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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position in order to achieve my long term career goal by utilizing my customer service experience and communication skills.
EDUCATION
2008: Master in Business Administration Course option: World Logistics and Purchases
EDHEC (Groupe Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales- Abidjan)
2007: Sales Engineer Diploma option: Marketing / Management
EDHEC (Groupe Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales- Abidjan)
2005: Bachelor Technology University Diploma option: Marketing / Management
EDHEC (Groupe Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales- Abidjan)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organisation name: BESEDO Ltd
Location: MALTA (European Union) / the Emporium Rue D’Argens, Msida, Malta
Title: Head of sales, marketing communication manager
Responsibilities: Communication - Online polls – hosting and tracking of online polls to support research - Managing the sales activities of a team of account executives, account managers, presales and administrators - Developing an accurate forecast of projects, including monthly, quarterly & annual commitments - Responsible for maintaining / building an efficient sales operation - Ensuring a good level of quality control on the team's Proposal / quotes - Responsibly managing existing projects from a supply & finance perspective - Providing consultation on marketing and strategic planning projects - Reporting to the Managing Director of the Company
Duration: In March 2008, until this day
Organisation name: NIMBA Consulting
Location: Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa) / 25 BP 1726 Abidjan 25
Title: Procurement and Logistics manager
Responsibilities: To deliver target annual cost reduction in conjunction with delivering business requirements - Continuously improve and develop the procurement function to deliver best practice procurement, including - Purchasing systems - Supplier relationships - Management Information - Cost improvement - Value for money purchasing culture -To maintain and develop strong and productive internal and external relationships - Acquire, develop and retain motivated staff and promote - clear and direct performance management. Specifically, to manage and develop the Procurement Team.- Engage with Customers - Achieve Results - Work Across Boundaries - Demonstrable track record in delivering cost improvement through procurement activities in a complex business environment, e.g. supplier management, category management, cost management skills.
Duration: March 2007 to February 2008
Organisation name: CECAM International
Location: Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast (West Africa)
Title: Purchasing & Supply Manager
Responsibilities: Developing procurement and global sourcing strategy for the business unit - Identifying and sourcing a global supplier base capable of delivering cost, quality and customer service objectives - Analysing supply chain activity to identify cost saving opportunities - Collaborating group supply chains to maximise group value, service and performance - Negotiating long term and short term agreements delivering maximum value, service and quality - Developing and implementing continuous improvement strategy - Effective project management from concept to delivery
Duration: May 2005 to February 2007
Organisation name: AIESEC (The International platform for young people to develop and
discover their potential)
Location: Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa) / 22 BP 437 Abidjan 22
Title: Financial and Administration manager
Responsibilities: Administration - Participating in strategic planning, and formulating long-term business plans - Providing and interpreting financial information - Developing complex finance models - Business modelling and forecasting - Pricing and competitor analysis - Monitoring performance and efficiency - Analysing change and conducting risk assessment - Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance - Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities - Preparing accounts and reconciling balance sheets - Overseeing budgetary control - Monitoring cash flow;
Duration: January 2002 to March 2005
WORKING AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS
Finance: Auditing – Taxation - Financial accounting - Introductory accounting -Managerial accounting - Social accounting - Financial Planning + Budgeting - International Financial Management
Business administration: Law + Business law - Business Administration - International Management - Project Management - Transportation / Distribution Management – Procurement – World logistics - Organisation Management + Planning
Human resources: Advanced HR management - International resource management - Personnel evaluation - Recruitment and allocation - Training and development
Marketing: Advertising + Public Relations - Consumer + Buyer Behaviour – Import -Export - International Marketing - Market Evaluation and Research - Product Planning, Development & Control - Retail + Sales Marketing.
COMPUTER & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Personal skills and knowledge: Community Development
Computer: PC user skills - Mac User skills - Internet Users skills
Operating systems: X-Windows Windows - Operating Systems
Professional Skills: Organisational Management - Client Servicing Skills - Marketing / Selling skills - Team Management - Project Management Training / Facilitating skills - Leadership skills - Presentation skills - Financial Management skills - Language Teaching
LANGUAGES SKILLS & HOBBIES
Native: French / Good: English
Football – Basketball - Music - Internet - Reading
COTE D'IVOIRE (West Africa)
Address: 13 BP 55 Abidjan 13
Mobile: +225 05 45 58 31 / +225 66 75 73 33
kouassi.hermann@gmail.com
kouassi@webmail.co.za
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