An accomplished educator with over 10 years of experience, complemented by a strong background in project management. Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with four years of expertise in planning, executing and managing projects across diverse industries. Holds an MBA in Project Management from the university of Wales, showcasing a strategic blend of leadership, organizational skills and a commitment to excellence. Proven ability to integrate educational and managerial insights to drive impactful outcomes in both academic and professional settings. Results-driven professional in the field of training and development, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in instructional design, employee engagement strategies, and performance management systems. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to effectively drive organizational growth and learning initiatives.
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Edward Maekopo PMP
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Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ConsultantMaun
Project Management Trainer
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
- Developed training materials for management and leadership programs.
- Led discussions on best practices in management training and development strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align training initiatives with business objectives.
- Conducted assessments on existing management skills, identified areas of improvement and created plans for development.
- Analyzed feedback from participants to modify curriculums for future classes.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to individual managers.
Sedie Junior Secondary School
Educator
08.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and concerns.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff on best practices.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Member of Staff Development Committee: Training teachers on performance management system (signing and completing PDP's, cascading annual plans and strategic plans, guiding supervisors on review guidelines).
- Member of Adopt a School Committee: Collaborated with team members and wrote a proposal that helped our school get adopted by Dessert and Delta Safaris in January 2024.
Sedie Junior Secondary SchoolMaun
Cyclic Maintenance Coordinator
09.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Implemented safety protocols for staff and students during maintenance activities.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported issues to management regularly.
- Collaborated with administration to prioritize maintenance requests effectively.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks and checked facilities and grounds for issues needing attention.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times during maintenance operations.
- Provided technical advice to other personnel regarding the use and operation of equipment or machinery.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ordering additional items as needed.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for school facilities and equipment.
Okavango International School
Project Manager
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Identified stakeholders for the learning management system.
- Worked with the stakeholders identified to scope the project.
- Assisted the school management to come up with a project charter.
- Collected requirements from various stakeholders for the learning management software.
- Lead cross functional team, including designers, developers, QA testers and content creators.
- Regularly assessed team productivity and provided feedback or support when needed.
- Created a detailed project schedule using Gantt chart on Ms Project.
- Provided stakeholders with regular updates through meetings.
- Supervised QA testing, including usability, functionality and performance tests.
- Arranged training of end users and established technical support channels.
- Conducted a retrospective to evaluate successes, challenges and areas for improvement after the launch of the LMS.
Education
Project Management InstituteNewtown Square,Pennslyvania, USA
Project Management Professional
10.2024
University Overview
International Institute of Management And Technical StudiesPal Gam, Surat, Gujarat, India
Professional Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying
12-2023
University Overview
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership CenterUNISA,Midrand, South Africa
Certificate in Civic Leadership
11-2017
University Overview
University of WalesCardiff, Wales
MBA in Project Management
05-2015
University Overview
Institute of Commercial ManagementHampshire, Englang
Advanced Diploma in Project Management
10-2010
University Overview
University of BotswanaGaborone, Botswana
Bachelor of Education from Science
10-2009
University Overview
Skills
- Training development
- Workshop facilitation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Classroom management
- Stakeholder management
- Virtual training
- Training evaluation
- Instructional methodologies
Timeline
Project Management Trainer
Consultant
03.2024 - Current
Cyclic Maintenance Coordinator
Sedie Junior Secondary School
09.2019 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Okavango International School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Educator
Sedie Junior Secondary School
08.2014 - Current
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional
International Institute of Management And Technical Studies
Professional Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying
Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center
Certificate in Civic Leadership
University of Wales
MBA in Project Management
Institute of Commercial Management
Advanced Diploma in Project Management
University of Botswana
Bachelor of Education from Science