Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
English, German, French, Kazakh, Russian
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Gulmira Serkebay

Winston-Salem

Summary

Proficient Project Director successful at overseeing multiple projects with a capable and efficient style. Offering almost twenty-year history of completing projects on time. Desiring a dynamic new role with growth potential.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Hotel Ambassador
Almaty City
02.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations, driving quality standards and meeting customer expectations.
  • Promoted teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Improved guest service by providing staff guidance, feedback and individual coaching.
  • Contacted guests to check on satisfaction and inquire about improvement suggestions.

Project Director

TC Centre & Almaty Kids' School
Almaty City
09.2005 - Current

Created and implemented of improved educational technologies and learning models in the field of teaching mathematics, programming and foreign languages for children in primary and secondary schools;
Educated and prepared the high school student for admission to foreign universities. Developed the cooperation with foreign educational institutions of Western Europe (Germany and Austria)

  • Supervised project schedules to make sure that key milestones were being met at every phase.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Increased project efficiency by guiding and leading employees on proper practices.
  • Designed project management control roadmap for effective oversight

Freelance Teacher

Private Practice
Almaty City
03.2002 - 08.2005
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Presented material to large groups, small groups and one-on-one with equal proficiency and universally superior learning results.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.

Project Coordinator

Heidelberg-Nordasien GMBH Austria
Almaty City
01.1999 - 03.2003
  • Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
  • Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project expenses.
  • Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
  • Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
  • Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
  • Managed portfolio of projects to drive on-time deliverables within scope and budget.
  • Introduced change improvement plans to achieve goals, methodologies and initiatives.

Education

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA - Foreign Languages And History

Kazakh National State University Al-Farabi
Almaty City
06.1995

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Complex Problem Solving

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Kazakh
Native/ Bilingual

English, German, French, Kazakh, Russian

  • Being multilingual has made my career really interesting and has given me a lot of opportunities to pursue
  • Еasily acquired new knowledge in the field of teaching mathematics and programming in elementary and secondary schools
  • Having a great interest in a new industry and am ready to acquire new skills and professional knowledge

Timeline

Project Manager

Hotel Ambassador
02.2021 - Current

Project Director

TC Centre & Almaty Kids' School
09.2005 - Current

Freelance Teacher

Private Practice
03.2002 - 08.2005

Project Coordinator

Heidelberg-Nordasien GMBH Austria
01.1999 - 03.2003

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA - Foreign Languages And History

Kazakh National State University Al-Farabi
Gulmira Serkebay