Brandon Deonath
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Project Manager
RioMed Ltd
Port Of Spain
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, team members, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative working environment.
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential obstacles in the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions between phases.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts within the organization by contributing ideas for process enhancements based on lessons learned from previous projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully achieve project milestones and objectives.
- Supported senior project managers in executing complex initiatives by performing research, data analysis, and presentation preparation tasks as needed.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish clear goals for successful execution.
- Monitored progress of projects through regular status updates, identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and collaboration on future projects.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues impacting project deadlines or budgets.
- Led system integration efforts, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless transitions.
- Oversaw quality assurance testing processes, ensuring that all software met organizational standards before deployment.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
- 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.
PROJECT OFFICER
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Port of Spain
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Project Coordination & Execution: Monitor project progress through site visits and ensure alignment with objectives by submitting detailed reports
- Coordinate logistics for meetings and activities to ensure smooth execution
- Collaborated on projects including Outfitting and Refurbishment of Social Services Centre (Port of Spain, Arima, Couva, Penal, Rio Claro, Tunapuna), Integrated Social Services Management Information System (ISEMS) Solution, Construction of new main head office for Social Development and miscellaneous works on Ministry owned assets
- Stakeholder Management & Communication: Liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to resolve issues and maintain momentum
- Facilitate meetings and provide regular updates on project status and challenges
- Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
- Support change management to facilitate smooth adoption of new tools and processes
- Documentation & Reporting: Manage project documentation, including scopes, timelines, and risk assessments
- Generate status reports for progress tracking and decision-making
- Budget & Cost Management: Assist in estimating project costs and monitor expenditures to meet financial goals
- Ensure budget adherence and promote accountability
- Contract Administration & Quality Assurance: Negotiate contracts, optimize resource allocation, and review deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to specifications
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead team meetings, resolve issues, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals
- Support project planning and execution
- Process Improvement & Optimization: Analyze performance data to identify improvements, implement solutions, and document best practices for future projects
PROJECT COORDINATOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
St. Augustine/Debe
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Project Management: Oversaw complex site projects from start to finish, including contractor selection, requirements gathering, and project planning
- Managed on-site works, quality assessments, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution
- Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams of 50+ members, ensuring effective communication and alignment across departments and stakeholders
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement and issue resolution throughout project developments
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked with government agencies and external stakeholders to execute high-impact projects, including transforming the Debe Campus into a COVID-19 step-down facility
- Cost Management: Achieved a 60% reduction in electricity costs by negotiating rate adjustments with T&TEC, resulting in significant annual savings
- Documentation & Reporting: Developed and maintained detailed project documentation, including plans, risk assessments, and progress reports
- Enhanced administrative efficiency with daily activity logging
- Technical Proficiency: Managed, operated and troubleshot various on-site systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and network communications
DATA ANALYTICS INTERN
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED
Piarco
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Data Analysis: Used PowerBI, SSIS, SSMS, and MySQL to analyze complex datasets, creating dashboards and reports to enhance decision-making
- Data Integration: Aggregated data from multiple sources and built streamlined pipelines for efficient analysis
- Quality Control: Ensured data accuracy and reliability by overseeing data import processes and maintaining high-quality standards
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
St Augustine06.2019
CSEC/CAPE -
IERE HIGH SCHOOL
Siparia06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Asana
- Trello
- Slack
- Quality control
- Project reporting
- Project monitoring
- Scrum framework
- Task delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
- SharePoint
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- PowerBI
- Azure Devops
- Data Analysis
Activities Awards
- 2015 National Additional Scholarship Winner
- 2012 Junior Mathematics Triathlon finalist
- 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Youth National Volleyball Team
- 2015 Trinidad and Tobago Junior National Volleyball Team
Timeline
Associate Project Manager
RioMed Ltd
10.2024 - Current
PROJECT OFFICER
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
02.2024 - 10.2024
PROJECT COORDINATOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
09.2019 - 01.2024
DATA ANALYTICS INTERN
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED
06.2018 - 09.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
CSEC/CAPE -
IERE HIGH SCHOOL
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