Project Management

DANIEL K. JACOBS

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P E R S O N A L P R O F IL E

S u s t ai n ab l e De ve l o pme n t - A u t h o r & In vi t e d S p e a ke r - P r oj ec t M a n a ge me n t

Accomplished and dedicated professional with expertise in sustainable development, process

innovations and project management working within the academic, industrial and commercial sectors.

Outstanding communication and leadership skills to achieve results based on meticulous research.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to develop innovative solutions and communicate efficiently while under pressure

whilst maintaining the rigor and attention for detail required for success.

• Proven leadership ability with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills which have been

developed and demonstrated through considerable professional and voluntary experience.

• Strategic thinker with specific expertise regarding sustainability and sustainable development,

project management, R&D procedures and research methodology.

P R O F E S S IO N A L E X P E R IE N C E

Research Fellow - Warwick, England (2007 - 2009)

Employed by Warwick University’s Sustainable Materials Group to complete a thorough literature

review, develop innovative manufacturing processes and subsequent dissemination of results.

Key achievements:

• Completion of a ‘state of the art’ review and delivery of results through publications and

presentations for both industrial and academic audiences.

• Expansion of multi-disciplinary research programs for academic innovation and the

opportunities for commercial exploitation.

• Development of innovative manufacturing methods to advance the electrospinning process.

• Masters level Lecturer. Class: Design for Environment. Subject: Biodegradable, Recyclable

and Sustainable Materials.

• Supervision and guidance as Project Supervisor of graduate students (from both UK and

abroad) participating on the Engineering Business Management Masters degree stream.

Research Engineer - Warwick, England (2003 – 2007)

Operated as project lead on a collaboration with Motorola, assessing opportunities for sustainable

material development (primarily biopolymers) and their subsequent usage for cell phone production.

Key achievements:

• Development of innovative ideas, methods and processes resulting in two patents being filed

and spin off programs formed, including a separate Engineering Doctorate project.

• Facilitated the design and implementation of the sunflower cell phone. The concept achieved

global recognition and acclaim from press, industry and academia alike, and has since been a

regular exhibit in science museums across Europe.

• Published author for professionally refereed journals, conference proceedings, newspaper and

magazine articles, and academic texts.

• Invited speaker at industrial and academic conferences in England, Spain, Japan and USA.

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I N T E R N A T IO N A L P U B L IC A T IO N S & C O N F E R E N C E S

Work has achieved significant coverage through international media outlets including BBC, MSNBC,

and The Discovery Channel. Peer reviewed journals, published books, industrial showcases and

conference proceedings include:

• Goodship, V., Jacobs, D.K., Polyvinyl Alcohol: Materials, Processing and Applications.

RAPRA Review Report. Smithers Rapra Technology Publishing, UK, August 2009.

• Stanger, J., Staiger, M. P., Tucker, N., Kirwan, K., Coles, S. R., Jacobs, D. K., Effect of

Charge Density on the Taylor Cone in Electrospinning. Solid State Phenomena (2008) 54-59.

• Coles, S.R., Barker, G., Clark, A.J., Kirwan, K., Jacobs, D.K., Makenji, K., Pink, D.

Synthetic mimicking of plant oils and comparison with naturally grown products in

polyurethane synthesis. Macromolecular Bioscience, 8, (2008) 526-532.

• Jacobs, D. K., Ringing the Changes: Addressing the Polymer Waste Mountain through the

Development of Innovative and Sustainable Solutions. Plastics Technology Asia, May 2007.

• Tucker, N., Kirwan, K., Jacobs, D. K., Johnson, M., Creation of a Controlled Advanced

Biodegradable Composite System. SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental

and Applied Mechanics, June 2005, Portland, USA.

• Tucker, N., Kirwan, K., Jacobs, D. K., Johnson, M., Addressing the Polymer Waste

Mountain. Third International Workshop on Green Composites, March 2005, Kyoto, Japan.

• Tucker, N., Kirwan, K., Jacobs, D. K., Johnson, M., Addressing the Polymer Waste

Mountain. Aimplas Impulsa Los Polimeros Biodegradables, February 2005, Valencia, Spain.

• Jacobs, D.K., Kirwan, K. Phone home on an enviro-mobile. Materials World: Institute of

Materials, Minerals and Mining, London, UK, January 2005.

E D U C A T IO N

Engineering Doctorate (EngD.) - The University of Warwick, England (2004 – 2009)

Project Title: “Sustainable Solutions for an Unsustainable World: Innovative Advancements for

Reducing Polymer Waste”.

Program summary:

• Project evolved from initial materials science study to incorporate all aspect of sustainability

and sustainable development.

• Significant data identification, collection and subsequent quantitative and qualitative analysis

required throughout and relevant research methodologies and techniques were employed to

develop rigor behind final proposals.

• Developed and project managed the sunflower cell phone concept. The rationale behind the

project was to drive consumer interest and stimulate discussion regarding potential for

biopolymer uptake and usage.

• Industrial and academic knowledge was progressed through WMG’s ‘Integrated Graduate

Development Scheme’. An educational program developed for upper management at

industrial customers including Jaguar Land Rover, BAE Systems and British Nuclear Fuels.

• Completed week-long residential MBA modules studying engineering and non-engineering

topics including Operations Strategy for Industry, Improving Personal Performance, Financial

& Accounting Systems, Technology Management and Legal Aspects of Global Business.

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E D U C A T IO N C O N T I N U E D

• Supervision and guidance of graduate students studying on the Engineering Business

Management Degree as a personal project tutor as well as primary and co-examiner in final

examinations.

Master of Science Degree (MSc.) - The University of Teesside, England (2002 – 2003)

Degree title: Process Manufacturing Management

• Included paid internship with Dow Chemical Company, Seal Sands, UK.

Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) - The University of Hertfordshire, England (1997 – 2001)

Degree title: Engineering Business Management

• Included undergraduate student award for effort and results.

T E C H N IC A L & I. T . S K IL L S

Expert proficiency and understanding of:

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Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Excel

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Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Visio Microsoft Project

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Minitab Statistical Software Sigma Pro Life Cycle Analysis Software

Extensive knowledge of blogging and social networking applications (Word Press, Twitter, LinkedIn,

Digg, etc) and web design fundamentals.

C IV I C L E A D E R S H I P

Head Coach - Warwick Wolves Football Team (2007 – 2009)

Key achievements:

• Identification and subsequent implementation of new coaching structure including the

recruitment and hiring of staff, assistants and volunteers.

• Facilitation of player and coach development, management of practice and game schedules.

• Awarded Warwick Advantage and Warwick Advantage Gold Awards for voluntary services

to the development of the sport, University and local community.

Club President - Warwick Wolves Football Team (2005 – 2007)

Key achievements:

• Management of executive committee, and the preparation and supervision of club budgets.

• Developed clear communication methods with stakeholders of all levels of the organization.

• Project managed rollout of team rebranding strategy which resulted in sponsorship revenue

increasing by over 300%, with secured agreements for future funding.

REFERENCES

Exceptional references available upon request.

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