Dana Margies Email & Phone Number

Poole, Gb

Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom

Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom

Wimborne

• Created and consolidated detail/master schedules for large complex programmes, including critical paths,• Monitored and reviewed project cost and schedule performance, • Regular analysis of planned and actual data, established variances to plan, and forecasted future project performance,• Update project plans, schedule interdependencies, durations, budgets and estimate at completion,• Generated, analysed and reported variances against project baseline and provided advice to project managers on opportunities for project efficiency and recovery,• Continuously improved process and performance, by improving reporting output from the project and work package risk registers,• Managed project SharePoint areas.

Poole

I had to look after my son and took some time out to home-school him.

Wimborne

• Created and consolidated detail/master schedules for large complex projects, including critical paths,• Monitored and reviewed project cost and schedule performance, • Undertook regular analysis of planned and actual data, established variances to plan, and forecasted future project performance,• Updated project plans, schedule interdependencies, durations, budgets and estimate at completion,• Generated, analysed and reported variances against project baseline and provided advice to project managers on opportunities for project efficiency and recovery,• Continuously improved process and performance, by improving reporting output from the project and work package risk registers,• Managed project SharePoint areas.

London, United Kingdom

I was accountable for managing the delivery of e-recruitment system implementations for a number of international Blue-chip clients.• Managed all change requests, estimations and requisitions both during implementation and post Go Live.• Responsible for budget control which in turn involved resource allocation, coordination & planning. • Reported budget against actual to the project board on a regular basis and took necessary steps to ensure the project remained within scope. • Responsible for managing / resolving risks assessments and supplying stakeholders with appropriate status reports. • Worked closely with Account Managers, System Analysts and Business Analysts to maintain client satisfaction and in turn, suggested relevant process enhancements.• Oversaw the creation of detailed specifications to ensure client’s business requirements were met, both through bespoke solutions and configuration of the core product. • Helped define and streamline internal processes to improve productivity, ensure SLAs were met and to ensure client satisfaction. These processes were regularly reviewed and amended if deemed appropriate.• Assisted both clients and account managers in providing management information and data analysis to improve future programmes.• Worked closely with the technical team to oversee technical specifications and finding the optimal solution by adhering to Change Control procedures.• By obtaining the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification and applying best practices in project management, I acquired the ability to manage business and project risk more effectively and therefore ultimately saved the company money and effort.

Hamburg Area, Germany

- Implemented an internal Project Management and Controlling tool (PHProject),- Implemented CRM & ERP projects in partnership with myfactory for multiple industrial clients,- Involved in testing E-Recruitment systems,- Involved in implementing an intranet content management system for a major European Bank,- Increased efficiency collecting client data using content management system.

Munich Area, Germany

- Business data analysis and KPI reporting to management body,- Oversaw weekly project forecasts of EMEA Professional Services Project Managers,- Obtained purchase orders from clients,- Released invoices according to milestones worth up £200,000 - £300,000 per quarter,- Involved in introducing Oracle Project to Professional Services department across EMEA,- Coordinated contracts with external contractors and reviewing and approving time and material invoices, - Planned resources for the Professional Services team and external consultants.- Optimised the Professional Services workflow by designing and implementing a time saving and efficient CRM database,- Improved reporting of project performance and billing overviews by implementing advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities,- Managed projects and client training worth £15,000 - £25,000 per quarter.

- Involved in performance auditing and controlling of contractors according to an agreement,- Involved in economic feasibility studies and risk analysis,- Designed and implemented quality assessment,- Assessed customer satisfaction evaluation,- Developed a bonus/malus evaluation for service providers,- Developed statistical analysis and prognoses.

Frankfurt Area, Germany

- Employee administration - Job interviews and recruitment, - Involved in the selection of an applicant management system,- Participated Career and Bonding Fairs, - Assisted the Human Resources Department of foreign affairs