Olayinka Famodu

Olayinka Famodu

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About

❤️ As a Sower of Love¹, my leadership method is rooted in a people-first approach as a…

Contributions

Activity

Experience

  • Pfizer Graphic

    Pfizer

    McPherson, Kansas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    McPherson, Kansas, United States

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    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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    Akron, Ohio, United States

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    Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

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    Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

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    Akron, Ohio, United States

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    Akron, Ohio, United States

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    Akron, Ohio, United States

Education

  • The University of Akron Graphic

    The University of Akron

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    Activities and Societies: ‍ ❖ National Society of Sales Engineers (NSSE) ❖ The University Ambassadors ❖ National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) ❖ Collegiate 100 (C100) ❖ Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) ❖ Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academics (IDEAs) ❖ serveAkron ❖ Choose Ohio First/Collegiate Success (OARS)

    Scholarships:
    ❖ GE Foundation
    ❖ Minneapolis Foundation
    ❖ S-STEM National Science Foundation

    Academic Conferences:
    ❖ NSBE47
    ❖ BMES 2021
    ❖ NSBE48
    ❖ NSEC 2023
    ❖ NSBE49

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    Activities and Societies: ‍ ❖ Men's Varsity Soccer ❖ National Honor Society ❖ College Possible ❖ Foreign Exchange Program (Nürnberg, Germany) ❖ Omole Football Academy Initiative (Ikeja, Nigeria) ❖ Boy Scouts of America

    Scholarships:
    ❖ CAMPBELL, HOMER C.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Transformation Church Graphic

    Servant Leader

    Transformation Church

    - Present 9 months

    Social Services

    The responsibility of a TC Greeter is to welcome visitors and long-time-comers home by using our hands to show our hearts that ensures everyone feels seen, heard and loved.

    Transformation Church Vision Statement: "We exist to Represent God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. We Represent by Promoting (Rep•resenting), Showing (Represent•ing), and Giving (Re•presenting) God Differently as a multi-church (multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-plying, and…

    The responsibility of a TC Greeter is to welcome visitors and long-time-comers home by using our hands to show our hearts that ensures everyone feels seen, heard and loved.

    Transformation Church Vision Statement: "We exist to Represent God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. We Represent by Promoting (Rep•resenting), Showing (Represent•ing), and Giving (Re•presenting) God Differently as a multi-church (multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-plying, and multi-campus)."

    Transformation Church Core Values:
    ❖ Transformation - We are a relevant and progressive church that changes lives.
    ❖ Love - We love first.
    ❖ Faith - We have faith in God, faith in people and faith for miracles.
    ❖ H.O.T. - We are humble, open and transparent people of integrity.
    ❖ Generosity - We give just to give, not to get.
    ❖ Service - We use our hands to show our hearts.
    ❖ Worship - We use our lives to express God’s worth.
    ❖ Excellence - We hold ourselves to a very high standard in our words, appearance and actions.
    ❖ Discipline - We are committed to structure, training and conduct that produces growth.
    ❖ Relationship - We belong together.
    ❖ Honor - We reverence God, value people and demonstrate our gratitude.
    ❖ Fun - We enjoy it all.

  • Boy Scouts of America Graphic

    Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 12 years 1 month

    Children

    Boy Scouts of America Mission: "Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law."

  • Rise Against Hunger Graphic

    Meal Packer

    Rise Against Hunger

    - Present 4 months

    Children

    Rise Against Hunger Mission Statement: To grow a global movement that ends hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

  • Wichita Habitat for Humanity Graphic

    Construction Worker

    Wichita Habitat for Humanity

    - 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

  • Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Graphic

    Big Supporter

    Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters

    - 2 months

    Children

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission Statement: To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

  • The MENtour™ Graphic

    Apprentice

    The MENtour™

    - 5 months

    Education

    The MENtour™ Mission Statement: "Existing to educate, equip and empower leaders in the men's space so to advance the mental and emotional wellbeing of men globally."

  • 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Graphic

    Youth Mentor

    100 Black Men of America, Inc.

    - 2 years 4 months

    Education

    Collegiate 100® (The University of Akron Chapter) Mission Statement: "Support the Sponsoring Chapter of 100 Black Men of America in its efforts to nurture and enhance the growth, development and opportunities for young African American males via Mentoring, Education, Health and Wellness, and Economic Development.”

  • ServeOhio Graphic

    Student Volunteer

    ServeOhio

    - 4 years 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Volunteering with serveAkron of serveOhio for service projects on campus and in the greater-Akron areas has been a great way for me to immerse myself in the community while meeting new people in the process. Not only does serveAkron connect students like me to service opportunities, serveAkron also provides many educational and awareness events throughout the academic year.

