Tagba Djato-Bougonou
Springdale,AR
Summary
Highly-qualified Engineering Project Manager adept at managing multi-discipline programs, conceptualizing, designing & implementing projects, and designing & producing complex reports related to the delivery of capital improvement projects. Expertise to proactively develop and plan work program and budget for each fiscal year and quickly react to urgent issues using standard operating procedures to mitigate and reduce impact to the building and occupants. Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead a team of professionals and contract staff in the execution of complex mechanical and electrical capital improvement projects. Highly effective at financial management (cost/investment, budget planning, cost analysis) negotiating skills, procurement, and contract execution experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Tyson Foods
01.2017 - Current
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants on projects with budgets up to $20M.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
Universal Banker
MidWestOne Bank
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Cashed checks, accepted deposits and withdrawals within assigned limits and calculated daily transactions using computers, calculators or adding machines.
- Opened checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit accounts and ordered checks, debit cards and furnished online banking details to facilitate new transactions.
- Understood and applied selling techniques to open, develop and close sales and created product interest by actively cross-selling products and services to pursue customers.
- Displayed knowledge and proficiency in explaining, selling and administering products and referred customers to appropriate resources for enhanced services.
- Identified customer financial needs through in-person efforts, cold calls, referrals and marketing while providing strong product knowledge and quality service.
- Adhered to established security procedures and reported potential fraud or safety violations to management for immediate recourse.
- Provided advice on different bank products and financial options.
- Utilized up-to-date information to make effective decisions governing bank operations.
- Helped clients protect assets through variety of strategies.
- Represented bank at community events to establish strong ties and promote business.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Active Staffing Services
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Education
Ph.D. - Innovation & Technology Management
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA12.2023
Master of Science - Energy Management And Systems Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Policy, Planning And Development
Valley View University
Ghana12.2011
Skills
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Special Skills: Capable of working on multi-faceted projects of any magnitude while requiring limited supervision; Has demonstrated repeated ability to complete complex projects on time and on budget; good knowledge of a variety of the Mechanical Engineering disciplines concepts practices and procedures
Certification
2019 SEALED AIR CORPORATION EAGAN , MINNESOTA
Completed training on Cryovac machines
2018 WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sioux City, IA
Electrical training seminar
2017-2018 MUSCATINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Columbus Junction, IA
Completed the 1+2 Maintenance program in partnership
with Tyson Foods Plant
2017 SIX SIGMA INSTITUTE
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt(CSSBB)
Relevant Projects completed
Louisa plant, Iowa
-Security building extension
-Welfare are expansion
-New lift station
-CO2 Stunning
-Rebuilt on critical machinery (Bleed chain, gam table, grade chain, hair hydrolyser, preabreakers)
-Waste Water phosphorus removal
Council Bluffs Plant , Iowa
CB Automated beef packaging upgrade
Sherman plant, Texas
ALDI Rollstock and map expansion
City water project
Eagle Mountain plant, Utah
Start up for the ground beef room
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Tyson Foods
01.2017 - Current
Universal Banker
MidWestOne Bank
02.2016 - 01.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Active Staffing Services
08.2012 - 01.2016
Ph.D. - Innovation & Technology Management
Northcentral University
Master of Science - Energy Management And Systems Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Policy, Planning And Development
Valley View University
2019 SEALED AIR CORPORATION EAGAN , MINNESOTA
Completed training on Cryovac machines
2018 WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sioux City, IA
Electrical training seminar
2017-2018 MUSCATINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Columbus Junction, IA
Completed the 1+2 Maintenance program in partnership
with Tyson Foods Plant
2017 SIX SIGMA INSTITUTE
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt(CSSBB)
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