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PROFILE

A self-motivated and bilingual individual with over 8 years work experience in various organizations across West Africa, I strive to be resourceful and render quality services. My aim is to be part of a dynamic, effective and efficient team to attain the organization’s goal. Work with an organization that provides mentorship and career development opportunities.

EDUCATION

Master of Sciences (Hons) Business Management, Université de Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire - 2005

Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) Business Management, Université de Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire - 2004

Baccalauréat of Sciences (A’Level), Lycée Moderne de Dimbokro, Cote d’Ivoire - 2000

BEPC (O’Level), Lycée Moderne de Dimbokro, Cote d’Ivoire - 1997

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

DALF C2 (Certificate of In-depth French user Proficiency), CEBELAE, Benin Republic - 2014

DELF B2 (Certificate of Independent French user Proficiency), CEBELAE, Benin Republic - 2010

Two coursework semesters completed in an MBA programme, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State - 2010

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alim, Ilorin, Kwara State - 2008

Certificate of Electronic Data Processing (Distinction), OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State - 2006

Certificate of Proficiency in English, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State (Nigeria) - 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sahel Capital Partners and Advisory Ltd, Nigeria 2016 – 2017

Business Analyst

-Conducted desk and field research for short projects.

-Developed PowerPoint presentation and reports for researches.

-Engaged and monitored field consultants for project implemented in West African countries.

-Cooperated with various international and local organizations in the process of research.

ACMA Project: Market Intelligence Specialist

-Market prospection for agribusinesses in the states of focus (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun)

-Instigated company’s interest on collaborating with farmer clusters. Facilitated negotiations between the companies and the farmers.

-Tracked and analyzed the market trends of the crops including, prices, seasonality, availability, quality. Tracked government policies that affect the activities of the project.

-Developed monthly and quarterly reports of transactions and activities undertaken.

-Organized trainings for buyers and regulators from Nigeria and Benin on the contracting process (type contract funds transfer, financing, logistics, etc.). Organized trainings for farmer clusters on formal trade activities requirements, product certification etc.

King Amachree Royal Academy Cotonou, Benin Republic 2011 – 2016

Accountant 2015

Prepared and shared report with the president of the King Amachree Group, I checked and centralized the information on salary vouchers of the 3 schools of the group and monitored the different transactions of the group and prepared a periodical financial report to that effect.

Head of Procurement 2013

Organised and controlled purchases and settlements of suppliers for the three branches of the King Amachree Group and coordinated the activities of two assistant procurement officers. The keys areas of the post were to get competitive market price, monitor and reduce waste in consumption and prepare payment schedule.

Ibn Khaldun International School Cotonou, Benin Republic 2009 – 2011

Assistant Director of Studies

-Planned and coordinated lecturer’s activities and oversaw the smooth running of the school. Also taught English and French to senior students.

-Engage with parents to ensure the monitoring of students and their effective engagements in classes.

SOGICI Sarl, St Michel Adjamé Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 2003 - 2004

Sales clerk

-Provided an efficient and effective service to customers. Dealt with customers’ enquiries, provided feedbacks and solutions for a successful outcome

-Contributed to the overall achievement of the company’s service level agreement and KPIs through continuous achievement of individual performance targets

-Delivered high quality customer services in line with best practice and compliance with company policies. Promoted and provided information on company’s products and services to customers

-Compiled and monitored purchases orders and search for new customers as well as securing their loyalty.

Bookstore Forum Ltd, Dimbokro, Côte d’Ivoire 2002 – 2003

Travelling Salesman

-Engaged with book retailers across the country. Pitched the products and services of the organisation to the retailers.

-Augmented sales of books to retailers and created new business relationships. Secured customers’ loyalty.

-Handled with integrity large volume of cash associated with the type of trade.

CORE SKILLS

Team Work: My successful long-term employment at the various organisations is due to my ability to work with team members and effectively participating in activities to meet organisation goals.

Problem Solving: Developed strong analytical skills as part of my professional work at various organisations especially Sahel Capital where the workload relies on analytical skills.

Computing: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Product Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet.

Communication: Good communication skills gained from delivering presentations during trainings and interacting with customers of various backgrounds

Language proficiency:

-English – Excellent

-French – Excellent

-Yoruba – Very good, Native Speaker

-Dioula – Very good (Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali)

-Arabic - Basic

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Interpreter at a workshop organized by PUM Netherland at Gamme d’usinage, Benin 2015

French Lecturer, University Le Citoyen, Benin Republic 2014-2015

President of NYSC Tourism Club, Kwara State 2007-2008

Business Chairman of MCAN, Kwara State Branch 2007-2008

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