Rihanata Ouedraogo
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Industrious Business Associate with many years of experience driving business success through collaborative, consultative approach. Determined to quickly solve complex problems and implement effective solutions. Highly skilled in market research with demonstrated proficiency in financial and business analysis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Associate
FABS SHIPPING INC
Woodbridge, VA
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
Lab Technician
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
Sterling, VA
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
- Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Assisted with research projects by gathering data and performing experiments.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
- Attended lab meetings to participate in research discussions.
- Provided technical support and training to new laboratory personnel and interns, enhancing team skills and performance.
Administrative Assistant
SORITEL HOTEL
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
03.2010 - 11.2016
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12-2019
Skills
- Administrative support
- Operations Management
- Project Planning
- Active Listening
- Cross-functional team leadership
- International mobility management
- Business Development
Timeline
Lab Technician
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
01.2022 - 08.2024
Business Associate
FABS SHIPPING INC
01.2018 - 10.2024
Administrative Assistant
SORITEL HOTEL
03.2010 - 11.2016
BBA - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
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