Samuel Gemechu, PMP

About

Results-driven Project Manager and Test Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and defense industries. Over 6 years of experience leading and managing multiple projects, developing and maintaining project timelines and budgets, and implementing project management methodologies. Successful track record of increasing project completion rates, achieving cost savings, and ensuring timely delivery of projects.

Experience

• Project Manager · Marts Media LLC2020-06-01 – 2024-04-01
• Executive Producer · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University2019-04-01 – 2020-08-01

  As the Executive Producer, I was in charge of leading a team in organizing and planning a TEDx conference as well as hosting the event on the day of.

• Student Life Marketing Staff · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University2017-09-01 – 2019-04-01
• Project Manager / Chairman · ERAU Student Union Advisory Board2017-05-01 – 2020-08-01

  •Collaborated closely with architects and engineers in the planning and construction of a $75 million, award winning student center building project, driving student engagement and facility utilization up by 300%. •Conducted comprehensive research and developed proposals for structural and functional changes in the Student Union building, aimed at enhancing student experience and facility utilization. •Managed a $2 million budget, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards essential renovations and student-focused improvements. •Actively gathered and incorporated student and stakeholder feedback into project plans, ensuring student needs and expectations were at the forefront of development initiatives. •Played a key role in strategic decision-making processes, ensuring project alignment with university goals and long-term student welfare, while adhering to established timelines and budget constraints.

• Radio Show Host · The WIKD 102.5 FM2016-09-01 – 2020-08-01

  I was a radio show host of the following shows: Cartersauce: Satirical day-time talk show giving really bad relationship advice to listeners. The Rave: Friday night mix show consisting of various resident and guest DJs playing the latest and greatest hits in electronic dance music.

• Business Director · The WIKD 102.5 FM2017-04-01 – 2020-05-01

  1. Developed and managed budget plans for current and future semesters as well as cataloged all purchases in MS Excel for audit purposes. 2. Planned, coordinated and managed programming and events held for the organization 3. Assisted in managing social media accounts 4. Assisted in overseeing construction of new radio station as well as new broadcasting station. 5. Oversaw all repairs, purchases and entertainment DJ wages.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityAerospace Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

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