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Amadou Momodou Njie

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Experienced in customer service and sales, with a background in assisting clients with furniture selections based on individual style, size, and comfort needs. Demonstrated ability to prepare quotes and sales orders while ensuring accurate product information is communicated effectively. In previous roles, engaged with clients to explain insurance options, facilitating informed decisions regarding life, health, and retirement coverage. Skills in product demonstration and financing options contribute to a comprehensive understanding of client needs in both retail and support environments.

I also have varied training and over forty years of work experience in areas relating sales, administration, project management ( both formulation and implementation), Economics, Political Science, Manpower Planning and Research, Human Resources management and the Environment. I have worked in government institutions the United Nations System, and with international Non Governmental institutions and also in the private sector, both in the U.S and abroad. I enjoy working with people and am confident that my diverse background will enable me to humbly benefit and contribute in various areas within my above stated expertise.

Overview

5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

Life Style Furniture
Rockville, MD
06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Assisted customers with furniture selections using style, size, and comfort needs.
  • Explained product features, materials, and care instructions for Life Style Furniture items.
  • Prepared quotes, sales orders, and purchase paperwork for showroom transactions.
  • Supported floor merchandising by arranging displays and maintaining showroom presentation.

Insurance Agent -Financial Professional

BankersLife Insurance
Montgomery Village, MD
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Presented Bankers Life products using clear, customer-focused explanations.
  • Consulted Bankers Life prospects on life, health, and retirement coverage options.
  • Scheduled client appointments and followed up on insurance questions and paperwork.
  • Collected personal information for policy applications and needs analysis.

Sales Consultant

Value City Furniture
Rockville, MD
02.2021 - 04.2025
  • Assisted customers with furniture selections using style, size, and comfort needs.
  • Explained product features, materials, and care instructions for Life Style Furniture items.
  • Prepared quotes, sales orders, and purchase paperwork for showroom transactions.
  • Supported floor merchandising by arranging displays and maintaining showroom presentation.

Sales Consultant

Marlo Furniture
Laurel, MD
06.2010 - 06.2021
  • Assisted customers with furniture selections using style, size, and comfort needs.
  • Explained product features, materials, and care instructions for Life Style Furniture items.
  • Prepared quotes, sales orders, and purchase paperwork for showroom transactions.
  • Supported floor merchandising by arranging displays and maintaining showroom presentation.

Sales Consultant

College Park Honda Automotive
College Park, MD
09.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted Customer with the Selection of the appropriate Vehicle & means of payment / financing.
  • Advised customers on lifestyle furniture selections in showroom settings.
  • Presented product features, materials, and care details to shoppers.
  • Matched customer needs with seating, bedroom, and dining collections.

Sales Consultant

Sears & Roebuck
Silver Springs, MD
06.2000 - 06.2009
  • Match customers need with the appropriate Sears product.
  • Meet & Greet Major Home Appliance/ Electronics customers
  • Facilitating the selected payment method or appropriate financing.

Program Officer

Voluntary Services Overseas - UK (Gambia Office)
Banjul , The Gambia west Africa
10.1997 - 08.1999
  • Liaised with government offices, community leaders, and partner organizations on program delivery.
  • Supported project planning, workplans, and activity schedules for voluntary service programs.
  • Coordinated program activities across VSO Gambia Office and partner communities.
  • Prepared donor reports, briefing notes, and program documentation for UK headquarters.

National Administrative Officer

U N Development Program - Gambia Office
Banjul, The Gambia
11.1995 - 10.1997
  • Coordinated programme activities with UNDP teams and Gambian government counterparts.
  • Drafted reports, briefs, and correspondence for office leadership.
  • Monitored project documentation and updated internal tracking records.
  • Liaised with partners on meetings, schedules, and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct daily administrative matters; Human Resources, Security & Automation.

