Tamara Iakobadze

As a Project Management Team Lead, I lead a dedicated team in orchestrating the development of innovative digital products, shaping business strategies, and overseeing construction projects. While some initiatives are still in progress or pre-launch phases, my focus remains on strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and fostering a culture of agility and innovation across all domains.

• Leadership & Team Management: Motivating and empowering project managers to excel, fostering a collaborative team environment, and providing guidance and support to ensure project success.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Developing comprehensive project plans, setting clear objectives, and implementing strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating clear and effective communication channels between project teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Identifying potential risks and issues proactively, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing contingency plans to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluating project management processes and methodologies, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including development, business, design, construction team, to align project objectives with organizational priorities and drive synergies across departments.

In my role as a Project Manager, I played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of various initiatives, spanning software development. Despite the diverse nature of projects, I successfully navigated complex challenges, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational goals and delivering tangible results across all domains.

• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing all aspect of the project with Agile Methodologies
• Interact with company’s business side , understand their requirements and deliver them to the development team
• Enable team complete assigned tasks within set time, and to deliver top performance
• Maintain status report of the project and also keep a record of the previous reports
• Supervise and motivate project team working in an agile environment.

As the Deputy Head of the Public Relations (PR) Department, the primary responsibility entails the development and execution of a comprehensive PR strategy in collaboration with various entities within the University framework, including faculties, university centers, clinical bases, institutions, and student organizations. This role extends beyond the confines of the University, necessitating engagement with external stakeholders to foster broader visibility and engagement.

• Strategic Planning: Formulating and executing PR strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives, leveraging insights from project management methodologies to ensure efficient resource allocation and timeline adherence.
• Media Relations: Conducting comprehensive research, composing articulate press releases, and establishing targeted media outreach to amplify the University's presence across diverse channels.
• Campaign Management: Designing and implementing innovative publicity campaigns tailored to distinct audiences, employing project management frameworks to optimize campaign effectiveness and monitor key performance indicators.
• Event Coordination: Orchestrating various events, ranging from press conferences to exhibitions, leveraging project management principles to oversee logistics, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Digital Engagement: Managing and curating engaging content across social media platforms, harnessing project management methodologies to streamline content creation, scheduling, and performance analysis.
• Crisis Management: Navigating potential crises by adeptly managing the PR aspect, employing strategic planning and swift action to mitigate reputational risks and uphold the University's image.
• Collateral Development: Overseeing the creation and dissemination of promotional materials, including brochures, direct mail leaflets, and promotional videos, with a focus on maintaining consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Media Analysis: Analyzing media coverage to glean actionable insights, employing project management tools for data aggregation and interpretation to inform future PR strategies.
• Opportunity Identification: Identifying and capitalizing on new promotional avenues while tracking the progress of ongoing PR campaigns, utilizing project management methodologies for efficient resource allocation and campaign optimization.
• Public Speaking: Representing the University at various forums, including interviews, press conferences, and presentations, showcasing effective communication skills honed through project management experience.

• Strategic PR Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement strategic PR plans aligned with the University's mission and goals. Utilize your expertise to identify emerging trends, anticipate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the University's reputation.
• Interviewing Sources: Conduct interviews with relevant sources, including faculty members, students, alumni, and industry experts, to gather insights and perspectives for PR initiatives. Ensure that interviews are conducted professionally and ethically, adhering to established journalistic standards.
• Copywriting and Editing: Write, edit, and submit compelling copy for various communication channels, including press releases, articles, newsletters, and website content. Ensure that all content is accurate, engaging, and reflective of the University's brand identity and values.
• Event Organization: Participate in the planning and execution of PR events, such as press conferences, exhibitions, seminars, and alumni gatherings. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless event logistics and maximize media coverage and attendee engagement.
• Social Media Engagement: Engage with students, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders via social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Create and share engaging content, respond to inquiries and comments, and monitor social media channels for trends and opportunities.