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Janice Jackson
Retail-Operations, Starbucks
Location: Gainesville, FL United States
Joined: Sep 23rd, 2025

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Tuskegee University class of 1991

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

Experience

I currently work with Starbucks as Retail-Operations
I have years of experience working in the Engineering industry.

Consultant | Self-Employed
From September 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
General management including business case management, operations, accounting, inventory control, and customer service. 3D Design and analysis of sheet metal components and machined parts.

Director Product Management â Emerging Platforms | American Welding Society
From March 2021 to September 2022 • 1 year(s)
Led development and launch of new products overseeing entire product lifecycle, resulting in 15% revenue retention. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reduce production schedule by 30%.

Senior Project Manager | Randstad Engineering
From January 2020 to February 2020 • 0 year(s)
Utilized Windchill Software to update data and provide consolidated view of product information. Provided project status reports and coordinated department leaders.

Industry Manager (Business Owner) | PRIDE Enterprises
From July 2016 to September 2018 • 2 year(s)
Managed $2M sheet metal fabrication business achieving 15% increase in profit margins. Applied Lean methodologies reducing material consumption by 25%.

Senior Mechanical Engineer | PRIDE Enterprises
From May 2015 to July 2016 • 1 year(s)
Led design of products from concept through production using Solid Edge and SolidWorks CAD/CAE. Assured safety, quality, and reliability while setting packaging and industry standards.

Caretaker/General Contractor | Self-Employed
From September 2011 to April 2015 • 4 year(s)
Caretaker for ill parents and disabled family member. General contractor for home renovations managing vendors, payroll, and timelines.

Senior Product Manager | Fujitsu Network Communications
From March 2000 to May 2012 • 12 year(s)
Launched multiple generations of DWDM-based and SONET-based fiber optic networking equipment generating over $400M in sales. Directed cross-functional teams and managed product requirements.

Senior Mechanical Engineer-Terrestrial Fiber | Fujitsu Network Communications
From November 1998 to March 2000 • 2 year(s)
Senior mechanical engineering role focused on terrestrial fiber optic systems.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wireless | Motorola Network Solutions
From September 1994 to November 1998 • 4 year(s)
Senior mechanical engineering role specializing in wireless communication systems.

Advanced Mechanical Engineer | 3M
From January 1991 to September 1994 • 3 year(s)
Advanced mechanical engineering position at 3M.

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