Intern

New York City Dept of Employment
New York, New York
09.1986 - 12.1996
  • Part of a team that conducted a survey and an analysis of New York City labor market and made specific recommendations for appropriate intervention to improve disadvantaged groups' participation in the labor force.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
  • Supported New York City Department of Employment staff with clerical intake tasks
  • Prepared employment case files for client services and job center operations
  • Entered applicant information into department databases with careful attention

Assistant Secretary - Administrative Officer

Ministry of Trade, Industry & Employment - Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia
07.1992 - 11.1995
  • Prepared official letters, memos, and reports for senior ministry review.
  • Managed ministerial correspondence for Ministry of Trade, Industry & Employment offices.
  • Scheduled meetings and coordinated calendars for trade and employment officials.
  • General supervision of office & Human Resources matters.
  • Organized confidential files and records using ministry filing systems.

Administrative Services Officer

Ministry of Natural Resources - The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia
05.1991 - 07.1992
  • Coordinated administrative services for the Ministry of natural resources office operations.
  • Managed correspondence, records, and filing systems for departmental staff.
  • Prepared reports, memos, and official documents for management review.
  • Scheduled meetings and supported travel arrangements for ministry personnel.
  • Liaised with internal units to maintain smooth administrative workflows.
  • Monitored office supplies and requisitioned materials for daily operations.

Intern

New York City Dept of Sanitation
New York, New York
10.1989 - 12.1989
  • Part of a team that analyzed the feasibility of expanding NYC solid waste recycling program and submitted recommendation to facilitate such.
  • Assisted city employment staff with client intake and office support tasks.
  • Entered workforce data into department records and case files.
  • Filed employment documents and organized applicant paperwork for staff review.

Intern

New York City Dept of Transportation
New York, New York
09.1986 - 12.1986

Work with a team that analyzed the feasibility of expanding the the emergency response system of the George Washington Bridge and recommended specific intervention s to improve the said emergency response system.

  • Documented all tasks and activities completed during internship to ensure accurate tracking.
  • Supported New York City Department of Employment staff with job seeker intake
  • Reviewed employment program files and maintained accurate department records
  • Assisted with scheduling workshops and employment service appointments

Education

Operation & Administrative Management UN - Operations Management

Learning Resource Center - UNDP, NYC , NY USA
05.1996 - 06.1996

Master of Science - Management - Human Resources Management & Dev

New School For Social Research University
New York, NY
06.1987 - 10.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
09.1980 - 05.1985

Skills

  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Financing solutions
  • Project management
  • Management
  • Problem solving
  • Resaerch
  • Insurance

Certification

  • Licensed Health, Life and Accident Agent.
  • Certified professional manager
  • Certified Manpower Researcher and Planner.
  • Certified Trainer

Languages

English
Professional
Mandinka
Professional
Wolof
Professional
Fula
Professional
West African Pidgin
Professional

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Life Style Furniture
06.2026 - 08.2026

Insurance Agent -Financial Professional

BankersLife Insurance
02.2025 - 08.2025

Sales Consultant

Value City Furniture
02.2021 - 04.2025

Sales Consultant

Marlo Furniture
06.2010 - 06.2021

Sales Consultant

College Park Honda Automotive
09.2009 - 01.2010

Sales Consultant

Sears & Roebuck
06.2000 - 06.2009

Program Officer

Voluntary Services Overseas - UK (Gambia Office)
10.1997 - 08.1999

Operation & Administrative Management UN - Operations Management

Learning Resource Center - UNDP, NYC , NY USA
05.1996 - 06.1996

National Administrative Officer

U N Development Program - Gambia Office
11.1995 - 10.1997

Assistant Secretary - Administrative Officer

Ministry of Trade, Industry & Employment - Gambia
07.1992 - 11.1995

Administrative Services Officer

Ministry of Natural Resources - The Gambia
05.1991 - 07.1992

Intern

New York City Dept of Sanitation
10.1989 - 12.1989

Master of Science - Management - Human Resources Management & Dev

New School For Social Research University
06.1987 - 10.1990

Intern

New York City Dept of Employment
09.1986 - 12.1996

Intern

New York City Dept of Transportation
09.1986 - 12.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science

University of Georgia
09.1980 - 05.1985
Amadou Momodou Njie