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Dakota Northup, MBA

Dakota Northup, MBA

Portage,MI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven people leader with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and United States Army. Currently leading an active pharmaceutical manufacturing team responsible for the creation of more than 45 intermediates. Recognized as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of Officer Candidate School, I proudly serve as a Military Intelligence Officer in the Michigan Army National Guard. With a proven track record in leadership positions ensuring team development and increased retention, with a commitment to ongoing professional development as I actively pursue a PhD.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/ Team Lead

Pfizer
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead and supervise a team of 30 including 5 operation leads in a cGMP active pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and quality standards
  • Managed $100 million budget and optimized production schedules, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings
  • Implemented systems that increased employee retention and business continuity, fostering a motivated and high-performing workforce

Military Intelligence Officer

U.S. Army National Guard
12.2021 - Current
  • Conduct strategic analysis and intelligence assessments to support decision making processes at various command levels, enhancing operational effectiveness
  • Implemented innovative techniques or counterintelligence operations improving threat detection and mitigation strategies
  • Interact with multifaceted government agencies

Director

Northwestern Mutual
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led office of 18 with over $200 million AUM
  • Increased onboarding efficiency by 50%

Firefighter

Pavilion Township Fire Dept.
10.2020 - 08.2024
  • Responded to emergencies from medical calls to structure fires to perform lifesaving procedures and incident stabilization

Vaccine Engineering Technician

Pfizer
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Technical SME on all Vaccine Packaging lines
  • Works on special projects and assists engineering and maintenance with trouble shooting, validation, and preventive maintenance

Chemical Operator

Pfizer
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to Pharmaceutical standards.
  • Monitored and adjusted parameters of chemical production process to achieve desired product quality.

Assistant Director

Sherman Lake YMCA
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.

Education

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

Purdue University
Lafayette, IN
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021

Skills

  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI
  • Residential & Commercial Realtor
  • Firefighter I&II
  • Medical First Responder
  • MS Office Applications, and Webex
  • Lean Six Sigma (yellow belt)
  • LAH certified
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Honeywell, DCS, Delta V, and PDH
  • Advanced experience with SAP

Timeline

Director

Northwestern Mutual
06.2024 - 04.2025

Manager/ Team Lead

Pfizer
10.2022 - Current

Military Intelligence Officer

U.S. Army National Guard
12.2021 - Current

Vaccine Engineering Technician

Pfizer
10.2021 - 10.2022

Firefighter

Pavilion Township Fire Dept.
10.2020 - 08.2024

Chemical Operator

Pfizer
04.2018 - 10.2021

Assistant Director

Sherman Lake YMCA
04.2015 - 10.2017

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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