Kumba Khan
Newark
Summary
Experienced with strategic consulting and client relationship management. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and implement process improvements. Knowledge of industry best practices and effective communication techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Consultant
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional activities for the Knowledge Hub for West Africa.
- Supported project planning, scheduling, and task tracking to ensure timely deliverables.
- Assisted in stakeholder engagement and communication across regional partners.
- Monitored project progress, prepared status reports, and tracked KPIs.
- Contributed to gender advocacy initiatives and M&E frameworks.
- Participated in client meetings to understand their challenges, offering specific expertise in developing action plans.
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed strategies or initiatives, taking proactive measures to mitigate them.
Project Manager (Virtual)
Kane Diallo Residence
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw the planning, execution, and completion of hotel renovation and service improvement projects.
- Managed contractor schedules, budgets, and procurement of materials.
- Coordinated with designers, suppliers, and service providers to meet brand standards.
- Implemented operational procedures to improve guest satisfaction and service delivery.
- Prepared progress updates and presented them to ownership for strategic decisions.
Marketing Communications Analyst ( Virtual)
ONG Agrecol Afrique
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed a communication framework for internal reporting and large events (+200 participants).
- Designed a marketing strategy to increase visibility on social media, growing reach to 10K followers.
- Created and distributed press releases to local media outlets.
- Generated insights into audience preferences by conducting surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews.
Marketing & Advertisement Analyst (Virtual)
Kane Diallo Residence
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed social media accounts, growing followers to over 5,000 through targeted campaigns.
- Launched and coordinated 3 successful giveaways and charity drives to boost engagement.
- Developed content strategies to enhance brand visibility and audience interaction.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and improve marketing outreach.
Education
Master of Science - Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
University of Hohenheim
03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Agri-food Industry
Institution Sainte Jeanne D'Arc Post Bac
06.2018
High School Diploma (S2 Series) - undefined
Yavuz Selim School Group
08.2015
Skills
- MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Knowledge & Innovation Management
- Project coordination and scheduling
- Basic risk management and reporting
- Stakeholder communication
- Social media content creation and management
- Data entry and documentation
- Event planning support
- Research and information gathering
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
LANGUAGES
French: Native
English: Native
Fulani: Native
Wolof: Native
German: Beginner
Timeline
Junior Consultant
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
04.2025 - Current
Marketing Communications Analyst ( Virtual)
ONG Agrecol Afrique
07.2022 - 10.2022
Project Manager (Virtual)
Kane Diallo Residence
11.2021 - 12.2022
Marketing & Advertisement Analyst (Virtual)
Kane Diallo Residence
01.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agri-food Industry
Institution Sainte Jeanne D'Arc Post Bac
High School Diploma (S2 Series) - undefined
Yavuz Selim School Group
Master of Science - Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
University of Hohenheim
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