Courses

  • Algebra for Calculus

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  • Analytic Geometry-Calculus I

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  • Analytic Geometry-Calculus II

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  • Analytic Geometry-Calculus III

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  • Applied Statistics

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  • Basic Electrical Engineering

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  • Biomaterials

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  • Biomedical Computing

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  • Biomedical Engineering Design I

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  • Biomedical Engineering Design II

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  • Biomedical Engineering Sophomore Seminar

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  • Biomedical Ethics

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  • Design of Medical Devices

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  • Dynamics

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  • Elementary Classical Physics I

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  • Elementary Classical Physics II

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  • Empires of the Ancient World

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  • English Composition I

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  • English Composition II

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  • Experimental Techniques in Biomechanics

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  • Exploring Music: Bach to Rock

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  • Finite Element Analysis

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  • Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics

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  • Government & Politics in US

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  • Harnessing the Power of Excel for Data Analysis and Decision Making

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  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I

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  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II

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  • Intermediate German I

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  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design

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  • Introduction to Biophysical Measurements

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  • Introduction to Ethics

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  • Introduction to Mechanics of Solids

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  • Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

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  • Introduction to Public Speaking

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  • Introduction to Sociology

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  • Kinematics of Machines

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  • Linear Algebra

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  • Mechanics of Biological Tissues

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  • Modeling & Simulation of Biomedical Systems

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  • Precalculus Mathematics

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  • Principles of Chemistry I

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  • Principles of Chemistry II

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  • Principles of Macroeconomics

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  • Statics

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  • Thermodynamics I

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  • Tools for Biomedical Engineering

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  • Transport Fundamentals for Biomedical Engineering

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Projects

  • Global Black Community (GBC) CRG: "Brand Elevation" Series

    "Brand Elevation: Mastering Personal and Professional Growth” is a comprehensive 5-part series designed to empower our colleagues in mastering their personal and professional development.

    ❖ Network Navigation (11-08-23): Learn the art of pro-level networking to build meaningful connections that open doors to new opportunities.

    ❖ Money Mastery (01-10-24): A deep dive into financial literacy to help you navigate your financial future with confidence.

    ❖ LinkedIn Level-Up…

    "Brand Elevation: Mastering Personal and Professional Growth” is a comprehensive 5-part series designed to empower our colleagues in mastering their personal and professional development.

    ❖ Network Navigation (11-08-23): Learn the art of pro-level networking to build meaningful connections that open doors to new opportunities.

    ❖ Money Mastery (01-10-24): A deep dive into financial literacy to help you navigate your financial future with confidence.

    ❖ LinkedIn Level-Up (03-13-24): A step-by-step guide to level up your LinkedIn profile, making it a powerful tool for career advancement.

    ❖ Resume Revolution (05-08-24): A hands-on workshop to transform your resume into a compelling narrative of your professional journey.

    ❖ Picture Perfection (07-10-24): A session on professional portraits, helping you create a powerful visual impression for your personal and professional brand.

    Other creators
  • Capstone (Senior Design): "Brain Drain"

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    ❖ Drove the development of an external ventricular drain able to visually notify neurologists upon cerebral spinal fluid detection, rectifying current device’s cyclical blind insertion and extraction

    ❖ Collaborated cross-functionally ensuring the enhancement of cost-effectiveness, reduction of response time, improvement of detection accuracy and reliability, and integration of kit licensure

    ❖ Fulfilled Gantt Chart timeline of project’s verification and validation stages…

    ❖ Drove the development of an external ventricular drain able to visually notify neurologists upon cerebral spinal fluid detection, rectifying current device’s cyclical blind insertion and extraction

    ❖ Collaborated cross-functionally ensuring the enhancement of cost-effectiveness, reduction of response time, improvement of detection accuracy and reliability, and integration of kit licensure

    ❖ Fulfilled Gantt Chart timeline of project’s verification and validation stages, presenting progress to management via quarterly gate reviews confirming execution of stakeholder deliverables

    Other creators
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Honors & Awards

  • 2024 Pfizer Bravo Recognitions

    Workhuman

    "Pfizer: Launching Recognition at Lightspeed": https://www.workhuman.com/why-workhuman/case-studies/pfizer-launching-recognition-at-lightspeed/

  • 2023 Pfizer Bravo Recognitions

    Workhuman

    "Pfizer: Launching Recognition at Lightspeed": https://www.workhuman.com/why-workhuman/case-studies/pfizer-launching-recognition-at-lightspeed/

  • Minneapolis Foundation Scholarship

    Minneapolis Foundation

  • GE Foundation Scholarship

    NSBE

  • S-STEM National Science Foundation Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • College of Engineering and Polymer Science Dean’s List

    The University of Akron

  • Engineering Student Assistance Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Making A Difference Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • RLH RA Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • We Rise Together Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • IDEAs Easter Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Akron Guarantee Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Homer C. Campbell Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Schulman Memorial Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Underrepresented Student Scholarship

    The University of Akron

  • Eagle Scout Rank

    Boy Scouts of America

Test Scores

  • ACT

    Score: 22/36

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • German

    Limited working proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

  • French

    Elementary proficiency

  • Yoruba

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • McPherson Colleague Advisory Board

    Board Member

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    The McPherson DE&I Council purpose is to improve morale and engagement across the site while providing leadership with valuable insights and a strong pulse on what’s most important to colleagues and their concerns. McPherson DE&I Council works to: ❖ Build trust and strong relationships ❖ Drive creativity and innovation ❖ Detect issues early and foster inclusivity ❖ Listen without judgment, view concerns as data ❖ Be a voice for others

  • McPherson DE&I Council

    Engage & Inspire Co-Lead

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    The McPherson DE&I Council vision is to create a supportive, exciting and engaging culture where colleagues are seen, heard and cared for. The McPherson DE&I Council mission is to connect and leverage the diverse talents, abilities and unique traits of all colleagues to advance Pfizer’s purpose and DE&I at the McPherson Site.

