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CEO/DG Ecole Normale des Professeurs d'Enseignement Technique et Professionnel
ENPETPCEO/DG Ecole Normale des Professeurs d'Enseignement Technique et Professionnel
Apr. 2022 - Jan. 2025Matoto, Conakry, Guinée• Coordinated the design and implementation Agency’s 3-year program contract (2023-2025) with a particular focus on the implementation of our Quality Management System as per ISO 9001 • Deployed a new management structure and team that “Revitalized” the Normal School (a nearly 15 year quasi not active Gov Agency), as the single operator of training the trainers of the Guinean TVET system as well as the management staff of the Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training and Employment (+600 TVET trainers trained as per professional development training legal requirements in Guinea in a 2-year period) • Established and managed value adding partnerships with high-profile institutions such as the “Université de Québec à Rimouski” to upskill and certify with international standards our trainers (22 of them) • `managed the Stakeholder engagement activities of the Normal School •Prepared the launch the first initial train the trainers (24 pilot group) in the history of the institution Has led the setting of this organisation to a point of no return.
SME Development Specialist
IFC - International Finance CorporationSME Development Specialist
May. 2017 - Dec. 2017conakryConsultant-Specialist in SME Development. Collaborated within the "SME and Value Chains" unit of the “Cross-cutting Solutions and Advisory" department Managed to convince one 5 stars hotel, 1 international catering group and the largest supermarket of Guinea, to become anchor firms to the project of capacity building and development of business links for 40 local Agribusiness SMEs. Coordinated the delivery of the Training Needs Analysis for 40 local Agribusiness SMEs as well as their training and development plan design.
Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director
Topaz Multi Industries GroupAssistant to the Deputy Executive Director
Oct. 2016 - May. 2017ConakryCarried out a study on the impact for Guinean industries of the increase of the cost of production factors in Guinea (prices of electricity and transport) to the attention of the Government. Designed a reporting procedure for agricultural plantations supplying the Topaz group's kitchens and improve the fruit and vegetable supply process. Represented Topaz Group in African Union Continental Free Trade Area Negotiations (Technical Working Groups) in Kigali and Nairobi Meetings.
Business Improvement Manager
Rio TintoBusiness Improvement Manager
Dec. 2013 - Aug. 2016Conakry- GuineaLead and develop a team of 7 people. Initiated and implemented with the support of the team, high value business improvement initiatives within the project such as wrench time implementation within our sites garages to improve their performance in vehicule maintenance. Provided, with the team, technical support to Simandou departments towards the attainment of their goals. We were at the heart of Simandou’ s efforts to optimise costs alongside management and frontline leaders. We contributed to save 15+ mUSD of in-country project budget. Fulfilled the role of Simandou Project Cost Reduction Committee Secretariat Role. Implement and sustain lean management culture within Simandou in Guinea. Designed and implemented the Simandou Collaboration Improvement initiative between departments to breakdown silo working culture Organised a workshop gathering CBG (Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée) Alcoa Business System experts and Simandou leaders in order to exchange on our respective experiences on the field of Business Improvement. Initiated the Cooperation Project between Simandou and CBG in the field of Business Improvement in order for Simfer to leverage from their operational experience in the area and provide Simfer BI officers with an operational environment exposure to develop themselves (go and see a fundamental principle of lean) Initiated the revival of the Simandou MD’s Information Centre; Regularly Influenced Simandou leaders to seek our assistance and support in using lean problem solving Tools; Organised the field visit of two BI Officers to Boron Mining (in California) in order to participate to their improvement planning activities and replicate the same process in Simandou. Initiated a visit to non mining production industries in Guinea, for the team to gain exposure over production line processes and be able to assess and apply their theoretical knowledge, as well as be inspired to achieve more and better.
