 – 03/31/25
  • Agile Software Development, Coursera & University of Minnesota – 08/01/24
  • Successfully Completed 'Əlaçı' Scholarship Program, PASHA Holding – 09/01/22 – 05/31/23
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials, Coursera & Macquarie University – 11/01/22
  • Foundations of Project Management, Coursera & Google – 06/01/21
  • Project Initiation, Coursera & Google – 09/01/21
  • Project Management Training Program, The Secret Business Academy – 12/01/21

Languages

Azerbaijani
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Customar Interactive Agency
06.2024 - Current

Head Project Coordinator

Human Development Center
12.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Project Manager Intern

Enactus Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 03.2022

BBA - Business Administration

Azerbaijan State University of Economics/International School of Economics

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