Project Management Manager

JAMEL DOBBS

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FIELD APPLICATION SCIENTIST II PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT PLANNING & SCHEDULING • TECHNICAL APPLICATION MANAGEMENT Highly accomplished Field Application Specialist II with a strong strategic planning, project management, and application development background. Skilled in driving product adoption, facilitating sales support, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Adept at managing budgets, mitigating risks, and optimizing scientific instruments. Recognized for exceptional leadership, team building, and performance management abilities. Proficient in data analysis and quality management. Actively engaged in professional development and continuously expanding knowledge in molecular biology methods. Seeking to leverage expertise in a project management role to drive success and exceed organizational goals. Core Competencies:

Strategic Planning Project Management Operations Management Application Development Equipment Installation Project Planning Budgeting & Financial Management Risk Management Scientific Instruments Research & Development Performance Management Leadership and Team Building Quality Management Data Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GYROS PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES, EWING, NJ 09/2023 – Present Field Application Scientist

• Successfully drove product adoption at top/key accounts through effective sales support, utilizing a multifaceted approach that included onsite and in-house technical training, software assistance, and data analysis, resulting in increased customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Responsible for application support to and training Gyrolab users on customer sites according to defined SOPs. This includes staying updated on all relevant procedures and processes (SOPs) linked to the role as defined by Gyros.

• Collaborate with regional sales managers during the sales process, participate customer meetings as application expert, support evaluation of the needs of potential purchasers from an application perspective and develop plans for customer evaluation projects.

• Demonstrated a commitment to attend scientific conferences, perform user training, provide application support to customers focused on advancing knowledge in immunoassay methods and techniques.

• Report and document relevant information on customer activity in information managements systems and to other functions within Sales & Marketing department while performing laboratory work in-house and on customer site. STANDARD BIOTOOLS, EWING, NJ 06/2022 – 06/2023

Field Application Scientist II

• Successfully drove product adoption at top/key accounts through effective sales support, utilizing a multifaceted approach that included onsite and in-house technical training, software assistance, and data analysis, resulting in increased customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Collaborated closely with regional sales managers and a 12-member demand generation team to build and expand the product base, leading to significant growth in consumable revenue.

• Played a pivotal role in enhancing future products by actively coordinating with a 20-member in-house team, providing valuable customer feedback and insights.

• Demonstrated a commitment to professional development by actively participating in conferences, tradeshows, and symposia focused on advancing knowledge in molecular biology methods and techniques, including NGS sequencing, qPCR, SNP genotyping, mRNA seq, digital PCR, capillary electrophoresis, FACS, RTPCR, and statistical methodology. DIASORIN MOLECULAR, CYPRESS, CA 08/2020 – 06/2022

Field Application Scientist

• Achieved the prestigious 2020 Rookie of the Year award by driving a remarkable 135% expansion in territory, resulting in increased sales and installations nationwide.

• Conducted comprehensive on-site training, pre-sales presentations, product demonstrations, and technical seminars on LIAISON® MDX and Software, as well as Diasorin molecular products and instrumentation, in response to field sales requests. JAMEL DOBBS

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• Successfully resolved biochemistry and PC application issues, networking interfaces, and hardware and software problems through troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Demonstrated exceptional confidence, attentiveness, and problem-solving abilities in assessing training quality, identifying issues, determining root causes, implementing appropriate solutions, and implementing preventive actions.

• Collaborated closely with R&D, Scientific Affairs, Manufacturing, Technical Service, and other support staff to assist customers with technical support delivery and seamless implementation of company products and systems into their work environments.

WEEMS DESIGN STUDIO, INC FOR THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) 06/2019-08/2020 Microbiologist

• Conducted extensive research and development of microbiological activities, employing sterile techniques for cell culture and utilizing standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (e.g., RNA isolation, DNA extraction, western blotting) to provide comprehensive reports to state public health offices.

• Acquired and expanded expertise in diverse research methods, experimental design, assay characterization, and data analysis, enabling proficient execution of manual operations on various supplies.

• Formulated and upheld stringent protocols for environmental controls, ensuring validation and consistently performed laboratory analysis on sterilized materials.

• Safeguarded food sample safety and quality by meticulously examining them for hazardous bacteria; meticulously collected samples and accurately inputted data into the computer system, generating specialized tracking identification numbers.

SCHOOL INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE- INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA) 08/2015 – 05/2018 Graduate Fellow

• Led and facilitated training sessions for fellow scientists, guiding them in developing successful grant proposals by focusing on technical application and instrumentation for accessing a wide range of experiments.

• Orchestrated laboratory analysis and closely monitored cell lines to precisely target genetic genes in animal models, employing advanced computer software, identification methods, and clinical trials.

• Showcased exceptional oral communication abilities through engaging presentations and talks at school events and conferences, effectively informing audiences and fellow scientists about project details, technical expertise, and significant outcomes.

UNITED STATES NAVY 07/2012 – 03/2018

LDP Engineering Duty Officer

• Supervised and provided leadership to a team of 6 officers, 8 Chief Petty Officers, and 50 sailors, ensuring seamless mission operations.

• Spearheaded maintenance and upkeep of main propulsion, auxiliary, and damage control systems and equipment.

• Successfully delivered comprehensive briefings on technical, operational, and development plans to senior command, while conducting risk assessments for personnel, equipment, and missions without any incidents.

• Implemented efficient protocols and procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and contributed to the overall success of missions.

EARLY CAREER PROFILE

UNITED STATES NAVY LDP Engineering Duty Officer 07/2012-03/2018 EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA): In Progress; Expected: 2024, WILLIAM PETERSON UNIVERSITY, WAYNE, NJ

Master of Science in n Cellular &Integrative Physiology: 2018, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry, Minor in Chemistry: 2012, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, TUSKEGEE, AL

AWARD

Institute of Teaching & Education Scholarship Neural Roadmap SREB Scholarship Indiana University President Diversity Fellowship Dean’s List (8) National Society of Leadership Outstanding Fall Achievement Award, GPA: 4.0 Top GPA for Freshmen in Football, GPA: 4.0 Graduated summa cum laude TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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