Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Experienced Architectural Designer seeking an administrative role that provides hands-on opportunities aligned with my goal of becoming an Executive Manager for an engineering company.
• Co-deliver graduate-level instruction on Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC methodology, quality tools, and process improvement frameworks) • Lead ~50% of course lectures, simplifying complex concepts into practical, real-world applications • Design and facilitate interactive class activities and case studies to enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills • Mentor students on project work, guiding data analysis, root cause identification, and solution development • Collaborate with faculty to structure course content, assessments, and continuous improvement of teaching delivery
• Assist the Center for Career Development with organizing and managing departmental operations. • Support career development initiatives by coordinating events, workshops, and employer-student networking sessions. • Manage and update Handshake, Interstride, and Focus 2 platforms to connect students with resources and opportunities. • Conduct research and prepare reports on career development trends and NACE competencies to enhance student services. • Collaborate with internal teams and external employers to improve resource utilization and student engagement. • Create and manage career-related marketing materials and oversee social media outreach to promote resources and events. • Maintain organized systems to gather and analyze data supporting career development strategies.
• Conduct literature reviews and data analysis in technology management, project management, and AI applications. • Design surveys, collect data, and apply statistical/analytical methods to support research studies. • Assist in drafting research papers, proposals, and presentations for academic and industry audiences. • Support faculty research on innovation, quality management, and AI-driven decision-making in organizations.
• Oversaw and coordinated daily business plans which included establishing vendor relations, negotiating and managing contracts, devising marketing plan and calculating commission per sale. • Developed an online platform that connected wholesalers with clients which made ordering more efficient. • Merchandised for multiple businesses across the Asia continent. • Effectively managed P&L ensuring company maximized on its profits and minimized expenses despite the fluctuation of the Turkish lira. • Leveraged business development expertise by developing and establishing strategies to increase clientele and expand business into other countries; Instituted diversity initiatives to foster fair and equitable business practices.
• Collaborated with a team of engineers and contractors to design and produce detailed drawing plans for a building project. Used 3D modeling and renderings. • Visited construction site to conduct a walk-through reviewing building codes and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw employees during shifts, delegated tasks and ensured smooth store operations. - Addressed customer inquiries, resolved complaints, and maintained a positive shopping experience. - Monitored daily sales performance and ensured the team met sales goals. - Assisted with restocking, organized displays, and maintained inventory accuracy. - Coordinated staff schedules and managed shift changes or replacements. - Trained new employees and provided ongoing support to improve team performance.
• Taught multiple groups of 2-5 high school students. Groups were from 10th and 11th grade. Each group was studying a different proficiency level. • Prepared them for their English Bagrut exams (pre-university exams). • The tutoring included solving questions and texts, reading comprehension, having conversations, understanding grammar, listening exercises, and more.