Paul Pounall
Kingston, Jamaica
Summary
Highly motivated and talented young individual with a proven track record in fostering the right environment for students to learn and apply learnt knowledge to practical applications. Through years of growth, I've attained a vast suit of skills and experience that I am eager to apply where needed to meet shared goals and targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Process Analyst
National Commercial Bank Jamaica, NCBJ
09.2018 - Current
- Streamlined business processes by analyzing and identifying areas for improvement, reducing inefficiencies and boosting productivity.
- Established strong relationships with internal clients to better understand their needs and expectations related to process improvements.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through streamlined processes while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Created Process Artifacts to ensure business requirements regarding process documentation were always met as well as prepared and hosted training sessions with the units that were being impacted by the changes implemented.
Technical Lead - Engineering (Volunteer)
FIRST Tech Challenge Jamaica Robotics Competition
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated on a multi-disciplined team to plan, execute and host the national robotics competition for high school students on a yearly basis.
- Led the construction and deconstruction of game fields and elements for each competition.
- Liaised with all competing schools to ensure they were adequately prepared for the competition as well as training sessions.
National Robotics Coach - Volunteer
Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA)
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with the other coaches to select students across the island for team composition.
- Collaborated with the other coaches to plan and manage the team's training camp to ensure the students are adequately prepared for the competitions.
- Led the procurement process for the resources that the team needs to compete internationally.
Head Robotics Coach
Jamaica College
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other faculty members to integrate robotics concepts within STEM curriculum across multiple disciplines, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
- Selected and prepared the robotics teams to compete in both local and international robotics competitions throughout the entirety of the school year.
- Led the procurement process of resources that the teams needed to sustain the programme.
- Ensured safety during all activities by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Increased visibility of the school''s Robotics program via social media campaigns highlighting achievements, events and notable milestones.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training programs for new and existing robotics team members.
Intern
Industrial Chemical Company
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted the Production Manager with maintaining and improving the productivity level of the salt refinery.
- Assisted the Engineering Manager with designing and incorporating new technologies and mechanisms to improve the operation of the facility.
Intern
Rainbow Awnings & Custom Products Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Drafted designs for clients that the company fabricated.
- Oversee installation of products at various sites across the island.
Intern
Bellindo Limited
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Oversee installation by the work crew on work sites across the island to ensure the jobs are carried out as planned.
- Prepared site management reports on the jobs carried out to document the tools and material used, job carried out and how successful the installation was.
- Drafted designs for clients for the company to fabricate.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica11-2018
Skills
- Strong ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Strong Team Collaborative Skills
- Detail-Orientated and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Effective communication
- Strong grasp of the project management suite of skills
Accomplishments
- Male Valedictorian of the 2024-25 RYEEP Builder Programme
- Led multiple robotics teams to several top three placement at both the national and international robotics competitions. Most recent being 2022 in Switzerland where the team was awarded with the silver medal for the 'Albert Einstein Award' which is awarded to teams whose robot performed the best during the competition.
- Led two teams for Jamaica College to 1st and 2nd placement at the 2023 National robotics competition where the teams competed against 27 teams from various schools across the island and caribbean.
- Top mentor award at the 2018 FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Mexico
- Recipient of the FENC Blazer Diamond Award in 2018; awarded to the faculty of Engineering and Computing students that have achieved international recognition
Timeline
Head Robotics Coach
Jamaica College
09.2021 - 08.2024
Business Process Analyst
National Commercial Bank Jamaica, NCBJ
09.2018 - Current
Technical Lead - Engineering (Volunteer)
FIRST Tech Challenge Jamaica Robotics Competition
08.2018 - Current
National Robotics Coach - Volunteer
Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA)
05.2017 - Current
Intern
Industrial Chemical Company
05.2017 - 09.2017
Intern
Rainbow Awnings & Custom Products Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
Bellindo Limited
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
University of Technology, Jamaica
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