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Analamanga, Madagascar

Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar

Capex Governance, Capex WIP, Capitalization, Project & Post Project Performance & Analysis, Capex Classification & Codification, Fixed Assets Tracking & Management, Supply Chain & Warehouse Management…

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Day to day teams management, end to end program & project management, budgeting , resources allocation, teams & work supervision, works quality management and post project analysis, weekly and monthly projects progress presentation to client Top Management, project ROI...Clients: Orange, MTN, Moov, Huawei, Nokia, CI Energies, PI2R, C2C, Ageroute... Achievements: 500+ Sites Full Turnkey, 300 Microwave Packet Radio (wireless transmission) installation & Comm, 300+ Sites O&M, 120.000+… Show more Day to day teams management, end to end program & project management, budgeting , resources allocation, teams & work supervision, works quality management and post project analysis, weekly and monthly projects progress presentation to client Top Management, project ROI...Clients: Orange, MTN, Moov, Huawei, Nokia, CI Energies, PI2R, C2C, Ageroute... Achievements: 500+ Sites Full Turnkey, 300 Microwave Packet Radio (wireless transmission) installation & Comm, 300+ Sites O&M, 120.000+ FTTx, 18.000+ Client Connection, 5.400Km+ Metro + BB, 120+ Villages connection to Rural Power, Construction of 2 schools… Show less

Rue Des Jardins, Cocody 2 Plateaux Vallon

VAS: Electronic Gift Voucher via USSD & Mobile APP and Web Interface - 7KDO- Conception, Development and integration of 7KDO.SDP Service with MTN CI MFS (MTN MoMo at *133*139#).- Conception, Development and integration of KDO-PESA Service with VODACOM DRC.VAS: Electronic Tickets for Events & Services Providers (Bus, Hotels, Cinemas, Hotels, Shops, Restaurants...) - MonTicketci App & Web Interface (users & Payment).

Kinshasa, Congo (Drc)

Consultant and advisor of the CEO; I did conduct a Diagnostic Audit to benchmark within the framework of Orange DRC Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects with a view to improving some of its internal processes and resolving identified.Audit & Recommendations: Projects Governance, Methodologies, Processes, Assets Managements, Warehouse Management, Rollout, Sites Maintenance, Managed Services, IT, Supply Chain, Facility, Administration

Avenue 7 Decembre, Marcory Zone 4 Abidjan

Day to day teams management, end to end program & project management, budgeting and post program & project ROI…Projects: - Rural Vsat network deployment,- Indoor Coverage,- Network Capacity Upgrade for the Francophonie Games in Abidjan.Clients: MTN CI, Moov CI, MTN Benin, Moov Benin, MTN Guinée, MTN Brazza…

Cotonou

Head of MTN Benin CPG Office with full responsibility and accountability for overall Opco portfolio project management Governance, Methodologie and Processes, my key responsibilities included:- Setting up CPG Office (PSO Rollout, PSO IT, PSO Facility...);- Implementation of program/project management methodologies;- Ensure adherence to MTN standardised project management methodology,- Provide project management support and guidance in the execution of project across the… Show more Head of MTN Benin CPG Office with full responsibility and accountability for overall Opco portfolio project management Governance, Methodologie and Processes, my key responsibilities included:- Setting up CPG Office (PSO Rollout, PSO IT, PSO Facility...);- Implementation of program/project management methodologies;- Ensure adherence to MTN standardised project management methodology,- Provide project management support and guidance in the execution of project across the business,- Actively participate to MTN Benin's projects business plan and budgeting;- Assess and select local contractors in association with Procurement Team;- Manage project/program risks and blockage or bottle neck and propose contingency and mitigation plan to ensure smooth execution of planned activities;- Elaborate and present monthly potential Capital Projects papers for Capex Steercom Board approval;- Responsible to bridge gaps to ensure PO, payments and deliverables are timely issued;- Train / prepare team to manage projects and elaborate succession plan....I did smoothly and successfully manage the implementation of several major projects such as:Enterprise Business Unit – EBU Projects consist in providing ICT solution to enterprises to help them increase their competitive advantage in the enterprise space: Entreprises Interconnection...Network Rollout Projects: Optical Fibre Metro, Network Backbone, BTS Site Build, Solar & Hybrid System, BTS Sites Coloc with other operators, 3G implementation...IT Projects: MTN Digital Transformation (MTN Next), Mobile Money, Customer Registration, BI, CRM (CBS, WBS, CLF, PPMS, LCMS, UPC, CLM), RAF, CS5 to CS6, Data Center, ERS, Pay My Call, LAN Re-Design, MTN Missed Called Notification, CS & Core...Facility Projects: Facility projects budgeting, execution and control... External Project: Sub-marine ACE project focal point between ARCEP Benin (Telecom Regulator) and GSM Operators consortium (MTN, Moov, Benin Telecom). Show less

