Bamine Boye
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Project and Change Manager with over five years of experience leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational change across diverse sectors. Adept at developing and executing comprehensive change management plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects align with strategic priorities. Demonstrated success in reducing project delays, increasing adoption rates, and enhancing process efficiencies through data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Leadership to deepen expertise in strategic planning and global change management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach, Veteran Service Representative
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)Houston
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Led a team of 15 service representatives, increasing service delivery efficiency by 20% through targeted coaching and process optimization.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced case processing time by 15%, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Developed change management strategies for new policy implementations, achieving a 95% adoption rate among staff.
- Designed and executed communication plans that effectively reached 3,000+ veterans, ensuring awareness and understanding of new procedures.
Civil Affairs Specialist
US Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed 10+ civil-military projects, delivering all within scope, budget, and timeline, and reduced project delays by 20%.
- Established stakeholder engagement plans that improved collaboration with local communities and government officials, leading to a 30% increase in project success rates.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies, decreasing project-related risks by 25%.
- Trained 50+ team members on project management and change management best practices, improving team efficiency by 15%.
Research Associate
Institute of Research and Policy Management
Freetown, Sierra Leone
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Led research initiatives that influenced strategic decisions, resulting in a 25% increase in policy adoption rates.
- Developed and executed communication strategies that boosted stakeholder engagement by 25%, ensuring research findings reached key decision-makers.
- Trained team members on research methodologies and project management, leading to a 15% improvement in research output quality.
Legislative Intern
Senate Office, Dianne Feinstein
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Supported legislative research and policy drafting, contributing to the passage of key initiatives.
- Implemented communication strategies that increased stakeholder support for legislative priorities by 20%.
- Conducted impact assessments that provided actionable recommendations, ensuring successful policy adoption.
Program Manager/Agile Scrum Master
Africell Head Office
Freetown, Sierra Leone
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed a portfolio of 12 IT projects, improving delivery speed by 40% through the implementation of Agile methodologies.
- Developed change management strategies that facilitated the adoption of new technologies, achieving a 30% increase in user satisfaction.
- Conducted impact assessments that identified and mitigated 95% of potential risks, ensuring project success.
Consultant
WashNet, Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided consulting services that improved community health outcomes by 20%, through successful water and sanitation project implementation.
- Developed change management plans that increased adoption of new practices by 25%, reducing project resistance.
- Conducted impact assessments and trained project teams, leading to a 15% improvement in project execution efficiency.
Program Manager
Defense for Children International, Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed child protection projects with a 100% on-time and on-budget delivery rate, enhancing compliance by 25%.
- Developed and implemented change management plans that ensured smooth transitions to new processes, increasing project success rates by 30%.
- Trained and mentored 30+ team members, improving project delivery efficiency by 20%.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs And Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Project Management & Strategic Planning
- Change Management Strategy & Execution
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Impact Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- Training & Capacity Building
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Agile Methodologies
Affiliations
- Served as President, Sierra Leone Children's Parliament (Children's Forum Network) from 2005-2007
- Served as Sierra Leone Child Expert to ECOWAS on the drafting of ECOWAS first Child Policy in 2007
- Served as Global Youth Ambassador for A World At School and UN from 2015-2017
Timeline
Coach, Veteran Service Representative
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)Houston
03.2024 - Current
Civil Affairs Specialist
US Army
08.2021 - 05.2024
Research Associate
Institute of Research and Policy Management
03.2018 - 02.2020
Legislative Intern
Senate Office, Dianne Feinstein
05.2017 - 07.2017
Program Manager/Agile Scrum Master
Africell Head Office
01.2015 - 01.2017
Consultant
WashNet, Sierra Leone
09.2013 - 10.2014
Program Manager
Defense for Children International, Sierra Leone
06.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - International Affairs And Leadership
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University
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