JACKSON DOE-MENSAH
Syracuse,New York
Summary
Transformational leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses data-driven decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Passionate about continuous improvement (KAIZEN), entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovative technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entrepreneurial Lead
Binghamton University NSF I-Corps
Syracuse , IN
09.2022 - Current
- Researched customer segments and supply chain solutions for commercialization of new product
- Drove improvements in process and end-to-end supply chain visibility plans by working with cross functional teams in engineering, chemistry and chemists technology
- Built strong relationships with potential customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in weekly plan to inform team of expectations and deliverables
- Worked with team to identify areas of business model improvement and devised solutions based on findings
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Graduate Assistant
SUNY College of Env. Science and Forestry
Syracuse , NY
08.2018 - Current
- Partnered with senior faculty members in curriculum reviews to improve course and program offerings
- Coached and managed undergraduate students, aiding their laboratory and research project success
- Evaluated and interpreted data from experiments and surveys to support research projects
- Instructed and developed graduate students' understanding on specific parts of coursework
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
Process Improvement Engineer - Consultant
Valaurum
Portland , OR
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged and led lean six sigma production methods to reduce waste by 35%
- Changed existing processes and implemented new scalable process solutions to improve efficiency by 10%
- Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop manufacturing processing improvements resulting in 15% increase in throughput, and 25% savings in process cost
- Drove improvements reports for use in making business decisions
Operations Assistant
Grancana Company Limited
Denu , MN
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Developed strategies to streamline operational processes and reduce costs.
- Solved sales and management problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed and prepared reports on operational data to identify trends and issues to forster business decision.
- Adapted to fluctuating work schedules/environments by working overtime, weekend and holidays
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Const. Management
05.2023
- Dissertation: Synthesis, performance evaluation and LCA of novel renewable nano-fillers for industrial applications.
- 2020 SUNY ESF Alumni Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
12.2022
- Research Project: Analyzed and visualized CO2 emissions for 1.2 million vehicles in New York State by County.
Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Technology
06.2017
- Summa Cum Laude
- Recipient of best graduating student in a class of 48 graduates
Skills
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Lean Kaizen and Data Analytics
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Quality Control
- Customer Relationship Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Sustainability Engineering
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute - December 2022
- Management Fundamentals, Syracuse University Whitman School - August, 2020
- Transformational Leadership, International Leadership Foundation - February, 2017
Timeline
Entrepreneurial Lead - Binghamton University NSF I-Corps
09.2022 - Current
Process Improvement Engineer - Consultant - Valaurum
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Assistant - SUNY College of Env. Science and Forestry
08.2018 - Current
Operations Assistant - Grancana Company Limited
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute - December 2022
- Management Fundamentals, Syracuse University Whitman School - August, 2020
- Transformational Leadership, International Leadership Foundation - February, 2017
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry - Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Const. Management
Syracuse University - Maxwell School - Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University Science And Technology - Bachelor of Science, Forest Resources Technology
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