Active member of the Program Management Office and reporting directly to the Head of PMO Launch Office - Responsible for end to end rollout of all international operations of Warid Telecom (One of Dhabi Groups major investments with 4 GSM operations across Asia and Africa - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo and in process of setting up its 5th operation in Ivory Coast with the plan to launch services by end of 2009 and employing, approximately 5,000 staff across 5 operations with a total… Show more Active member of the Program Management Office and reporting directly to the Head of PMO Launch Office - Responsible for end to end rollout of all international operations of Warid Telecom (One of Dhabi Groups major investments with 4 GSM operations across Asia and Africa - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda and Congo and in process of setting up its 5th operation in Ivory Coast with the plan to launch services by end of 2009 and employing, approximately 5,000 staff across 5 operations with a total cumulative investment of more than USD 2 Billion, my key responsibilities included:- Participation in setting up the program/launch office,- Implementation of program/project management methodologies,- Produce program/launch scope to align organizational goals,- Define launch timelines keeping in mind different dependencies and contingencies,- Lead development of Master project plan the MPP which is the blue-print of a GSM rollout in Warid’s management philosophy,- Liaise with all management stake holders and hold weekly project program progress review meetings,- Manage program risks and propose mitigation plan to ensure smooth execution of planned activities,- Hold ad hoc meetings to address program/project related issues,- Produce project progress report for local Management Team,- Produce project progress report for Board Executive Committee,- Actively participate in vendor meetings to manage expectations by both Warid and vendor,- Responsible to bridge gaps to ensure readiness of strong operations, supply chain, sales channels, customer care and communication plan,- Train/prepare team to manage business as usual and post launch projects... Show less

Abidjan, Cote D4Ivoire

Assisted and advised the Chairman and Managing Director on the project overall day to day organization, implementation and management. I provided administrative support to the entire project team and prepared the project operational budgets.

Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire

Lucratel West Africa Limited creation; managed all aspect of the company day to day running. Prospecting around for Telecom projects in Cote d’Ivoire and other countries, I was also in charge of developing Lucratel Group business and strategies into the whole West African region. Business Sector: TelecomMain Activity: Providing Telecom (Infrastructures and Equipment’s Supply, Turnkey Services and Consultancy.Territory: Sales, Business Developer and Key Account West Africa… Show more Lucratel West Africa Limited creation; managed all aspect of the company day to day running. Prospecting around for Telecom projects in Cote d’Ivoire and other countries, I was also in charge of developing Lucratel Group business and strategies into the whole West African region. Business Sector: TelecomMain Activity: Providing Telecom (Infrastructures and Equipment’s Supply, Turnkey Services and Consultancy.Territory: Sales, Business Developer and Key Account West Africa excluding Nigeria (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Liberia and Guinea Conakry) Sales: Mining and Hunting hot deal into the account, my main role was to understand potential client’s needs, requirement and strategy. Internal coordination with Product consulting. Products understanding, presentation and commercial proposal preparations. Pricing negotiation and contract closure.Program Management: Key Coordinator between the project management unit and client. Coordination on cost Management On the onsite project team for the region. Scope alignment according to the client strategy. Deliverable follow up, Project Milestones tracking, invoicing tracing. Revenues and cash Flow Management: Project capitalization within a period. Payment strong follow up tracking. Ensure global company cash flow strategy implementation Client: Understanding of the client strategy, internal process and key point of escalation. Client process flow timelines, regional territory environment both internal and externals factors. Technical: Understanding of both company architecture and client environment. Work closely with the technical team in order to highlight risk or advantage of any product deviation. Sales Achievement: $3.2 Million overcome.Project Success: 25 semi turkey sites built in Ivory Coast (Comium CI), 15 full turkey sites built in Ivory Coast (Moov CI), 20 semi turnkey sites built in Burkina Faso (Telecel Faso) and 10 semi turkey sites built in Mali (Orange Mali). Show less

