IKE EKE
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Results-driven business professional with focus on optimizing operational processes and driving efficiency. Proven track record of driving impactful process improvements and fostering collaborative team environments. Known for adaptability and reliability, effectively managing dynamic requirements. Key skills include process analysis, workflow optimization, continuous improvement, project management, and team leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Management and Process Optimization
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS
06.2023 - Current
- Directed Strategic Standardization Projects:
- ZEBS Notebook: Led the development of an end-to-end process documentation standard, ensuring consistent order and management protocols
- Service Center Standardization: Consolidated operational data across business units to establish a unified approach for Service Centers
- ZEBS Wall Displays: Designed and implemented a standardized display system, enhancing operational consistency across multiple locations
- Lumberton Insert Optimization: Analyzed production processes and successfully transitioned to a single-piece insert design, reducing complexity and improving efficiency
- Content Development and Training:
- Created 8 waste reduction videos to educate and engage team members, driving awareness of process improvement opportunities
- Developed and delivered a tutorial on #Cl submissions, streamlining internal reporting processes
- Provided monthly updates on performance metrics via the #Cl Bowler to maintain transparency and alignment with organizational goals
- Team Recognition and Engagement Initiatives:
- Launched the ZEBS at Work Spotlight program, showcasing team accomplishments on a monthly basis
- Designed and executed the ZEBS Award Program, celebrating cross-functional contributions to organizational success
- Organized quarterly ZEBS Trivia events, fostering team knowledge and engagement
- Operational Leadership:
- Planned ZEBS Ops Meetings, including agenda creation, scheduling, and post-meeting evaluations to drive effectiveness
Leadership Development Rotational Program (LDP)
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Corporate communications | April 2021 – October 2021
- Created a social post, web content, SharePoint content
- Managed YourCause volunteer technology tools including incoming grant requests, reports, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Provide input and data for annual sustainability report
- Assisted with collecting and preparing scholarship applications
- Approved/reviewed foundation matching gifts for associate charitable giving
- Assisted in updating corporate communications templates, policies, web and video content
- Coordinated annual United Way Campaign associate activities
- Coordinated annual Hunger Task Force campaign associate activities
Instructor for Zurn Business System training bootcamp
Zurn Business Systems (ZBS)
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Created highlight video for Collaborative Electronic Kansan (CEK) management for Kaizen event
- Assisted the ZBS team in Grooved product marketing research
Advancement Associate
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Help mail letters of gratitude to university donors
- Created and distributed displays of gratitude to University donors
- Use Excel to track achievement data of current Marquette athletes for administrative use
Junior Varsity Coach
JUNIOR VARSITY COACH AT PIUS HIGH SCHOOL
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implement effective strategies for team development and individual player improvement
- Provided individual coaching and mentorship top players to improve their skills and performance
- Acted as a liaison between players, parents and administration
Volunteer
FRIEDENS FOOD PANTRIES
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Transport goods from the loading dock into the facility
- Helped serve food for those who would otherwise go without
- Tracked family food pick-up
Volunteer
CITY CENTRAL CHURCH FOOD PROGRAM
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Tracked family food pick-ups through Microsoft Excel
- Prepared and served food for many who would otherwise go without
- Aided in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment
Student Coach
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL STUDENT COACH
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught high school freshman and younger students the importance of basketball
- As a current Marquette basketball player, I helped the students with fundamental skills training as well as character development, such as how to be a good teammate on and off the court
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare and Justice, Theology, Africana Studies
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Milwaukee, WIMBA - Business Administration And Management
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI04-2025
High School -
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
Detroit, MI05.2017
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Process improvement
- Business analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Risk management
Accomplishments
During my first seven month of working at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, I earned the Zurn Excellence Award for my my effort in preparing communications when we spun a piece of the business. rename, and rebranded the company.
Awards
- Member of first team to claim state championship in basketball in school’s 140-year history
- Member of first team to win five consecutive league championships in basketball
- Four-year letter winner
- Earned multiple all-state and all-city honoree awards
Volunteer Experience
- JUNIOR VARSITY COACH AT PIUS HIGH SCHOOL, Milwaukee, WI, 11/22, Present, Developed and implement effective strategies for team development and individual player improvement., Provided individual coaching and mentorship to players to improve their skills and performance., Acted as a liaison between players, parents and administration.
- FRIEDENS FOOD PANTRIES, Milwaukee, WI, 01/20, 03/20, Transport goods from the loading dock into the facility., Helped serve food for those who would otherwise go without., Tracked family food pick-up.
- MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL STUDENT COACH, Milwaukee, WI, 06/19, 06/19, Taught high school freshman and younger students the importance of basketball., Helped the students with fundamental skills training as well as character development.
- SHARED MY SUCCESS WITH HOME COUNTRY, Enugu, Nigeria, Summer 2019, Summer 2019, Saved money to build a new basketball court in my community., Oversaw the construction of the court, which took two weeks to build., Donated nearly 200 pairs of basketball shoes to young kids.
- CITY CENTRAL CHURCH FOOD PROGRAM, Milwaukee, WI, 01/19, 09/19, Tracked family food pick-ups through Microsoft Excel., Prepared and served food for many who would otherwise go without., Aided in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
Collegeinvolvement
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL, Milwaukee, WI, 08/17, 05/21, Team Member, Maintain balance between team obligations and university course work., Work to set and achieve both individual and team goals., Gave back to the surrounding community through participation in community engagement activities.
Certification
McKinssey & Compnay Certificate
1. Business Leadership
2. Team Leadership
3. Self Leadership
Zurn Excellence Award
During my first seven months of working at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, I earned the Zurn Excellence Award for my efforts in preparing communications when we spun off a piece of the business and renamed and rebranded the company.
Timeline
Project Management and Process Optimization
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS
06.2023 - Current
Junior Varsity Coach
JUNIOR VARSITY COACH AT PIUS HIGH SCHOOL
11.2022 - Current
Instructor for Zurn Business System training bootcamp
Zurn Business Systems (ZBS)
10.2021 - 02.2022
Leadership Development Rotational Program (LDP)
ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS
04.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
FRIEDENS FOOD PANTRIES
01.2020 - 03.2020
Advancement Associate
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
08.2019 - 04.2021
Student Coach
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL STUDENT COACH
06.2019 - 06.2019
Volunteer
CITY CENTRAL CHURCH FOOD PROGRAM
01.2019 - 09.2019
McKinssey & Compnay Certificate
1. Business Leadership
2. Team Leadership
3. Self Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare and Justice, Theology, Africana Studies
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Marquette University
High School -
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
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