Management Consultant

• Dec 2022 - Present

Business Development Manager

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2022

 Improved working capital requirement by revising payment terms with suppliers and contracting new providers  Instituted and implemented new method statements and deliverables for projects adding up to US$ 60m, to speed up operations and create traceability  Improved working capital requirement by revising payment terms with suppliers and contracting new providers  Instituted and implemented new method statements and deliverables for projects adding up to US$ 60m, to speed up operations and create traceability

Founder & General Manager

• Apr 2020 - May 2021

 Founded company that manufactures and distributes locally produced liquors & spirits using locally sourced products  Devised go-to market strategy to identify brand positioning, product range and suitable selling price  Designed and established company’s vision, brand identity guidelines & voice to reach target customers  Founded company that manufactures and distributes locally produced liquors & spirits using locally sourced products  Devised go-to market strategy to identify brand positioning, product range and suitable selling price  Designed and established company’s vision, brand identity guidelines & voice to reach target customers

Operations Intern

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

 Drafted overall maintenance strategy and delivered implementation guide book for maintenance strategy with newly conceived templates to standardize procedures for 14 plants in 10 different countries; started implementation in Ghana and Morocco  Drafted overall maintenance strategy and delivered implementation guide book for maintenance strategy with newly conceived templates to standardize procedures for 14 plants in 10 different countries; started implementation in Ghana and Morocco

Operations Manager

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

 Led a team of 10 (Engineers, General Foreman, Surveyors) and managed 100+ labourers and 60+ heavy equipment to complete construction of Qaissamani dam and water treatment plant (project value US$ 22m)  Developed project budget & schedule, oversaw & controlled construction activities and coordinated 16 teams from 10 trades to guarantee smooth workflow; generated 25% gross profit and completed project on time Performed monthly Key Performance Indicator analysis to calculate productivity of different activities to ensure timely completion and high performance Prepared, submitted and negotiated variation orders and cost claims with both consultant and client (value US$ 3.5m) Reconciled differences between foremen with 20+ years of experience, site engineers and subcontractors to create an inclusive working environment and improve efficiency

Business Development

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

 Produced competitive and cost effective technical solutions and selling price estimates, awarded several projects of a total value of US$ 15m Compared running costs with selling price and assured cost control, 95% of activities were kept under expected cost Amended project specifications to ensure best outcome for stakeholders, resulting in 5% cost reduction for the client and 9% increase in profit margins Developed and implemented initiatives to enhance environmental social and governance (ESG) performance

Site Civil Engineer

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

 Supervised and monitored construction of transmission and distribution lines for the Chekka-Enfeh water network (project value US$ 11 m) Reviewed plans, drawings and quantities for material purchasing (estimated at US$ 4 m) and assisted procurement department in selection of suppliers based on technical specifications and material availability Ensured quality control and safety procedure on site, kept record of zero accidents for 10 months

Co-founder and Operations Manager

• May 2014 - Mar 2017

 Negotiated deals with various suppliers to guarantee lowest prices and better contracts, saved up to 15%  Conducted market research and oversaw focus groups to improve menus according to trends and increase food sales by 20%  Designed and established business operations, decided on day-to-day activities of personnel to maximize productivity  Negotiated deals with various suppliers to guarantee lowest prices and better contracts, saved up to 15%  Conducted market research and oversaw focus groups to improve menus according to trends and increase food sales by 20%  Designed and established business operations, decided on day-to-day activities of personnel to maximize productivity

Intern

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

 Business Development Intern, worked on prequalification and tendering documents  Shortlisted for two wastewater treatment plants in Tirana, Albania and Tipaza, Algeria  Business Development Intern, worked on prequalification and tendering documents  Shortlisted for two wastewater treatment plants in Tirana, Albania and Tipaza, Algeria