Hi, I'm Elizabeth Aferi, an experienced Project Manager specializing in digital and web development projects. Over the past 10 years, I've had the pleasure of coordinating talented developers and designers to deliver complex backend functionalities and seamless user experiences. I take pride in managing projects independently with clear, consistent communication and ensuring all milestones and budgets are met on time. I am passionate about creating efficient workflows and fostering collaboration, particularly in remote team environments. Whether leading a website development or coordinating system implementations, I strive to maintain professional standards while driving projects toward successful outcomes across a variety of industries.

Elizabeth Aferi

Hi, I'm Elizabeth Aferi, an experienced Project Manager specializing in digital and web development projects. Over the past 10 years, I've had the pleasure of coordinating talented developers and designers to deliver complex backend functionalities and seamless user experiences. I take pride in managing projects independently with clear, consistent communication and ensuring all milestones and budgets are met on time. I am passionate about creating efficient workflows and fostering collaboration, particularly in remote team environments. Whether leading a website development or coordinating system implementations, I strive to maintain professional standards while driving projects toward successful outcomes across a variety of industries.

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Hi, I’m Elizabeth Aferi, an experienced Project Manager specializing in digital and web development projects. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure of coordinating talented developers and designers to deliver complex backend functionalities and seamless user experiences. I take pride in managing projects independently with clear, consistent communication and ensuring all milestones and budgets are met on time.

I am passionate about creating efficient workflows and fostering collaboration, particularly in remote team environments. Whether leading a website development or coordinating system implementations, I strive to maintain professional standards while driving projects toward successful outcomes across a variety of industries.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager at The Kitchen Envy
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend systems, coordinating technical teams to achieve 100% on-time delivery rates. Led cross-functional coordination between developers and stakeholders, utilizing project management tools to streamline development processes efficiently. Delivered digital solutions independently over 12-month cycles, managing timelines and reporting progress while maintaining clear professional communication. Coordinated system implementations with database functionality, reducing technical errors by 30% through organized milestone management and testing. Managed remote development teams using collaborative platforms, achieving 25% efficiency improvement through strategic resource allocation and planning.
Project Manager at The Kitchen Envy
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend systems, coordinating technical teams to achieve 100% on-time delivery rates. Led cross-functional coordination between developers and stakeholders, utilizing project management tools to streamline development processes efficiently. Delivered digital solutions independently over 12-month cycles, managing timelines and reporting progress while maintaining clear professional communication. Coordinated system implementations with database functionality, reducing technical errors by 30% through organized milestone management and testing. Managed remote development teams using collaborative platforms, achieving 25% efficiency improvement through strategic resource allocation and planning.
Senior IT Program Manager at National Indigenous Fire Safety Association of Canada
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend database systems, coordinating technical teams to reduce data retrieval times by 20%. Led cross-functional coordination of developers and stakeholders, managing API integration projects using organized milestone tracking and reporting. Delivered digital solutions independently over 7-month cycles, maintaining clear communication and professional progress reporting throughout development phases. Coordinated system implementations with secure cloud functionality, managing timelines and deliverables while achieving 15% operational efficiency improvement. Managed remote technical teams using collaborative project management tools, reducing project delays by 20% through strategic coordination.
Senior IT Program Manager at National Indigenous Fire Safety Association of Canada
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend database systems, coordinating technical teams to reduce data retrieval times by 20%. Led cross-functional coordination of developers and stakeholders, managing API integration projects using organized milestone tracking and reporting. Delivered digital solutions independently over 7-month cycles, maintaining clear communication and professional progress reporting throughout development phases. Coordinated system implementations with secure cloud functionality, managing timelines and deliverables while achieving 15% operational efficiency improvement. Managed remote technical teams using collaborative project management tools, reducing project delays by 20% through strategic coordination.
Digital Project Manager at She Leads Africa – Accelerator Program
January 1, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Managed digital development projects using Agile methodologies, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve 20% reduction in delivery time. Led web development coordination with designers and developers, managing timelines and deliverables through organized project management tool utilization. Delivered digital solutions independently with regular progress reporting, managing 6-month development cycles while maintaining clear professional communication. Coordinated technical implementations remotely, achieving 25% brand visibility improvement through strategic milestone management and organized delivery processes.
Project Manager at E.Aferi Creative Agency
January 1, 2016 - Present
Managed web development projects with backend functionality, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver within 6-month timelines. Coordinated developers and designers remotely using project management tools, achieving 100% on-time delivery across multiple projects. Delivered digital projects independently with regular progress reporting, managing budgets and milestones for 7+ concurrent initiatives. Led website development with database integration for Shop20 platform, increasing online sales by 40% through enhanced functionality. Managed long-term development cycles lasting 8+ months, maintaining clear communication and professional coordination throughout project lifecycle.
Digital Project Manager at She Leads Africa – Accelerator Program
January 1, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Managed digital development projects using Agile methodologies, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve 20% reduction in delivery time. Led web development coordination with designers and developers, managing timelines and deliverables through organized project management tool utilization. Delivered digital solutions independently with regular progress reporting, managing 6-month development cycles while maintaining clear professional communication. Coordinated technical implementations remotely, achieving 25% brand visibility improvement through strategic milestone management and organized delivery processes.
Project Manager at E.Aferi Creative Agency
January 1, 2016 - Present
Managed web development projects with backend functionality, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver within 6-month timelines. Coordinated developers and designers remotely using project management tools, achieving 100% on-time delivery across multiple projects. Delivered digital projects independently with regular progress reporting, managing budgets and milestones for 7+ concurrent initiatives. Led website development with database integration for Shop20 platform, increasing online sales by 40% through enhanced functionality. Managed long-term development cycles lasting 8+ months, maintaining clear communication and professional coordination throughout project lifecycle.
IT Project Manager at Loblaw Digital
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend SAP integration, coordinating technical teams to achieve 15% operational efficiency improvement. Led cross-functional coordination of developers and stakeholders, managing system implementations using organized project management tools and methodologies. Delivered digital solutions independently over 8-month cycles, maintaining clear communication and professional reporting while managing complex technical deliverables. Coordinated database migrations with development teams, reducing post-launch issues by 25% through organized testing and milestone management processes. Managed remote technical implementations using collaborative platforms, achieving 30% process efficiency improvement through strategic automation and coordination.
IT Project Manager at Loblaw Digital
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Managed web development projects with backend SAP integration, coordinating technical teams to achieve 15% operational efficiency improvement. Led cross-functional coordination of developers and stakeholders, managing system implementations using organized project management tools and methodologies. Delivered digital solutions independently over 8-month cycles, maintaining clear communication and professional reporting while managing complex technical deliverables. Coordinated database migrations with development teams, reducing post-launch issues by 25% through organized testing and milestone management processes. Managed remote technical implementations using collaborative platforms, achieving 30% process efficiency improvement through strategic automation and coordination.

Education

College Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
College Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
College Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
College Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)®
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certified Scrum Product Owner®
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certified Scrum Product Owner®
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment