Jesse Apagya-Mensah
Calgary,Canada
Summary
- Valedictorian - Sir Winston Churchill graduating class of 2025
- RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) – Delegate (May 2024); RYLA Counsellor (Volunteer) ( May 7-11, 2025)
- BSU Representative, participated in Alberta Teachers Network Conference
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
Calgary, Canada
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Optimized high-volume service workflows during peak hours, increasing throughput by 15% (estimated) while maintaining 100% brand safety and health compliance.
- Managed front-end POS operations and financial transactions with 99.9% accuracy, ensuring precise data entry and inventory reconciliation in a fast-paced environment.
- Standardized food preparation protocols to meet rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) benchmarks, reducing material waste by 10% (estimated) through improved portion control and resource management.
- Collaborated within a 5–8 person cross-functional team to streamline station hand-offs, consistently achieving sub-4-minute order fulfillment targets during high-stress windows.
Engagement Coordinator
The Hive
01.2026 - Current
- Spearheaded the design and physical prototyping of an interactive "Pop-Up" engagement system, utilizing rapid-iteration cycles to increase student-to-cafe conversion rates by 25% (estimated).
- Architected a high-impact digital and physical marketing strategy to scale the "Build with AI" Exam Prep Lab, targeting a 40-participant capacity and cross-departmental reach.
- Optimized the Hive’s visual identity by capturing and curating technical project milestones, resulting in a 30% (estimated) increase in social engagement and student incubator inquiries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate the transition of student-led technical concepts from the ideation phase to active incubator projects.
Counsellor (Volunteer)
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
05.2023 - Current
- Directed and mentored a cohort of 50+ participants through a technical project lifecycle, utilizing Strategic Planning frameworks to move ideas from concept to final presentation.
- Facilitated 10+ high-intensity workshops on conflict resolution and team dynamics, resulting in a 95% (estimated) participant satisfaction rating and measurable growth in cohort cohesion.
- Spearheaded cross-functional team-building initiatives for 5+ diverse student squads, optimizing delegation workflows and increasing project output by 20% (estimated).
- Cultivated a high-performance, inclusive culture by implementing feedback loops and 1-on-1 coaching, accelerating leadership competency for early-careerstudents.
Education
Engineering Transfer Program(University Of Alberta) - First-year engineering coursework
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB04-2026
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB06-2025
Skills
Languages & Software: Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), C, Fusion 360 (CAD/DfM), Arduino IDE, MS Excel
Hardware & Prototyping: FDM/SLA 3D Printing, Soldering, Multimeter Diagnostics, Breadboarding, Mechatronics
Components: VL53L0X (ToF) Sensors, L298N Drivers, DC Geared Motors, Micro-Limit Switches, Arduino Nano
Certifications: CSTS-2020 (In Progress), WHMIS 2015, Class 5 Driver’s License
Projects
Automated Mechatronic Golf Dispenser |
Architected a sensor-actuated delivery system in Fusion 360 and fabricated components via Prusa XL high-scale 3D printing, maintaining 0.2mm tolerances for a rotating carousel assembly.
- Engineered a synchronized control loop on an Arduino Nano, integrating a VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser sensor for non-contact user detection within a 200mm range.
- Implemented hardware interrupts for millisecond-accurate motor stops via a limit switch, ensuring precise carousel indexing and zero-overshoot ball delivery.
- Programmed robust state-machine logic in C++, including input debouncing and a 10-second motor safety timeout to prevent mechanical strain during stall conditions.
Computational Dynamics & Kinematic Modeling | Python Developer
- Developed a suite of Python-based analytical tools to solve 3D kinematic equations for rigid-body and particle motion trajectories during Engineering Dynamics Labs.
- Automated the processing of raw CSV sensor data using NumPy and SciPy, modeling variable 700N force vectors to calculate resultant displacements.
- Visualized multi-axis motion paths using Matplotlib, conducting regression analysis to validate theoretical physics models against empirical data with <5% margin of error.
- Optimized algorithm efficiency by refactoring iterative loops into vectorized operations, reducing computation time for large datasets by 40% (estimated).
Timeline
Engagement Coordinator
The Hive
01.2026 - Current
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
05.2025 - 08.2025
Counsellor (Volunteer)
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
05.2023 - Current
Engineering Transfer Program(University Of Alberta) - First-year engineering coursework
University of Lethbridge
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Sir Winston Churchill High School