Superintendent Training
Rio TintoSuperintendent Training
Jun. 2013 - Dec. 2013Conakry and Canga East (beyla)Managed the implementation of the project’s training plan for the period Led the training department’s contribution in Rio Tinto Group’s health and safety audit mission Managed the preparatory work of the Project’s 2014 training plan
Superintendent Scholarships and Partnerships
Rio TintoSuperintendent Scholarships and Partnerships
Jan. 2013 - May. 2013Perth, Australia(Professional Development assignment) Project managed the Internal and External leadership development programs guide for Rio Tinto Iron Ore Western Australia’s Senior Leaders; Exposed to training systems and processes in key Pilbara mining operations; Exposed to the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Australia’s integrated planning activities Added value to the broader Rio Tinto Iron Ore Western Australia training and development team by contributing to some specific projects were requested: - fixed plan maintenance training scope of work writing; -“Better training Smarter Assessment” project for the Rail Division in the Pilbara Presented the Simandou Project, its engineering challenges, as well as economic opportunities to 200 Rio Tinto Australia’s Graduates during their induction week; Presented the Simandou Project, its engineering challenges, as well as economic opportunities to the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Australia’s integrated planning team, at the Perth Operations Centre
Superintendent Scholarships and Partnerships
Rio TintoSuperintendent Scholarships and Partnerships
Dec. 2011 - Dec. 2012ConakryDesigned the framework of the Simandou National and International scholarships in collaboration with corporate functions team Designed the framework of the partnership with targeted universities and vocational training institutions to supply talent to the project. Coordinated the first audit of the Conakry University Polytechnic Institute
Training Superintendent
Rio TintoTraining Superintendent
May. 2009 - Nov. 2011GuineaSupported the site and Conakry training team by demonstrating behaviour which supports and articulates the direction and values of Rio Tinto by consistently demonstrating safe leadership behaviours. Assigned tasks to the training coordinators as per company priorities. Reviewed and provided feedback to stakeholders when developing new packages Provided support and advice to the training manager with regard to training package development. Approved new training packages Recommended to the training manager improvements to training, assessment and record keeping Instigated and drove training system audits as prescribed Overlooked the implementation of training effectiveness strategies Collaborated with other operations, sites and other training groups to assist with the widespread transfer of best practice Ensured simandou training management system meets legislative, corporate and site requirements Held accountability on auditing the training system to assess the quality of the training delivered Supported the training manager with the provision of timely and accurate advice on training issues, trends and developments Oversaw the establishment of systems, reports and measures, which aim at effectively monitoring performance against business requirements Managed and supported the "intuition" system training requirement for sites Recommended appointments of trainers and assessors Supported the development and maintenance of training plans for employees Audited and reviewed training packages and record control system for employees and contractors. Facilitated training programs as required Developed and collated training need analysis Prepared and delivered monthly reports as required Conducted regular training meetings with site training personnel Managed Corporate Compliance Training Designed process and policy and Managed Project's Internships Recruitment.
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Data Collection and Policy Analysis Coordinator
Rio TintoData Collection and Policy Analysis Coordinator
Apr. 2008 - May. 2009ConakryReporting to the Manager Government Relations and Public relations, my major contribution was to liaise with public administrations in terms of collecting social, economic and scientific data relevant for simandou study team (for the completion on the project pre-feasibility study). I also strongly and actively took part to the elaboration of the business crisis communication strategy and took part to its implementation. In this regard, I conducted many lobbying missions on behalf of my company towards key stakeholders to influence them positively and gain their support in the competition battle we were having with a competitor that led to the withdrawal of 50% of our concession.
Charge d'Etudes
Agence Française de DéveloppementCharge d'Etudes
Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2008Conakry-GuineaFollowed up the macroeconomic situation of Guinea (analysis, quarterly briefing notes) Followed up negotiations between Guinea and the Breton Woods Institutions regarding the grand of a three years PRGF program and wrote several analysis/recommendation notes to the attention of the Director and the French Ambassador Participated in several thematic meetings on Governance and Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability program gathering many donors Managed the financial debts of AFD towards Guinea (sovereign and non sovereign) Managed projects funds disbursements Assessment of credit risk of Financial counterparts Managed the Garanty fund « Ariz » Sectoral follow up (mining, water, electricity) In charge of the PRCC II «Projet de Renforcement des Capacités Commerciales 2 » implemented by UNCTAD and ITC Built and chaired the economists’ network gathering economists from donor agencies in Guinea to share their views on a monthly basis.
Intern Office for Africa
International Trade CentreIntern Office for Africa
Jun. 2006 - Jul. 2006GenevaProvided assistance to the Chief office for Africa and his team of Project Managers on specific tasks Undertook a study of the Biofuels industry of Brazil
Intern
World Trade OrganizationIntern
Apr. 2005 - Jul. 2005Delegate of Guinea to the Doha round negotiations (At the Permanent Mission of Guinea to the WTO.) Conducted several economic research upon request of Ambassador and his team over relevant trade related matters in which Guinea was involved followed up African Group meetings on behalf of the Embassy Wrote several update notes to the attention of Ambassador and his team as well as relevant authorities in Guinea Actively participated to the organisation of the African Union Trade Ministerial conference held in Cairo in june 2005. took part to the July general council that appointed Mr Lamy Pascal as Director General of the WTO Wrote and accademic paper over the African Group of the WTO
Consultant
Alize Conseils et GestionConsultant
May. 2004 - Aug. 2004Sectoral study of the luxury hotel industry in France with a view to repositioning the commercial offer of two 4-star hotel establishments in Lubéron in the south of France. Re-design of the tasks incumbent on all the managers of the two hotels. Advised and developed a new commercial offer. Collaborated with several lower and mid-range hotels, for the implementation and use of web planning systems to increase performance in terms of occupancy.
Night Auditor
Hotel Mercure Grenoble Centre PresidentNight Auditor
Dec. 2002 - Mar. 2003Grenoble Area, FranceEnsure reception and reception of guests during the night - Hotel Manager, after the departure of the day managers: to guarantee in particular the calm and the security of the customers - Undertake the closure of day accounting operations for the reception The night auditor ensures the permanence of the welcome-reception of the establishment during the night and ensures the quality of the services offered to the customers. - Ensuring the accounting of the reception: the validation of the invoices, the collection of the regulations, the establishment of the accounting report of the day for the direction. - Ensuring of the calm and security of the hotel during the night and all important decisions in case of emergency (fire procedure ...) - In the early morning, reporting of the night and transmition any requests from customers to the receptionist who takes over.

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