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Zakiya Brown

PMP-Certified Project Director

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Hello,

Empowering Teams & Transforming Organizations

PMP-certified Project Director with 11+ years leading cross-functional initiatives across technology, operations healthcare, operations, workforce analysis and marketing initiatives. Expert in PMO governance, Agile and Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven change management. Proven success delivering transformation programs up to $500K+, improving performance by 40%, and driving measurable results in efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in implementing rigorous, waste-eliminating programs that align strategy, technology, and people to achieve sustainable growth.

Skills & Compentencies

  • Project & Program Management

  • PMO Governance & Change Management

  • People Analytics & Workforce Reporting

  • Agile, Traditional, & Hybrid Frameworks

  • Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Compliance & Risk Management

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  • Data Analytics & Performance Metrics

  • People Analytics & Workforce Reporting

  • Operations Optimization & Workforce Analytics

  • Progressive Elaboration & Scope Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Function Leadership

  • Human Resource Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

My Professional Ethos

Clarity Over Chaos

I turn noise into direction. I cut through ambiguity, simplify complexity, and give teams the confidence to move with purpose.

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Execution Is My Reputation

Good PMs deliver tasks. Great PMs deliver outcomes. I’m committed to the result, on time, on budget, and without excuses.

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Lead From the Front, Guide From the Middle, Support From the Back

I adapt my leadership style to the moment. I know when to push, when to shield, and when to amplify.

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Communication Is the Project

If information flows, progress flows. I keep the right people informed, aligned, and empowered. No surprises, no silos, no drama.

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Process With Purpose

Every workflow should make sense, save time, and serve the team. If it doesn’t, it gets redesigned. Period.

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Decisions Backed by Data

“Feels right” is not a strategy. I prioritize evidence, metrics, trends, and risk intelligence to guide every step.

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Agility Isn’t a Buzzword, It’s a Mindset

Plans are precise, but execution stays flexible. When conditions shift, I pivot without losing momentum.

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Respect Is a Deliverable

How teams feel working with me matters. High-trust environments produce high-quality work.

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Anticipate Problems Before They Become Problems

Risk isn’t something to react to. it’s something to forecast, neutralize, and communicate early.

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A Project Is a Promise

When I accept a project, I protect it like a commitment not an assignment.

My Personal Philosophy

I manage projects with a balance of structure and adaptability—delivering results through clarity, trust, and intentional improvement. My approach blends industry best practices, Lean Six Sigma discipline, and strategic communication to create momentum, eliminate waste, and keep every stakeholder aligned.

I believe great project managers don’t just finish projects—they elevate the people, processes, and performance behind them. My mission is to bring order to complexity, build systems that scale, and help organizations execute with confidence, calm, and excellence.

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