Aissatou CISSOKO
Dakar,SENEGAL
Summary
Accomplished Business Development Manager with solid record directing sales and marketing activities. Persuasive negotiator with diplomatic communication style and relationship-building expertise. Collaborative professional committed to providing clients with reasonable, business-smart solutions to common issues. Resourceful Coordinator possessing outstanding prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities to juggle responsibilities. Systematic and methodical professional offering 10 years of hands-on experience handling various administrative duties and tasks in office setting. Commended and recognized for meticulous file management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Business Development, Leadership
SOGA
Dakar, SENEGAL
07.2023 - Current
- Developed, implemented and managed business development strategies to increase market share.
- Conducted research and analysis of the competitive landscape to identify potential opportunities for new clients.
- Identified key decision makers within target organizations and developed relationships with them to generate leads.
- Created presentations for potential customers to showcase products, services and value proposition.
- Organized events such as webinars, conferences and trade shows to promote products and services.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams including product management, marketing, operations and customer service on projects related to business development initiatives.
- Researched potential partners for joint venture opportunities that could benefit both parties.
- Reviewed and updated corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted research on current trends in corporate governance practices worldwide.
Panelist
SAIPEC
Lagos, NIGERIA
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging, informative presentations to audiences of up to 500 people.
- Provided advice and guidance on best practices for effective public speaking.
- Assisted in coordinating and scheduling speakers for the event.
- Conducted research into relevant topics to ensure content was current and accurate.
- Created PowerPoint slides, handouts, and other materials for use during the presentation.
- Interacted with attendees before and after each session to answer questions or provide additional information.
Conference Speaker
Offshore Technologies Conference
Houston, TEXAS
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging, informative presentations to audiences of up to 500 people.
- Developed and presented innovative lectures on the latest trends in conference presentation techniques.
- Organized and facilitated panel discussions with leading industry professionals.
Offshore Oil and Gas and Environment Consultant
German cooperation
Dakar, SENEGAL
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted research on current regulations impacting the oil and gas industry.
- Provided technical expertise in the area of oil and gas exploration and production.
- Assisted clients in identifying cost-saving strategies related to operations, processes, and procedures.
- Researched best practices in relevant areas such as safety, compliance, environmental protection.
- Identified market forces affecting supply chain decisions made by oil and gas companies.
- Managed the development of proposals for potential new business opportunities within the oil and gas industry.
- Assisted in developing new methods for data collection and analysis techniques.
- Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams to review current practices related to innovation and growth opportunities.
Leadership and Personal Development Training
Mastercard Foundation
Dakar, SENEGAL
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual coaching sessions with participants, providing guidance and feedback on their progress.
- Developed and facilitated leadership training workshops to help managers build on their existing skills.
- Created and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for the leadership program, based on identified needs and objectives.
- Organised group activities to encourage teamwork among participants.
- Facilitated open discussions between participants regarding the challenges they faced in their roles as leaders.
- Advised senior management on best practices relating to leadership development strategies.
- Provided assessment tools to evaluate team members' current performance levels in order to determine areas of improvement.
- Designed customised learning materials and resources for use during training sessions.
Leadership Consultant
National Office For Professional Orientation
Dakar, SENEGAL
01.2021 - Current
- Identified and analyzed organizational issues to determine root causes of ineffective leadership.
- Developed customized training plans and programs to improve the effectiveness of leaders.
- Provided individual coaching and mentoring for executives, managers, and supervisors.
- Facilitated team-building workshops to promote collaboration among employees.
- Conducted assessments of employee skills and competencies to identify development needs.
- Created surveys to measure employee engagement levels in order to inform leadership decisions.
- Assisted with the implementation of new processes and procedures related to organization structure or operations.
- Analyzed performance data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for improvement efforts.
- Advised senior management on effective ways to motivate their teams and foster a positive work environment.
- Provided guidance on how to create an inspiring vision that aligns with company goals and objectives.
- Designed activities aimed at improving problem solving abilities within the organization.
- Organized seminars focused on developing interpersonal skills among staff members.
- Established metrics for evaluating progress toward achieving desired outcomes.
Training Environment and Oil and Gas Consultant
African Bank of Development
Dakar, SENEGAL
09.2020 - Current
- Developed training materials and documents such as manuals, handouts, exercises and facilitator guides.
- Organized and scheduled on-site and off-site trainings for staff members.
- Assisted in designing, developing, and implementing new training methods and techniques.
- Collaborated with management team to determine appropriate learning objectives for each program.
- Managed budgeting activities associated with the development of new courses or programs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
- Spearheaded modern job training initiatives, contributing to promotional recruiting events.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Leadership and Management Consultant
National Office of Professional Training
Dakar, SENEGAL
01.2020 - Current
- Developed training materials for various departments and topics, including customer service, safety procedures, and team building.
- Provided ongoing coaching and support to participants during the training process.
- Designed interactive presentations using multimedia tools such as videos, podcasts, and webinars.
- Organized workshops for managers to help them improve their leadership skills.
- Delivered lectures on best practices in the workplace environment.
- Maintained a database of all trainees, trainers, and courses completed.
- Developed online learning modules for remote workers or those unable to attend live sessions.
- Monitored progress of trainees throughout the program and provided feedback accordingly.
- Researched industry trends and developments related to corporate training solutions.
International Coordinator
Senegal Oil and Gas Academy
Dakar, SENEGAL
09.2019 - Current
- Developed international strategies and plans for expanding into new markets.
- Collaborated with local partners to ensure successful implementation of projects abroad.
- Organized and coordinated international travel, meetings, and training events.
- Monitored regional developments in assigned countries to identify potential business opportunities.
- Conducted market research to determine potential customer needs and preferences in foreign markets.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in the global marketplace.
- Prepared detailed reports on international activities, budgets, and progress against objectives.
- Analyzed economic trends and geopolitical developments that could affect operations abroad.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to international activities.
- Provided guidance on cultural sensitivities when conducting business internationally.
- Managed communications between headquarters and foreign offices to ensure alignment of goals.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
Regional Coordinator
MOROGROUP
Dakar, SENEGAL
06.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented regional strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Conducted regular meetings with local teams to review performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback to determine trends in product demand and customer satisfaction.
- Managed the recruitment process for new hires in the region, including interviewing potential candidates.
- Collaborated closely with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns tailored to local markets.
- Monitored competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of industry trends in the region.
- Organized events designed to promote brand awareness among customers in the region.
- Booked hotel rooms, car rentals and flights for company trips and conferences.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Oil Engineering
University Rennes1
FRANCE09-2009
MBA - Energy And Sustainability
University Of Cumbria
ENGLANDOil And Gas Distribution And Market
Duke University
USASkills
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Meeting Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Incident Reports
- Safety and security procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Manager of Business Development, Leadership
SOGA
07.2023 - Current
Panelist
SAIPEC
05.2023 - Current
Conference Speaker
Offshore Technologies Conference
05.2023 - Current
Offshore Oil and Gas and Environment Consultant
German cooperation
09.2022 - Current
Leadership and Personal Development Training
Mastercard Foundation
02.2022 - Current
Leadership Consultant
National Office For Professional Orientation
01.2021 - Current
Training Environment and Oil and Gas Consultant
African Bank of Development
09.2020 - Current
Leadership and Management Consultant
National Office of Professional Training
01.2020 - Current
International Coordinator
Senegal Oil and Gas Academy
09.2019 - Current
Regional Coordinator
MOROGROUP
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environment And Oil Engineering
University Rennes1
MBA - Energy And Sustainability
University Of Cumbria
Oil And Gas Distribution And Market
Duke University
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