  • Global Black Community (GBC) Black Emerging Talent (BET) CRG

    Professional Development Coordinator

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    GBC BET aims to provide resources and connections to develop, retain, and promote Black talent internally by creating pathways that increase social capital and visibility; nurturing personal and professional connections, that in tandem, ultimately builds a tight-knit community whilst enhancing its members' experience at Pfizer via career growth and advancement opportunities. The Black Emerging Talent CRG is defining "emerging" as less than 10 years into your professional career. Those that…

    GBC BET aims to provide resources and connections to develop, retain, and promote Black talent internally by creating pathways that increase social capital and visibility; nurturing personal and professional connections, that in tandem, ultimately builds a tight-knit community whilst enhancing its members' experience at Pfizer via career growth and advancement opportunities. The Black Emerging Talent CRG is defining "emerging" as less than 10 years into your professional career. Those that identify as young are typically earlier on in their career and navigating a new space either at Pfizer and/or freshly entering the professional world. The Professional Development Coordinator Role Description: ❖ The Professional Development Coordinator (1-3 years of experience) is instrumental in fostering the growth and skill development of members within the organization, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to curate and facilitate opportunities for professional advancement. The Professional Development Coordinator Responsibilities: ❖ Collaborates with the Event Coordinator to design and plan logistics for professional development and skill setting events (i.e Lunch & Learns and Table Talks). ❖ Curate and disseminate internal and external growth opportunities with members through a bi-monthly newsletter. Opportunities include conferences, workshops, internal career fairs, Pfizer events, seminars, coaching programs, Coursera/LinkedIn learning offers, graduate school support and more. ❖ Serves as a resource to members seeking advice on career growth issues and should refer members to advisor when necessary for comprehensive support on specific inquiries. ❖ Point of contact for mentoring partnership with GBC. ❖ Provide support and brainstorm ideas for events, activities, social, etc.

  • Early Talent Community (ETC) CRG

    Programming & CI Learning Lead

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    ETC aims to facilitate networking and connections both in person and virtually between companywide Pfizer early talent programs. The Early Talent Community Opportunities: ❖ Learn about the other Pfizer rotational programs and other early talent opportunities! Speed networking! ❖ Volunteer and inspire the next generation of STEM talent! ❖ Social event such as happy hours, game nights, team competitions and more! ❖ Q&A with program alumni!

  • Global Black Community (GBC) CRG

    Branding & Experiences Site Co-Lead

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    GBC's mission is to empower members of the GBC and provide opportunities to be educated, developed, and set on a path to pursue their passions to maximize the Pfizer McPherson site's business value. GBC committed to creating an environment where all colleagues can reach their full potential, celebrate – and be celebrated – for their contributions to Pfizer while being their best and most authentic selves. ❖ Curates professional development events such as Résumé, LinkedIn and Networking…

    GBC's mission is to empower members of the GBC and provide opportunities to be educated, developed, and set on a path to pursue their passions to maximize the Pfizer McPherson site's business value. GBC committed to creating an environment where all colleagues can reach their full potential, celebrate – and be celebrated – for their contributions to Pfizer while being their best and most authentic selves. ❖ Curates professional development events such as Résumé, LinkedIn and Networking Workshops

  • National Society of Sales Engineers (NSSE)

    Collegiate Chapter SSE Scholar

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    The mission of the National Society of Sales Engineers is to shape the next generation of Sales Engineers through generating, supporting, and scaling university sales engineering organizations throughout the United States.

  • Collegiate 100 (C100)

    Vice President

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    The primary purpose of the Collegiate 100® program is to provide an avenue for 100 Black Men of America, Inc. chapters to continue their one-on-one and group mentoring to students as they matriculate from high school to college, thereby supporting the Mentoring The 100 Way Across a Lifetime initiative.

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

    Programs Chair

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    The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

  • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

    Events Officer

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    The Biomedical Engineering Society promotes a collaborative and inclusive community to advance human health through education, discovery, and translation.

  • Choose Ohio First/Collegiate Success (OARS)

    Scholar

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  • Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academics (IDEAs)

    Mentor

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  • serveAkron

    Volunteer

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  • College Possible

    Academic

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    The College Possible mission is to close the degree divide and make college possible for students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

  • The University Ambassadors

    Representative

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  • Young Professional Network (YPN) ERG

    Personal Development Executive

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    Boston Scientific's Young Professionals Network activates emerging leaders by connecting them with resources, people, and ideas.

  • National Honor Society (NHS)

    Volunteer

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    The mission of the National Honors Society is to honor students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, service and character.

  • Foreign Exchange Program

    Foreign Exchange Student

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  • Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

    Eagle Scout

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    The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

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