Experience

Agence de Promotion des Investissements Privés
• Guinea
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Investment Promotion

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Guinea Expo 2020

• Guinea
• Government Administration

• Deputy Commissioner General

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Managed the work of the Guinean teams over the six months of the World Expo and supervised the proper functioning of the pavilion which welcomed 500,340 visitors. Coordinated Guinea's cultural and business programming at the Expo, including the organization of the Guinea Investment Forum 2 in partnership with APIP, the organization of an international conference on cross-boundary rivers, the holding of cultural promotion events during Francophonie week and all promotional activities during Expo. Prepared the participation of key Guinean public and private actors including high-level officials and captains of industry in the conferences organized during the key thematic weeks of the Expo, including urban planning, tourism, agriculture and water. Show less

• Communications Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

  Elaborated, carried-out, supervised and evaluated the communications strategy relative to Guinea’s participation in the World Expo in 2020 in Dubai. Organized events to promote and inform targeted publics on the participation in Expo 2020 (workshops, conferences, festivals etc.) Stakeholder management to assure their support of the project (public and private sectors, general public, civil society etc.) Conception and production of communication materials to improve Guinea’s perception nationally and internationally. Developed strategic partnerships with local and international media outlets to promote the project. Realized a digital media communication campaign in English and French (website, social networks). Show less



Ministère en Charge des Investissements et des Partenariats Publics Privés

• Guinea
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chargé de mission Advisor to the Minister

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

• Head of Communications and Public Relations

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020

  Managed the team in charge of communications at the ministry. Elaborated, developed, carried-out and evaluation the internal and external communications strategies of the ministry. Produced investment promotion communications material (videos, brochures, PowerPoints). Managed public relations and the Ministry’s image. Provided counsel on communications matter to the Minister’s cabinet. Coordinated logistics for various events (roundtables, workshops, forums, conferences etc.)

• Head of the Communications Department

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Managed the team responsible for the design and implementation of the communications and public relations strategies for the Agency. Strengthened the branding and image of APIP. Updated the communications materials on various platforms (digital, video, written). Oversaw the logistics for investment promotion events.

• Head of the Business Climate Improvement Unit

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Tasked with identifying, following and evaluating the implementation of key reforms and policies designed to improve the business climate and competitiveness of Guinea. Served as liaison with the private sector to identify potential points of blockage and issues they meet. Acted as focal point for the Prime Minister’s Office on business climate issues. Produced the Republic of Guinea Doing Business 2018 and 2019 evaluation reports for the World Bank containing information on the reforms adopted in the country between 2016 and 2019. Show less

• Communications Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Charged with promoting the image of the agency, and Guinea as an investment destination. Designed promotional materials inciting investment in Guinea (videos, brochures, articles, information bulletins, social media posts etc.) Performed event coordination tasks during various investment forums with foreign investors in Conakry.



DC Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Officer at the Mayor's Office on African Affairs

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Main duties include editing and sending out the bi-monthly newsletter, which reaches almost 8,000 readers, crafting pre and post-event press releases, finding content for the social media channels, assisting with planning the myriad of events held by the office (workshops, capacity building trainings, seminars, cultural festival etc.), and assisting constituents with various queries. Also was in charge of the logistics for the 6th Annual DC Africa Festival, and handled administrative duties related to the applications of both reviewers and community based organization for the FY16 African Community Grant. Show less



University of the District of Columbia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant at the Office of Sponsored Programs

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Provided administrative support for summer sponsored internship program (Initiative in Civic Engagement & Equity). Co-authored an article about the program to be published in the university magazine in the fall 2015 edition. Assisted with planning of various events, including the 2015 Health Equity Symposium. Provided administrative support for summer sponsored internship program (Initiative in Civic Engagement & Equity). Co-authored an article about the program to be published in the university magazine in the fall 2015 edition. Assisted with planning of various events, including the 2015 Health Equity Symposium.



Aarhus University

• Denmark
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Student Secretary

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Designed, planned and implemented the events of the introduction week for the 150 new students of the master's degree programs under the Culture and Society department of Aarhus University (International Studies, European Studies & International Global History). Provided logistical support to students before their arrival in Denmark. Served as coordinator of the various events of introduction week, and recruited and oversaw volunteers to carry out the activities. Created and carried out surveys to evaluate the project. Show less



Philips Healthcare

• Medical Device
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative & Territory Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  The main duty was being an account manager for a portfolio of hundreds of dental offices in the Ottawa and Quebec regions. As such performed sales and customer service duties over the phone in both French and English. Also as a consultant, recommended the best dental products to suit the needs of the clients. As well as worked in tandem with Canadian outside territory representatives to generate new business, and serve the needs of the clients. The main duty was being an account manager for a portfolio of hundreds of dental offices in the Ottawa and Quebec regions. As such performed sales and customer service duties over the phone in both French and English. Also as a consultant, recommended the best dental products to suit the needs of the clients. As well as worked in tandem with Canadian outside territory representatives to generate new business, and serve the needs of the clients.



The Kitchen, A TM Systems Company

• Production Assistant Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Supported and assisted the sales department by conducting data research, performing quality control on videos before delivery to clients, drafting invoices and work orders. Participated in language customization by translating works from French to English and vice versa using the company’s Emmy award winning in-house translation software. Participated in the production of the company newsletter by authoring articles and conducting interviews. Supported and assisted the sales department by conducting data research, performing quality control on videos before delivery to clients, drafting invoices and work orders. Participated in language customization by translating works from French to English and vice versa using the company’s Emmy award winning in-house translation software. Participated in the production of the company newsletter by authoring articles and conducting interviews.



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Student Supervisor (Oviatt Library, RPM Desk)

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Was involved in customer service by assisting library patrons in their research, and scanned documents in the library database with Adobe Acrobat. Assisted management by training newly hired employees and overseeing weekend shifts. Was involved in customer service by assisting library patrons in their research, and scanned documents in the library database with Adobe Acrobat. Assisted management by training newly hired employees and overseeing weekend shifts.



KooDooZ

• United States

• Community Development Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Was responsible for researching children friendly service oriented activities as well as authoring and posting various creative contents on the website. Created brochures, press releases and other promotional items for the annual 2010 Tour De Fitness as well as assisted with the overseeing and unwinding of the event. General administrative responsibilities included manning the phones, running errands and welcoming visitors. Was responsible for researching children friendly service oriented activities as well as authoring and posting various creative contents on the website. Created brochures, press releases and other promotional items for the annual 2010 Tour De Fitness as well as assisted with the overseeing and unwinding of the event. General administrative responsibilities included manning the phones, running errands and welcoming visitors.



Santa Monica College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Supplemental Instructor

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Seconded English professors during lectures by supervising the class and conducting in class activities. Proofread and marked college students' papers, homework and essays. Constructed own lesson plans and led group tutoring sessions for students. Seconded English professors during lectures by supervising the class and conducting in class activities. Proofread and marked college students' papers, homework and essays. Constructed own lesson plans and led group tutoring sessions for students.