JOSEPH K. KYIAMAH

Greater Atlanta Area • aczf7h@r.postjobfree.com • +1-404-***-****

EDUCATION

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Scheller College of Business Atlanta, GA Master of Business Administration (Concentration: Strategy/Operations) Dec 2016 Honors: The National Scholars Honor Society

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA

Master of Science in Mathematics (Concentration: Arts in Teaching) July 2009 Honors: Jerry Robbins Endowed Scholarship Award Recipient, Noyce Scholar Award Recipient MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Concentration: Science/Mathematics and History) May 2006 Honors: Candle in the Dark Award Recipient

EXPERIENCE

ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Atlanta, GA

Mathematics Department Lead July 2011 – Present

● Designed and implemented a Skills Gap Program for students that led to a 10% increased graduation rate; the program involved differentiated instruction and streamlined after-school tutorial sessions

● Led a team of instructors to improve student engagement by analyzing test scores, identifying specific need areas, and developing more targeted approaches to teaching

● Restructured curricula to boost student test performance by incorporating analysis of state standardized testing requirements, and prioritizing curriculum depth over scope. Launched pilot with 20 students to validate hypothesis of success and deployed as standard across the entire mathematics department

● Provided mentorship and coaching to newly hired teachers, by modeling effective instructional and classroom management techniques and supporting them in curriculum planning / delivery methods, which significantly reduced new teacher onboarding time by an average of 2 weeks

Math Instructor Sept 2009 – July 2011

● Selected by Principal and Academic Dean as the instructor most qualified to initiate AP Calculus and AP Statistics program

● Developed a unique implementation strategy for the introduction of AP Calculus and AP Statistics at Therrell High School and the West End Academy

● Improved male student retention by mentoring at-risk males in the eleventh and twelfth grade specifically focusing on life skills such as setting goals, building character and self-esteem ENTERPRENEUR

FEANZA INDUSTRIES LLC Atlanta, GA

Owner/Managing Director – Agribusiness; Food Sourcing and Distribution Jun 2013 – Dec 2014

● Started company for the sourcing and distribution of virgin coconut oil from Ghana, West Africa; performed logistic analysis to determine best shipping method

● Researched, pursued and established working relationships with local convenient store owners and negotiated best carrying prices for product

● Generated over $10,000 in gross revenue to date, while helping Ghanaian farmers penetrate the American produce market PROJECTS

FRAZER CENTER, Non-profit Organization Atlanta, GA Consultant - Marketing/Business Strategy Practicum Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

● Developed new marketing strategy to increase brand awareness for rental facilities, optimize social media usage and strengthen current partnerships with event planners

● Led the team to perform market data analysis, assessment of efficacy of previous marketing efforts, and stakeholder interviews to determine client’s value proposition and get management buy-in on recommendations CHICO’S, Women’s retail clothing company selling via boutiques and online Winder, GA Consultant - Lean Six Sigma Practicum Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

● Led a team of four consultants for an online retailer to improve warehouse processing throughput and reduce hourly costs by 33%

● Developed implementation plan by leveraging advanced data analytics of gift wrapping process and extensive interviews to identify and eliminate non-value added activities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● Skills/Certifications: Statistical Methods, R Computing, SQL, Bi-lingual, Six Sigma (Black belt)

● Interests: Atlanta Urban League Debate Coach, Soccer (Little League Coach / Atlanta Silver Backs league), Mentor, Avid Reader, Biker / Jogger, Acoustic Guitar, International Travel

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