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Comium CI GSM network construction:Assisting the Senior Project Manager on the project overall day to day management, I was on charge of the project implementation schedule, vendor and subcontractors’ management, budgetary control and project quality delivery.

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Comium CI GSM network construction:I was responsible for assessing, qualifying and selecting subcontractors based on the in-house procurement procedure and strategy. Hunting for subcontractors resources, I did made project budget, cost analysis, rollout monthly expenses report and managed risks during the project bidding phase, contract negotiation and process.

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Comium CI GSM network construction:Responsible for a wide spectrum of administrative functions, including coordinating suppliers, preparing purchase orders, I provide administrative support to the entire project team; prepare project administrative budget and costs control; ensure all project documentation are prepared, controlled and filed according to project requirements; maintain a tangible record of project documents.

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Reporting to ALKAN International Towers West Africa Managing Director, I was in charge of prospecting and developing ALKAN International Towers business and strategies into the whole West African region.I have successfully bided and won the supply and implemented of 25 sites (MTN 2005 GSM network extension full turnkey project) on behalf of Harris Corporation for around $2.550.000.My main duties consisted on attending project progress weekly review meetings with the clients… Show more Reporting to ALKAN International Towers West Africa Managing Director, I was in charge of prospecting and developing ALKAN International Towers business and strategies into the whole West African region.I have successfully bided and won the supply and implemented of 25 sites (MTN 2005 GSM network extension full turnkey project) on behalf of Harris Corporation for around $2.550.000.My main duties consisted on attending project progress weekly review meetings with the clients (Harris Corporation and MTN CI), planned and managed all aspects of the project: sites visit, subcontractors evaluation & selection, suppliers selection, bill of materials; purchase of materials and transportation to sites, field technicians & supervisors recruitment, project field supervision, weekly meetings, Office administrative & accounting and finance functions & duties.Business Sector: TelecomMain Activity: Providing Telecom (Infrastructures and Equipment’s Supply, Turnkey Services and Consultancy.Territory: Sale, Business Developer and Key Account West Africa excluding Nigeria.Sales: Mining and Hunting hot deal into the account, my main role was to understand potential client’s needs, requirement and strategy. Internal coordination with Product consulting. Products understanding, presentation and commercial proposal preparations. Pricing negotiation and contract closure.Program Management: Scope alignment. Deliverables follow up, Project Milestones tracking, invoicing tracing. Revenues and cash Flow Management: Project capitalization within a period. Payment strong follow up tracking. Client: Understanding of the client strategy, internal process and key point of escalation. Client process flow timelines. Technical: Work closely with the technical team in order to highlight risk or advantage of any product deviation. Sales Achievement: $2.550.000 Million overcome.Project Success: 25 full turkey sites built in Ivory Coast (MTN CI). Show less

