ALLEN RAKEI

Overseeing a technology integration initiative with a $1.1M budget. Successfully enhanced operational efficiencies and revolutionized customer relationship management, closely aligning with strategic business goals.

• Exercised strategic leadership in overseeing project management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to budget constraints.
• Directed process improvement efforts, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Managed stakeholder engagement, utilizing advanced communication skills to build strong relationships and foster collaborative project environments.

Achievement

• Successfully delivered a complex technology integration project under budget, achieving a 15% cost saving without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by 30% through strategic communication and engagement practices, setting a new benchmark for project delivery excellence.

led the delivery of five concurrent projects, managing a collective budget of $930K, to enhance digital registry systems and improve service delivery.

• Created project governance models to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget, focusing on superior execution and financial management, including cost estimation, financial forecasting, and expenditure monitoring.
• Translated strategic business objectives into actionable plans, contributing to significant revenue growth and cost efficiency through the implementation of effective business strategies and risk management practices.

Achievement

• Spearheaded initiatives resulting in a 20% increase in revenue.
• Achieved a 25% reduction in operational costs.

Directed a national technology rollout project from proof of concept to completion, managing a comprehensive project lifecycle with a budget of ~$1.4M. Ensured meticulous project execution, financial management, and team coordination across all phases.

• Implemented rigorous project monitoring and financial oversight, including forecasting, expense tracking, and success measurement, to manage a $1.4M budget effectively.
• Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
• Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.

Achievement

• Enhanced network performance and reliability across all deployed sites, resulting in a 37% improvement in operational efficiency and significant reductions in downtime.
• Enhanced user satisfaction by 25%

Contemporary Technology Solutions (CTS) provides a comprehensive suite of security, technology, and automation solutions for businesses and homes of all sizes. CTS offers a wide range of services, including managed security services, security consulting, security products, technology solutions, and automation solutions

• Managed project teams to ensure successful completion of projects within budget and timeline.
• Assisted in the preparation of presentations for board meetings and other executive-level events.
• Drafted proposals outlining scope of work, timelines, deliverables, costs estimates.

Achievements

• Spearheaded a team to exceed delivery expectations, completing 100% of projects on time and within budget, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and repeat business rates.
• Authored and streamlined proposal development, enhancing the precision and appeal of project bids, resulting in a 15% growth in successful project acquisitions compared to the previous year.

• Led and managed the full project lifecycle for the following projects at Koala Living
• Identified and mitigated risks, and developed contingency plans.
• Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.