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ProjectManager

THEO SAMPAH

PROJECT MANAGER
Plainfield,Illinois

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance global teams. Excellent in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, vendors, suppliers and customers; Strong local geographical knowledge with cities, routes and weather patterns for MLS software project; Verifiable track record in applying Agile and lean six sigma principles and methodologies in facilitating projects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Project Lead

LoopGhana MLS
Naperville, IL
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led multiple projects on broader based project that rolled up into delivering services and process improvement
  • Reviewed all data received and compiled reports for submission
  • Developed training manuals for users and subscribers
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Created and managed project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and within budget.
  • Defined responsibilities and roles of 6 team members.
  • Monitored project progress, examined risks and set forth contingency plans.

Operations Manager

AddAn Logistics
Romeoville, IL
03.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed fleet of 20 trucks .
  • Strategic planning, implementation and reporting to Owners
  • Ensured safety of operations
  • Managed financial and service performance and measurement of private fleet operations
  • Planned and facilitated employee training and safety compliance
  • Ensured overall company compliance with DOT, OSHA and EPA
  • Planned routes, forecasted, scheduled and monitored Drivers in route
  • Issued quotes and negotiated strategies and strategic relationships with service providers
  • Monitored and reported performance
  • Increased sales by 15% in year 2

Branch Operations Coordinator

Waco Africa Pty
Accra, South Africa
06.2011 - 02.2014
  • Branch set up and operations
  • Responsible for setting up clients, installers, field personnel, vendors, security, branch support and all other parties
  • Coordinated all branch activities, schedules, operations and reporting
  • Monitored and tracked shipments for timely delivery to clients
  • Ensured company’s safety and compliance with all government requirements
  • Periodically audited Standard Operating Procedures
  • Assisted Branch Operations Manager with ad-hoc tasks.
  • Organized office operations and procedures.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Generated 10 accounts in year 1
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.

Supply Chain Analyst

Exel Ikon Logistics
Bolingbrook, IL
12.2004 - 01.2011
  • Led, supported, and improved operations planning and processes improvement.
  • Developed and implemented logistics strategies and processes including creating and tracking purchase orders.
  • Established and actively monitored analytical tools and key performance indicators to benchmark planning & logistics performance, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Management & Logistics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi
09.1995 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi
09.1988 - 06.1992

Skills

Project Management

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Certification

Agile Scrum Master

Timeline

Project Management

05-2023

Lean Six Sigma

03-2023

Agile Scrum Master

03-2020

Project Lead

LoopGhana MLS
08.2018 - 12.2022

Operations Manager

AddAn Logistics
03.2014 - 08.2018

Branch Operations Coordinator

Waco Africa Pty
06.2011 - 02.2014

A+ & MCSC

06-2005

Supply Chain Analyst

Exel Ikon Logistics
12.2004 - 01.2011

Master of Science - Industrial Management & Logistics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.1995 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
09.1988 - 06.1992

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