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
Risk management skills
Organization skills
Gathering requirements
Adept in scheduling
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Change Control Processes
Budgeting
Logistics Management
Project estimation and bidding
Software Development Lifecycle
Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
Strategic planning
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