Sean Azu Email & Phone Number

Rotterdam, ZH, NL

Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

• Nature of Business:Known for technological expertise and proficiency in project management, Amaris stands out in the competitive consulting sphere with its lean, dynamic approach and commitment to innovation, offering.
• Lead client acquisition efforts and manage ongoing client relationships.
• Identify client needs and challenges, proposing customized consulting approaches.
• Navigate negotiations and respond to tenders, demonstrating the full scope of our capabilities.
• Monitor project progress, maintaining a standard of quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement strategies specific to each account, including administrative and contractual aspects.2. Business Unit Management:

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

• Nature of Business:Starwest Flight Academy provides aviation training for pilots with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation. Committed to delivering comprehensive instruction, and guided by international standards.
• Oversaw the certification process for Commercial Pilot Licenses and Instrument Ratings, complying with global safety protocols and quality benchmarks.2. Innovative Revenue Growth:
• Launched a new service offering, countering the COVID-19 pandemic impacts, resulting in an increase in revenue of 12% in 2020 and 20% in 2021, by capturing new student interest.3. Operational Efficiency & Transparency:
• Integrated Google Workspace for seamless document management and introduced a dynamic Google Sheet dashboard, centralizing financial and operational metrics for improved decision-making.
• Reduced aircraft downtime by 34% in 2022 through strategic inventory optimization, implementing systematic tracking, and restocking protocols.4. Financial Acumen & Expansion:
• Procured a significant investment of $610,000 by creating and presenting the academy's business plans.

Ghana

• Role Insights:As Director of Operations, I hold comprehensive responsibility for the strategic execution, performance monitoring, and successful delivery of digital marketing initiatives in Ghana. My role extends to.
• Spearheaded WorldRemit's Pan-African campaign, achieving over 1.1 million video views and a reach of 8 million individuals.
• Managed the operational execution of Nestlé Maggi's product launch, ensuring strategic alignment and targeted reach for the D3d33d3 bouillon introduction in Ghana.2. Operational Streamlining:
• Instituted a robust project management framework, enhancing visibility into project stages, identifying areas for efficiency gains, and fortifying client communication protocols.3. Strategic Documentation:
• Curated detailed case study portfolios, encapsulating both local and Pan-African operational success stories and insights, fortifying our pitch and execution strategy for future client engagements.4. Contractual.
• Oversaw the formulation and approval of Service Level Agreements, upholding our commitment to precision, legal adherence, and client satisfaction in every contractual exchange.5. Data-Driven Management:

Accra, Ghana

• Nature of Business:Ringier Africa Digital Publishing, known for its Pulse brand, is a key player in digital media across the African continent, specializing in comprehensive media solutions, including marketing and.
• Negotiated and sealed a Pan-African marketing collaboration with WorldRemit, injecting an additional $60,000 into our revenue stream.2. Leadership & Team Growth:
• Led a high-achieving sales force of 35 professionals, which generated a 10% increase in year-on-year sales performance from 2017 to 2019 through strategic guidance, skill development, and performance management.3..
• Enhanced our footprint in Ghana, Senegal, and Kenya by leveraging established relationships with brands such as Samsung, Nestle, and Durex in Nigeria across our other markets.4. Sales Optimization & Data-Driven Strategy:
• Consolidated our sales approach by centralizing Salesforce utilities, using data analytics to assess performance, and customizing market dashboards, empowering the team with actionable insights for strategic.
• Formulated annual budgets, integrating our sales analytics, to present regional performance and strategic vision at our HQ in Switzerland.6. Client Engagement & Networking:

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

As President of the Africa Business Day Committee for ASAH, I was responsible for organizing a keynote event that brought in business leaders and multi-national entities from Africa to discuss opportunities on the continent. We also arranged workshops at Erasmus University, offering students direct interaction with company representatives based in Africa.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

• Thesis: The Microfoundations of Aspired Coopetition
• President of the African Business Day Committee
• Received letter of recommendation from former BCG consultant for exemplary performance(1 of 3 recipients)

Accra, Ghana

• Nature of Business: Geospatial solutions, Aerial Surveys, Digital Mapping, Property Valuation, and Municipal Revenue Mobilization Consultancy Services.Role Insight:As a Business Development Coordinator at CTK Geosys, I.
• Led the review and update of the live property rate billing roll in partnership with regulatory authorities ensuring accurate and compliant billing practices.2. Financial Reporting:
• Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly revenue collection reports to the metropolitan assembly, these reports not only tracked progress but also identified areas for improvement and proposed practical.
• Assisted in the formulation of detailed business proposals and presentations that led to securing 3 additional assembly contracts worth $3.5m.Notable Achievement:
• Coordinated the strategy for property rate distribution within the Tema Metropolis, achieving an efficient reach of 90% to landowners. This initiative was crucial in the assembly's ability to double its total revenue.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

• Nature of business: Helicopter Service Company: Photo and Filming, Emergency Medical Service, LifeLine Work, Fire Fighting, Sling Load, Geological Survey, Forest Fertilising, Off-Shore OperationsRole Insight:At.
• Assisted in 10+ tender applications, influencing a winning €2M emergency medical service bid.2. Client & Business Development:
• Engaged in 15+ critical sales discussions with entities like government bodies, aiding strategic relationship cultivation.
• Played a role in securing a helicopter-assisted power line cleaning contract in Algeria, marking the company's first venture into North African markets.3. Market Analytics:
• Set up a competitor analysis, steering service, and pricing modifications.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), International Business

International Baccalaureate

Study Exchange, Management

Study Abroad: Master in Management