Asangwua Ikein
Transit Planner/Grants Manager at County of Greenville- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer (PE)
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and RegulationOct, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Passed PE Civil: Transportation
NCEESJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Civil FE Exam Course
DIRECTHUB EXAM PREPJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Passed FE Civil: Transportation
NCEESJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review
CourseraJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
AICP
American Planning AssociationDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Grant Writing & Capacity Building
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Associate of Dance Degree - American Style Smooth
Dance Vision International Dance Association (DVIDA)Nov, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
National Transit Database (Urban Reporting)
National Transit InstituteApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Learning ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 10)
EsriJan, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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County of Greenville
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Transit Planner/Grants Manager
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Dec 2014 - Present
• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GPATS' new FTA 5310 projects program. Oversees the sub-allocation of FTA 5310 Funds to the Greenville Urbanized Area (UZA). Manages Transit Coordinating Committee (TCC) that evaluates and ranks 5310 projects in the region. Created application and ranking system for 5310 projects. Presents ranked projects to GPATS Study Team and Policy Committee for evaluation and adoption.• Serves as a liaison between GTA, CAT, and other municipal governing bodies on transit/transportation matters.• Collects data for transportation projects and reports, like the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP 2040). Wrote the transit portion of the LRTP along with assisting to edit the final draft of the adopted LRTP 2040.• Conduct Level of Service (LoS) and upcoming transportation project analysis of roadways for new subdivision projects.• Manage numerous technical and mapping projects, including the maintenance of the GPATS Travel Demand Model and related databases and files.• Manage and update GPATS ArcOnline Interactive Maps for corridor & intersection projects, crash data, and transit services. Add new interactive maps as needed.• Co-authored Greenville County's first Mobility & Thoroughfare Plan (MTP), which will be used to prioritize transportation projects to provide people with alternative travel options for reaching destinations including biking, driving, riding transit, and walking.• Delegate projects and mentor junior Transportation Planner.• Co-authored GPATS' 2045 LRTP.• Co-authored City of Clemson & Clemson Universities Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant, which was awarded, $200,000 by USDoT. Show less
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Planner
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
• Collect data to update the Five Year Greenville County Comprehensive Plan. • Assist Mill Mills Community to construct a neighborhood Master Plan. • Provide direct planning support to the City of Fountain Inn by writing grants to finance capital improvement projects. • Interpret Fountains Inn’s Zoning Ordinance.
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Ballroom Alchemy
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Owner / Dance Instructor
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Dec 2016 - Present
Asangwua Ikein is a DVIDA certified instructor. Since 2010, he has trained both social and competitive dancers. He specializes in developing dance mechanics, refined movements, and stage presence. Students enjoy lessons with Asangwua because he’s consistent, knowledgeable, and patient. He meets students where they are. Then, he challenges them to build upon their fundamentals. Asangwua Ikein is a DVIDA certified instructor. Since 2010, he has trained both social and competitive dancers. He specializes in developing dance mechanics, refined movements, and stage presence. Students enjoy lessons with Asangwua because he’s consistent, knowledgeable, and patient. He meets students where they are. Then, he challenges them to build upon their fundamentals.
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American Dance Club
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637 Congaree Rd Unit F, Greenville, SC 29607
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Dance Instructor
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
• Teach ballroom dance to individuals, couples and groups. • Choreograph showcase routines and compete professionally in dance competitions. • Teach ballroom dance to individuals, couples and groups. • Choreograph showcase routines and compete professionally in dance competitions.
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Park Center Inc. (The Carriage House)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Jul 2013 - May 2014
• Consulted with different cities about implementation of complete streets policy and bike valet programs to advise senior planners on policy issues. • Conducted public outreach with property and business owners to place bike racks around Fort Wayne to promote biking as a viable form of transportation. • Created an excel spread sheet from the 2010 HCM that evaluated LOS for bicyclists and pedestrians. • Consulted with different cities about implementation of complete streets policy and bike valet programs to advise senior planners on policy issues. • Conducted public outreach with property and business owners to place bike racks around Fort Wayne to promote biking as a viable form of transportation. • Created an excel spread sheet from the 2010 HCM that evaluated LOS for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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American Style Ballroom
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6041 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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Instructor
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
• Taught ballroom dance to individuals, couples, and groups. • Choreographed showcase routines and competed professionally in dance competitions. • Managed dance studio website content and social media sites. • Produced event videos and created event flyers, which were distributed to clients using Constant Contacts. • Taught ballroom dance to individuals, couples, and groups. • Choreographed showcase routines and competed professionally in dance competitions. • Managed dance studio website content and social media sites. • Produced event videos and created event flyers, which were distributed to clients using Constant Contacts.
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BAE Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Components Engineer
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
• Completed project to update schematics replacing obsolete parts with lead-free parts. Tested aircraft components. • Completed project to update schematics replacing obsolete parts with lead-free parts. Tested aircraft components.
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Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
• Modeled components and reel assemblies using CAD program. Created and updated schematics of reel components. • Modeled components and reel assemblies using CAD program. Created and updated schematics of reel components.
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Indiana Institute of Technology
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Worker – Recycling Coordinator
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Oct 2009 - May 2010
• Initiated and coordinated campus' first recycling program that is active on campus. • Assisted with campus mail delivery and maintenance. • Initiated and coordinated campus' first recycling program that is active on campus. • Assisted with campus mail delivery and maintenance.
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Blue Steel Security
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JFK Airport Cargo Building
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Security Guard/Supervisor
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
• Managed 3-4 security guards. • Supervised and inventoried the building of pallets for passenger planes. • Managed 3-4 security guards. • Supervised and inventoried the building of pallets for passenger planes.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Ball State University
Master's Degree, Urban & Regional Planning -
2013 - 2014
North Dakota State University
Graduate Certificate, Transportation and Urban Systems -
2004 - 2010
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
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