MAAME AKUA POKU

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

• Founded and operated a multi-service, client-focused business, managing daily operations independently
• Coordinated international services and logistics, ensuring timely delivery and high client satisfaction
• Managed end-to-end client relations, including onboarding, scheduling, communication, and follow-up
• Led and coordinated vendors and contractors across multiple locations to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Handled invoicing, payments, and operational documentation with accuracy and confidentiality
• Provided hands-on, compassionate support to families during major life transitions
• Negotiated with vendors to obtain cost-effective services and saving clients

• Research Assistant Summer 2012
• Rutgers University, Research Lab Verified whether mercaptopyruvate pro-drugs can be used for the prevention and treatment of lung oxidative stress and Obliterative bronchiolitis (OB) using a murine model.
• Lung Fibrosis: How the matrix affects cell functioning. Verified that endoplasmic reticulum stress enhances Bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis, with the future goal to examine how the fibrotic changes in the matrix affects cell function.
• Research Assistant Fall 2009, Spring 2010
• Dr Omuakwa Formed gels from calcium chloride and alginate, creating channels in gels such as fibrin to test for drug treatment delivery.