Alison Goodwin Rogers
Villa #5, 7-7 Clieveden Avenue
Summary
Results-driven Implementation Project Manager committed to reengineering and delivering consistent and strategic end-to-end business process solutions. Analytical professional well-versed in coordinating and prioritizing project tasks, managing timelines and maintaining project plans to communicate status to clients and senior management. Communicative leader with proven track record of proactively identifying and resolving problems with creative solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Implementation Manager
MEDIAROGERS Group
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Oversaw implementation lifecycle processes based on organizational needs, regulatory requirements and customer demand.
- Created implementation methodologies to control project costs and meet deadlines.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
Consultant
Backative Jamaica
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Project Coordinator/Procurement Specialist
Project Management Unit For World Bank-funded Projects
07.2012 - 10.2017
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Consultant
Office Of The National Authorising Officer For The European Development Fund
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Business Development Advisor
Antigua & Barbuda Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- Communicated with local organizations to build networks and develop leads.
- Addressed each customers' needs and wants to recommend suitable product options.
- Created and implemented marketing strategies and proposed innovative ideas to attract new clients.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
- Targeted prospective clients by reviewing business directories, building database of leads and attending networking events.
Programme Director
CARIFORUM/CARICOM Regional Tourism Programme Project Unit
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
Education
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
St. Mary's University
Nova Scotia, CanadaBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Allison University
New Brunswick, CanadaSkills
- Implementation Management
- Organizational Systems
- Project Management
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Logistical Needs
- Business Process
- Project Implementation
- Methodology Implementation
- Project Goals and Milestones
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Professional Training
June 2022
Management Institute for National Development – Essentials of Project Management
September - November 2019
Inter-American Development Bank EDX Course - Risk Management in Development Projects
July - September 2018
Inter-American Development Bank EDX Course - Project Management for Development
November - December 2017
Inter-American Development Bank EDX Course - Data for Effective Policy Making
June 2017
World Bank Training on Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement
November 2016
World Bank Workshop on New Procurement Framework for Investment Project Financing, Grenada
Timeline
Implementation Manager
MEDIAROGERS Group
06.2022 - Current
Consultant
Backative Jamaica
04.2018 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator/Procurement Specialist
Project Management Unit For World Bank-funded Projects
07.2012 - 10.2017
Consultant
Office Of The National Authorising Officer For The European Development Fund
06.2011 - 06.2012
Business Development Advisor
Antigua & Barbuda Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
07.2008 - 04.2011
Programme Director
CARIFORUM/CARICOM Regional Tourism Programme Project Unit
01.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - International Development Studies
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Allison University
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