Odile Bocandé Koffi
Certified Business Coach, Trainer & International Speaker
Miami
Summary
Skilled Business Coach and Training Specialist with a proven track record in conducting personal and group training sessions on Leadership, Performance, and Impactful Communication. Enthusiastic and hands-on, with a creative approach to teaching. Bringing 30 years of experience across the USA, Europe, and Africa, including higher education, ready to contribute to a temporary position. Fluent in English and French .
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Coach, Facilitator & Speaker
OBK-Performance (13 Years)
09.2012 - Current
- Business Coaching for Executives and teams.
- Facilitation of workshops and seminars (USA,Europe and Africa).
- Optimizing business efficiency by guiding professionals to reach their goals mainly on change behavior.
- Guest Lecturer, Public Speaker and Mentor at multiple higher education institutions
Marketing Manager EMEA
The Dow Chemical Company (3 Years)
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Responsible for creating and deploying the strategy in Europe.
- Managing a multinational Team
European Product Manager
Rohm & Haas Company (3 Years)
06.2006 - 03.2009
- In charge of deploying the Marketing strategy in Europe. Increased brand visibility and efficient products portfolio rationalization.
E-Business Sales Manager
Rohm & Haas Company (1 Year)
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Develop sales through internet and e-channels.(70% sales progression in 1 year)
Supply Chain Manager (Demand)
Rohm & Haas Company (2 Years)
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Management of the Demand Forecast team in Europe.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
SAP Project
Rohm & Haas Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Develop and implement SAP in the USA then in Europe, configuration, and deployment.
- Training Users in the USA (Philadelphia & Chicago), France, UK, Germany, Sweden, Italy , Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands.
Support Team Manager & ERP Project Leader
Rohm & Haas Company
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Lead improvements to the order and billing management system.
Training Manager for Europe and South Africa
Rohm and Haas
10.1993 - 10.1997
- Managed the engineering of training in inventory management and Order to Cash.
- Delivering the training in 7 countries in Europe and South Africa
French Teacher Assistant
Minnehaha Academy
09.1993 - 08.1994
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
Education
Executive MBA - Executive Business Administration & Management
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master's in Management - undefined
01.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor's in English As A Second Language -
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachelor / Technology University Diploma - Business Management
01.1987 - 01.1989
Skills
Fluent in English and French
Excellent interpersonal skills
Engaging public speaking
Constructive feedback provision
Integrity-driven leadership
Strategic oversight
Team facilitation
Group dynamics
Career advancement guidance
Professional development
Adaptable and energetic
Optimistic
Accomplishments
- 01/01/23, 1st Prize - The Moth Storytelling Competition (Miami - USA)
- 01/01/12, Executive coaching for CEOs of multinational companies, 80% of business coming from the recommendation of satisfied clients
- 01/01/20, African Leadership Xelerator, Business Coaching for Francophone cohorts on leadership (6-month program)
- 01/01/18, Communication Training to 14 Laureates of the For Women In Science program (Unesco and L'Oréal)
- 01/01/10, Volunteer activities with young professionals and women for career development, Mentoring, Coaching, and Conferences
- 01/01/14, Professional Performance Workshops in several business schools in Paris (ESCP Business School, EDC Ecole des Cadres)
Activities
- Singing in a band
- Walking
- English Association President
- Mentoring
Coaching Certifications
- Supervisor Coach Training, 04/01/24, UNDICI by EMCC
- Group Coaching, 01/01/24, Creative Results Management
- Everything DISC, 01/01/23, WILEY (Paris)
- Brain-Based Coaching Certification, 01/01/16, NeuroLeadership Institute (London, UK)
- EQI 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Certification Level II, 01/01/21, Paris, France
- EQI 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Certification Level I, 01/01/20, Paris, France
- NLP Certification Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 01/01/17, Paris, France
- ECoaching, 01/01/20, UNLOQ
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 30 years of experience in Europe, USA, and Africa, Leadership and Team Coaching, Training, Project Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Multicultural Team Management
- Nationality: French
Timeline
Business Coach, Facilitator & Speaker - OBK-Performance (13 Years)
09.2012 - Current
ESPC Business School - Executive MBA, Executive Business Administration & Management
01.2011 - 01.2012
Marketing Manager EMEA - The Dow Chemical Company (3 Years)
04.2009 - 06.2011
European Product Manager - Rohm & Haas Company (3 Years)
06.2006 - 03.2009
E-Business Sales Manager - Rohm & Haas Company (1 Year)
04.2005 - 04.2006
Supply Chain Manager (Demand) - Rohm & Haas Company (2 Years)
01.2003 - 01.2005
SAP Project - Rohm & Haas Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
Support Team Manager & ERP Project Leader - Rohm & Haas Company
01.1998 - 01.2001
Training Manager for Europe and South Africa - Rohm and Haas
10.1993 - 10.1997
French Teacher Assistant - Minnehaha Academy
09.1993 - 08.1994
University Paris VIII - Master's in Management,
01.1990 - 01.1992
University Paris VIII - Bachelor's in English As A Second Language ,
01.1990 - 01.1993
University Montpellier - Bachelor / Technology University Diploma , Business Management
01.1987 - 01.1989