Tochukwu Chimezie

*** *. ******** ***, **** LAFAYETTE, IN 47906 / abpdfw@r.postjobfree.com / 225-***-**** (U.S. CITIZEN)

CAREER PROFILE

MBA student seeking full time position in Supply Chain, specifically in sourcing, supplier quality or related fields.

Strong quantitative analytical problem-solving skills and extreme interest in supply chain

History of excellent work ethics & leadership, strong interpersonal & communication skills, initiative & follow-through

Computer Skills/Programs: DunnHummby, AcNielsen Nitro, JMP, Minitab, Matlab, MarkStratX and Microsoft Office

EDUCATION:

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Krannert School of Management May 2013

o Concentration: Marketing, International Business and Strategic Management

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Minor in Mathematics) May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sourcing: Purchasing Program Manager, GE Appliances May 10-Aug 2012

Drove all phases of the quoting process with engineers, suppliers, buyers, production and international teams

Uncovered over $350000 in cost differential and initiated several cost analysis and savings projects

Graduate Assistant, Krannert School of Management Office of Admission Aug. 2011-Present

Actively involved with diversity marketing initiatives from social media to various recruiting initiatives

Student Ambassador, Purdue Black Cultural Center Jan. 2009-Present

Drove awareness among incoming & current students, alumni and community members regarding what the center offers

Served as the face of the center by organizing recruiting efforts, conducting tours, hosting forums and partnering with other

campus departments resulting in increased awareness

Lead Instructor, Purdue Minority Engineering Program (MEP) Summer 2011

Led the Math department for 3 summer programs overseeing 150 students and 33 employees

Analyzed and tracked their performance data via ALEKS resulting in an average of 7% learning growth/week/student

Market Researcher, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio Summer 2010

Developed a Shopper Based strategy to WIN with ethnic shoppers in the West of the United States

Uncovered a $40M+ opportunity for the company through studying and analyzing market information, trends and

segmentations and working alongside the multifunctional teams.

Researcher, Purdue University Student Research Fellowship May 2009-Dec. 2010

Studied and analyzed the innovator s data and reproduced his synthetic approach

Took it one step further by introducing a new predictive and more feasible model

Elite Leader, Banagan, Cameroon Hydro Global Engineering Team Jan. 2009- May 2009

Researched and led 10 students to generate Hydro-Electricity through intense data analysis

Analyzed the state of the non-functional watering system and devised a strategic plan to revitalize it

Communicated travel timelines, criteria, and constraints with our customers in Cameroon

Math Instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Summer 2007

Taught Intermediate Algebra in 2 classes averaging about 14 students per class

Equipped the students with time management and test taking skills and directly impacted their ACT scores

HONORS/ACTIVITIES:

Winner, Krannert School of Management 2011 Elevator Speech Competition Oct. 2011

Chief Marketing Officer, 2012 International College Business Case Competition January 2012

3rd Place Finisher, Indiana Innovation Competition (Technical Member) April 2011

President, African Student s Association Jan 2009-May 2011

Bill Gates Millennium Scholar (10-year, merit-based scholarship) Aug. 2006-May 2011

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