Joseph Abu, Mpa, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Abu Development Group (ADG) is a development firm that infuses artistry into construction, crafting spaces that resonate and inspire. From masterfully crafted designs, expert installation of objects and built spaces, we go beyond blueprints. Our services encompass project management, construction expertise, and a unique approach to "place making" – ensuring your space becomes a thriving destination. At Abu Development Group, we build more than structures, we build experiences.

New York, United States

New York, New York

Ithaca, New York Area

• Conducted a comparative research study of an emerging product in international markets (Uruguay, Canada, USA) in regard to its state and local ordinance, supply chain operations, product development, finance and banking, and economic impact• Performed 90% of market and economic data analysis using Stata to provide scalable solutions to Zeal Technology’s R&D and future pipelines investments• Engineered a research findings database on Microsoft Excel to generate summary statistics, created data tables, and ensured data quality control• Defined, measured, executed project objectives using a customized Gantt Chart on Microsoft Excel; provided quantitative and qualitative reporting to stakeholders through a final report deliverable

Ithaca, New York Area

• Partnered with the Cornell business school to provide business improvement strategies for an entrepreneur who sells energy storage products and services • Devised a go-to market strategy, provided product value analysis, developed strategies for lead generation that resulted in 40-50% increase in sales • Utilized Plectica mapping software to design a business model canvas, agile process map for product deployment, and resource map of partners in the Ithaca region

Verona Area, Italy

Participated in a two-week intensive program that bridges theory and practice on Disruptive Quality for a highly selected group of multidisciplinary international students. Participants visited Italian manufacturing companies, engaged in conversations with managers and entrepreneurs, and leveraged strategic design tools to discover spaces of creative intervention in the bakery and textile industries.Program faculty:Riccardo Illy - President of the illy group and former member of the Italian ParliamentJohn Bruce - Associate Professor of Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design

Binghamton

• Rice Guys served nutritious rice-based and ethnically inspired food through the Union-Endicott Tiger Ventures Incubator Program• Improved food delivery speed up to 20% by strategically mapping delivery routes and utilizing sales data to anticipate orders• Managed 6 employees, daily kitchen operations, inventory and customer interactions• Identified growth opportunities by fostering relationships with the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, local universities and entrepreneurial groups

Binghamton, Ny

• Assessed student performance data to create 5 comprehensive evaluation plans and provided strategic recommendations to support Individual Education Programs (IEP)• Supported 50 students in need of assistive technology and taught lessons according to their IEP in Economics, Mathematics, and English

Greater New York City Area

• The Southern Tier Capital Fund provides ignition capital from private investors to seed and early stage entrepreneurs who lead high growth companies in the Southern Tier region of Upstate New York.• Assisted the managing director in all aspects of the fund’s development including: ideating, planning/transcribing investor info sessions, reviewing pitch deck materials, representing the fund at entrepreneur events, creating marketing materials, updating/executing weekly tasks on Asana software

Greater New York City Area

• Created comprehensive wellness programs and workshops for 300+ clients of varying fitness levels through my customized app and in-person training sessions• Designed highly engaging marketing materials (ex: film, social media ad, SEO) that resulted in 5-10% increase in monthly client memberships

Brooklyn, New York

• Arbitrated 5-10 client cases per week at Environmental Control Board hearings to reduce property violation fines; updated the board on the violation resolution process for all violation-issuing city agencies (NYCDOB, NYCHA and FDNY)• Utilized Microsoft Project to define scope of work, design, track and execute milestones, develop detailed schedules and cost information that resulted in up to $300,000 in saved costs• Created 15-20 Business Required Documents (BRD) for project developers and stakeholders

Masters In Public Adminstration, Science, Technology, & Infrastructure Policy

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Dickinson Town Council, Men's Club Soccer, Student Government, Intramural Basketball, Residential Life

Associate'S Degree, International Business

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa