Certified PMP • Business Transformation Expert

Cynthia Ekhator

Project Manager | Program & Operations Management

Certified PMP with expertise in business transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional program management. Delivering measurable results through strategic planning and data-driven decision making.

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PMP Certified

Professional Summary

Certified Project Management Professional with proven expertise

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs across consulting and service delivery environments. Experienced in managing the full project life cycle from strategy and planning through execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Proficient in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies, with expertise in stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and performance improvement. Skilled in leveraging data analytics tools such as Power BI and SQL to generate insights, optimize workflows, and inform decision-making.

8+
Years Experience
92%
Operational Efficiency
40%
Time Reduction
10+
Certifications

Core Competencies

Professional skills and expertise

Program Management

Strategic project leadership & execution

Project Life Cycle
Agile
Scrum
Waterfall
Risk Management
Change Management

Data Analytics & BI

Data-driven insights & visualization

Power BI
SQL
Excel
Tableau
Data Visualization

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional collaboration & communication

Cross-functional Collaboration
Active Listening
Conflict Resolution
Policy & Advocacy

Project Tools

Modern project management platforms

Microsoft Project
JIRA
Asana
Trello
SharePoint

AI & Automation

Next-generation technology integration

Generative AI
ChatGPT
Prompt Engineering
Workflow Automation

Certifications

Professional credentials & expertise

PMP
AWS Developer
ITIL 4
Six Sigma
Scrum Master

Expertise Levels

Project Management95%
Data Analytics90%
Stakeholder Management92%
Process Optimization88%
Risk Management93%
AI & Automation85%

Professional Experience

Key achievements and responsibilities

Project Manager PMO

Desatech Consulting • Dallas, TX • 2021 - Present

Current Role

Business Transformation Initiative

Managed high-impact business transformation initiative, defining and executing over seven distinct work streams including contract governance, vendor oversight, policy development, and internal control restructuring. Delivered 92% improvement in operational efficiency.

Healthcare & Nonprofit Operations

Oversaw end-to-end redesign of operational workflows for healthcare and nonprofit sectors, structuring projects into actionable work streams focused on compliance, training, reporting, and change readiness.

AI Integration

Applied generative AI tools to automate risk analysis and regulatory document review processes, reducing audit preparation time by 40% and enhancing policy accuracy.

Digital Workflow Solutions

Implemented cross-functional digital workflow solutions using MS Project, Confluence, and SharePoint, improving task coordination, documentation accuracy, and team productivity.

MS Project
Power BI
SharePoint
Generative AI
Compliance

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of North Texas • Denton, TX • 2021 - 2022

Academic Project Management

Managed academic projects involving 60 students each term, improving group collaboration using structured templates and rubrics. Facilitated capstone group projects from ideation through final presentation.

Digital Project Tracking

Supported implementation of digital project tracking and reporting system for academic initiatives, utilizing SharePoint and Excel-based dashboards to centralize timelines and deliverables, reducing reporting preparation time by 25%.

SharePoint
Excel
Instructional Design
Project Planning

Communications Intern

FedEx Corporation • Memphis, TN • 2022

Global Internal Communication

Designed global internal communication TeamSite on SharePoint to improve communication and procedural clarity across departments. Defined core workstreams related to procedural documentation, policy alignment, and reporting governance.

Community Engagement

Coordinated the 2022 FedEx Academy outreach initiative as a community engagement project. Conducted market and policy research to support strategic decisions on communication initiatives.

SharePoint
Policy Research
Community Outreach
Strategic Planning

Project Coordinator

SEEDS – Access • Dallas, TX • 2015 - 2021

Business Transformation

Led multi-year business transformation initiative in the SEEDS Financial Department, digitizing client onboarding and financial reporting systems. Achieved 40% reduction in processing time and improved data accuracy.

Strategic Planning

Directed strategic planning and transformation sessions with cross-functional leaders. Facilitated quarterly business reviews and operational audits, proactively identifying risks and resolving bottlenecks.

MS Project
JIRA
Power BI
Process Optimization

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