Omar Bah Email & Phone Number

• Worked with senior management of a Mauritian and British automobile company to develop and implement a foreign market entry strategy resulting in six new clients at mid to large size automobile parts supply companies in Kenya;• Analyzed industry market intelligence for an approximate population size of 400 million in relation to market trends and future product development in East and West African industrial sectors;• Established an effective and responsive network of 30 to 40 service… Show more • Worked with senior management of a Mauritian and British automobile company to develop and implement a foreign market entry strategy resulting in six new clients at mid to large size automobile parts supply companies in Kenya;• Analyzed industry market intelligence for an approximate population size of 400 million in relation to market trends and future product development in East and West African industrial sectors;• Established an effective and responsive network of 30 to 40 service providers, suppliers, manufacturers and other supply chain partners in the mining and energy sectors in order to remain competitive in the West African procurement market. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

• Selected as one of 18 contestants out of worldwide pool of 280,000 applicants for the first TV pilot of The Apprentice Africa;• Participated in numerous business tasks utilizing an array of business skills, including project management, organizational, team leadership, customer service, and public speaking;• Recognized as highest sales revenue earner in one of many business tasks;• Served as Project Leader who effectively delegated and supervised the execution of business… Show more • Selected as one of 18 contestants out of worldwide pool of 280,000 applicants for the first TV pilot of The Apprentice Africa;• Participated in numerous business tasks utilizing an array of business skills, including project management, organizational, team leadership, customer service, and public speaking;• Recognized as highest sales revenue earner in one of many business tasks;• Served as Project Leader who effectively delegated and supervised the execution of business tasks;• Applied technical leadership skills in business finance to develop with team a viable financial product to Bank PHB of Nigeria, resulting in the product’s integration into the Nigerian financial market place;• Presented newly created financial product to senior banking management of Bank PHB including its CEO and Executive Board of Managing Directors; and• Conducted research and analysis of various targeted African countries financial sectors including the study of international banking policies and practices for Bank PHB of Nigeria. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Produced the Regional Learning Plan for Africa Region, subsequently recognized as “Best Practice” and used as a model for the Bank-Wide Knowledge and Learning’s Plans for FY 07 for an approximate staff size of 2500 spread over 30 World Bank African country offices and Headquarters;• Produced a World Bank development project report on the Ethiopian Transportation sector resulting in the funding of approximately $1 billion over a 10 year period for improvement and/ or construction of a… Show more • Produced the Regional Learning Plan for Africa Region, subsequently recognized as “Best Practice” and used as a model for the Bank-Wide Knowledge and Learning’s Plans for FY 07 for an approximate staff size of 2500 spread over 30 World Bank African country offices and Headquarters;• Produced a World Bank development project report on the Ethiopian Transportation sector resulting in the funding of approximately $1 billion over a 10 year period for improvement and/ or construction of a sound Ethiopian road system;• Developed successful strategy and coordination of World Bank Group’s Africa Regional learning programs resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of foreign language, communications (writing and presentation) skills for staff members operating in private and public sector business capacities;• Provided analytical and strategic marketing support through the research and analysis for the PSD group responsible for operations, economic and sector work across Sub Saharan Africa and oversees a project portfolio of over US$3 billion commitment. Show less

Silver Spring, Md

• Conceived a business plan to enter the South African market workforce development sector;• Devised business strategy including advisory support to the President & CEO on entry market strategies for South African workforce development sector;• Developed a Balance Scorecard to address weaknesses in Company’s operations and instituted a long-term strategy for positive business growth;• Identified South African stakeholders and potential strategic partners to successfully penetrate… Show more • Conceived a business plan to enter the South African market workforce development sector;• Devised business strategy including advisory support to the President & CEO on entry market strategies for South African workforce development sector;• Developed a Balance Scorecard to address weaknesses in Company’s operations and instituted a long-term strategy for positive business growth;• Identified South African stakeholders and potential strategic partners to successfully penetrate South African workforce development sector. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conceived and introduced a comprehensive economic plan/resource guide for private sector development initiatives for the Governor of Bauchi State in Nigeria;• Served as liaison for private-public sector business initiatives between visiting high-ranking cabinet ministers from eight African countries, U.S. cabinet ministers (Commerce and Energy), and members of Congress, resulting in the creation of international trade agreements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched and analyzed capital markets and trade patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, Western and Eastern Europe resulting in the publication of official ITA reports on international trade patterns and foreign investment climates for these two continents;• Research and Analysis of various factors including economic, social, and political factors that affect FDI inflows in the United States; and• Reviewed and analyzed current ITA, DOC financed projects in Africa and Europe.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Directed 4 international trade missions to East and West Africa for American Fortune 100-500 companies;• Organized prospect public and private sector meetings and networking events to promote African-US business ventures, resulting in 10 out of 15 American member companies successfully starting operations in targeted East and West African nations.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business

Studied International Business and Marketing

Master Of Business Administration (Mba) And Masters In International Management, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Studied International Management including Masters of Business Administration