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

I’ve fulfilled all administrative paperwork and steps for KOLAGEN TELECOM West Africa creation; managed and supervised all administrative, management, finance and accounting aspect of the company day to day running. As Harris Corporation, Omnitele and Telltec International agent, I’ve prospected the whole West African region for potential telecom projects. Business Sector: TelecomMain Activity: Providing Telecom (Infrastructures and Equipment’s Supply, Turnkey Services and… Show more I’ve fulfilled all administrative paperwork and steps for KOLAGEN TELECOM West Africa creation; managed and supervised all administrative, management, finance and accounting aspect of the company day to day running. As Harris Corporation, Omnitele and Telltec International agent, I’ve prospected the whole West African region for potential telecom projects. Business Sector: TelecomMain Activity: Providing Telecom (Infrastructures and Equipment’s Supply, Turnkey Services and Consultancy.Territory: Sale, Business Developer and key account West Africa.Sales: Mining and Hunting hot deal into the account, my main role was to understand potential client’s needs, requirement and strategy. Presentation and commercial proposal preparations. Pricing negotiation and contract closure. Program Management: Coordination on cost Management. Scope alignment. Deliverables follow up, Project Milestones tracking, invoicing tracing. Revenues and cash Flow Management: Project capitalization within a period. Payment strong follow up tracking. Ensure global company cash flow strategy implementation.Client: Understanding of the client strategy, internal process and key point of escalation. Client process flow timelines, regional territory environment both internal and externals factors. Technical: Understanding of both company architecture and client environment. Work closely with the technical team in order to highlight risk or advantage of any product deviation. Sales Achievement: $ 3,401,068 Million overcome on behalf of Harris Corporation with 10% commission for Kolagen West Africa Limited.Project Success: Supply to MTN CI around 110 Backbone Transmission Network – SDH; including 35 new marconi long haul links, 28 new minilink TN Transmission hops and upgrade of 50 minilink TN transmission hops (Network & sites survey, Contractors selection, Electricity & Power, Microwave and Transmission installation, commissioning, tests, integration, Drive test and handover). Show less

London, United Kingdom

I’ve implemented a program to promote Côte d’Ivoire commodities in the United Kingdom for a creation and development of an international network for trade and business partnership between Côte d’Ivoire commodities producers and European Industrials.

London, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Division Manager, I was organizing and managing a smooth and efficient running of the management control and accounting section (daily accounts transaction recording, P&L analysis, corporate budget forecast, end of period financial statements).

London, United Kingdom

Leader of a team of 12, my main duty was to make sure team members adhered to corporate marketing strategies and techniques in order to deliver consistent marketing and sales messages. Responsible for promoting and delivering a quality service and products on the basis of reliable and clear market segmentation; I was also involved in customer care, solving a variety of operational problems.

Bonoua, Côte D’Ivoire

Managed and supervised administrative and finance tasks; undertook detailed appraisal and research for the business start up plans, compiled cash flow forecasts for funding proposal, determined and analyzed the project risks scenarios.

Guiglo, Côte D’Ivoire

I’ve supervised all aspects of the company general accounting, management control section and produced a monthly budget and management report (MMR) for the Private equity investors in emerging markets; CDC Capital Partners in London.

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

I’ve participated to several management, financial and organizational auditing missions in Cote d’Ivoire and the West African Region. These projects involved:Telecoms sector : CI-Telecom (Privatization and Due Diligent audit), Office des Postes et Télécommunications – OPTB Benin (Diagnosis audit).Industrial sector:CHC Guiglo (CHC Creation audit, Interim audit, Diagnosis review).Banking & Financial sector:Citibank-Abidjan (Financial audit),BIAO-CI… Show more I’ve participated to several management, financial and organizational auditing missions in Cote d’Ivoire and the West African Region. These projects involved:Telecoms sector : CI-Telecom (Privatization and Due Diligent audit), Office des Postes et Télécommunications – OPTB Benin (Diagnosis audit).Industrial sector:CHC Guiglo (CHC Creation audit, Interim audit, Diagnosis review).Banking & Financial sector:Citibank-Abidjan (Financial audit),BIAO-CI (Financial audit).Governmental sector:BNETD (ex-Dcgtx) (Accountancy audit) Show less

Master Of Science (Msc), Accounting & Finance

Dissertation subject: “Investigation of Recent Mergers & Acquisition Activities in the UK; Granada and Compass Group merger and demerger”

Other, Mini Mba Telecom

Telecom company creation and management from license attribution to market leader...

Association Of Certified Chartered Accountant - Acca - Part Qualified (Honours Degree), Accounting And Finance

University Technical Degree (D.U.T), Accounting And Finance With Major In Management Control

Dissertation subject: “Assets and Liabilities Audit of CI - Télécom”

Baccalauréat G2, Management Quantitative Techniques