Arame Tanor Deme
Dakar,SN
Summary
Strategic Business Consultant with diverse industry exposure. Specialize in formulating effective business strategies, improving operational efficiency, and driving revenue growth. Strengths include analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and keen business acumen. Have made significant contributions to previous roles by identifying growth opportunities and implementing innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Strategy Consultant
Simon Vision Consulting
Remote, N/A
07.2024 - Current
- Estimated market size of PVT panels in both North America and Europe for a technology company who wants to manufacture new generation PVT panels in large volume.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans for clients to increase profits and reduce costs.
- Assisted clients in developing business cases that included detailed financial projections and ROI calculations.
- Conducted financial statement analysis and market research to identify cost inefficiencies.
- Identified potential clients for clients.
- Successfully customized business plan to attract potential clients.
- Worked with a local business to create a strategy for returning to profitability after post-COVID decline in revenue.
- Developed new pricing strategy by repositioning existing products with a new of offerings increasing per unit profitability.
- Coordinated with marketing consultants to develop a marketing plan to fit into greater strategic repositioning of the firm’s brand.
- Performed detailed research and analysis for off-season revenue source.
- Provided client with (3) recommendations for capitalizing on newly discovered off-season revenue source.
Energy Engineer Consultant
Utility Energy Services
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with Franklin Energy, PG/NSG Energy Efficiency Program, ComEd Energy Efficiency Program.
- Analyzed energy data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies for reducing energy consumption.
- Researched local utility rate structures to identify potential incentives or rebates that could be applied towards project costs.
- Coordinated with contractors during installation phases of projects in order to ensure proper commissioning of equipment.
- Tracked progress against budget targets throughout the duration of a project in order to maintain budgetary control.
- Collected and entered data into databases and spreadsheets to determine measure installation impacts, ROI and other outputs to drive maximum savings.
- Ran over (35) ASHRAE Level II Audits for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and presented findings using PowerPoint slides to a diverse audience.
- Cooperated to Illinois Technical Reference Manual by submitting (4) new measures and (2) changes to existing measures (Submitted May2022 and May2023).
- Worked in pipeline inspection campaigns, optimizing engineering processes and utilizing cross-asset synergies leading to at least $1M cost savings yearly.
- Performed energy audits of commercial buildings using software tools like EnergyPlus, eQuest, and Trane Trace 700.
DEI Committee
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented strategies to ensure effective delivery of the diversity, equity and inclusion program.
- Conducted regular assessments of existing programs to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments on initiatives related to diversity and inclusion.
- Advised senior leadership on ways to improve organizational policies relating to workplace equity.
- Drafted communications plans outlining key messages about upcoming initiatives aimed at promoting cultural understanding within the organization.
- Generated reports summarizing progress made towards achieving goals outlined in the organization's strategic plan for advancing equality.
Process Engineer intern
Société Africaine de Rafinage (SAR)
Dakar, Senegal
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted analysis on petroleum and its derivates to certify quality and conformity to ISO standards.
- Executed an individual project on Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis using a Gas Chromatography and TBP Distillation.
- Analyzed process flow diagrams to identify areas of improvement and inefficiencies.
- Developed test plans for new processes, equipment, and products.
- Generated reports summarizing key metrics such as throughput, yield, downtime.
- Tracked inventory levels of raw materials required for production.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Simon Business School, University of Rochester
Part Time, Remote12-2024
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in R, SQL, Python, MATLAB, LabView, CAD software, JavaScript and Microsoft Office
- Communication, leadership, public speaking, critical and strategic thinking,
- Problem solving, research, data collection, analysis, process improvement,
- Attention to detail, adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English (Bilingual) | French (Native) | Spanish (Proficient)
Timeline
Business Strategy Consultant
Simon Vision Consulting
07.2024 - Current
DEI Committee
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
02.2022 - Current
Energy Engineer Consultant
Utility Energy Services
01.2022 - Current
Process Engineer intern
Société Africaine de Rafinage (SAR)
05.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Simon Business School, University of Rochester
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois, Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Rochester
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