Solomon George
Freetown,Sierra Leone
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Develop skills and knowledge of project planning and implementation, plan meetings, and client communication. Skilled in managing project setup, budgeting, contract development, and final delivery. Excellent work ethic and ability to provide solutions within minimal timeframes. Desired of learn more about project reporting, testing plans, and how to define ongoing issues
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Environment Protect Agency - Sierra Leone (EPA-SL)
07.2020 - Current
- Assist in the evaluation of the Agency’s operations to create a greater impact.
- Assist the Deputy Director in the implementation of environment awareness raising and information.
- Manage organization-level performance management process and the organization plan.
- Ensure reporting is at the right level to provide effective performance management of the organization.
- Managing quarterly reporting process and facilitating performance accountability.
- Assist in the promotion of the domestication of international environmental agreements, protocols, and conventions.
- Undertake the mainstreaming of environmental and natural resource management into national development policies, plans, programs and projects.
- Monitor the implementation of strategic, environmental, and social impact assessment of policies, programs and projects.
- Assist the Deputy Director in the development and revision of the Agency’s strategic plan periodically as needed
- Identify any environmental risks or problems that may arise, and then create plans to combat these risks.
- Develop short and long-term range plans for environmental protection and management.
- Assist in ensuring that development projects comply with environmental laws and regulations to reduce impact, facilitate environmental permitting, and write environmental reports and documents.
- Keep up with changes to zoning and building codes, environmental permitting regulations, and other legal issues.
- Liaise with planning teams, industrial representatives, developers, public and private stakeholders, and members of the public for proper environmental planning and management.
- Assist to create requests and evaluate submitted proposals for sound environmental management
- Strategize, develop and manage planning and logistics from phase to phase
- Develop and implement phases of the planning process through the various levels of work
- Review maps, aerial photos, data, and field investigation reports and interpret data for planning usage.
- Prepare reports regarding land usage, environmental impact, and human impact
- Manage environmental remediation projects and tasks
- Assist in organizing and tracking appropriate fields of environmental data
- Research and implement new technology in the field of environment.
- Remain up to date with advancements in the field of environmental planning.
- Participate in communities for policy regulatory development as well as for research and educational program development within the environmental sector.
- Any other duties assigned in accordance with the mandate of the Agency.
Press Operator (Foreman))
The Baltimore (News Print)
06.1997 - 11.2019
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve the highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed the business analysis and integration of the USAID Performance Management policies and procedures in the Cornerstone On Demand (SaaS) Integrated Talent Management Suite.
- Developed flow-charts for the Human Resources Management, "as-is" processes from the Agencies Performance Management Policies to identify functional requirementsand propose system configurations.
- Independently managed the requirements for the Integrated Project Team to employ change process concepts and techniques to implement the Cornerstone Talent Management Suite for the Civil Service, Senior Executive Service, and Foreign Service group.
- Collaborated closely with the Human Capital Talent Office at USAID to conduct data analysis to evaluate, and ensure the quality of the information provided in their reports.
- Created, managed, and delivered test scripts, test cases, to manage user readiness testing for compliance assurance with USAID/HCTM policies, and business requirements.
- Developed training materials for HR performance project on established tasks within the different personnel service groups, and conducted training sessions as one-on-one sessions and via VTC\'s during the year for the performance tasks established.
- Advised end users on the use, and understanding of the Cornerstone reporting tools, displays, and capabilities.
- Aligned with Cornerstone and the Technical Support Service Center (TSSC) to drive the technical requirements, mapping, and testing a resolution for the Senior Executive Service form for deployment in the Talent Management Suite.
- Managed the project plan, financial plan ($1.2MM), and schedule, set milestones, and metrics with delivery and project closeout for the Human Resources Office.
Teacher
United Brethren In Christ (UBC)
10.1990 - 06.1993
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Maryland 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Coppin State University
Maryland05.2007
Associate of Science - Emmergency Medical Techonology
Baltimore City Community College
Maryland08.1999
Associate of Science - Teaching Certificate
Bo Teachers College
Bo-City06.1996
Skills
- Possesses data Management skills
- Knowledge of Environmental Auditing, Communications, Reporting, and new technologies in environmental management
- Ability to provide support and oversight of activity close-outs
- Pride monitoring and evaluation
- Fluent in oracle communication; both oral and written
- Able to plan and organize development and implementation of appropriate program interventions to address priority issues
- Possess ability to work with multi-lateral partners and local authorities
- Capable of identifying skill sets that can be utilized with new partners to improve their project planning, implementation, reporting, and organizational development
- Know of local government
- Ability to monitor partners’ performance and progress, issue technical advice, and ensure data quality while at same time monitoring for accountability and ensuring beneficiary feedback mechanisms are in place;
Timeline
Deputy Director
Environment Protect Agency - Sierra Leone (EPA-SL)
07.2020 - Current
03.2014 - 04.2015
Press Operator (Foreman))
The Baltimore (News Print)
06.1997 - 11.2019
Teacher
United Brethren In Christ (UBC)
10.1990 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Coppin State University
Associate of Science - Emmergency Medical Techonology
Baltimore City Community College
Associate of Science - Teaching Certificate
Bo Teachers College
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