Professional Summary
Project and operations manager with an MBA and over five years of experience in agribusiness, supply chain and property operations across Côte d'Ivoire and the United States. Track record in budget management, procurement, stakeholder coordination and performance monitoring, with measurable cost savings and revenue growth. Fully bilingual in English and French, and committed to private-sector-led growth in West Africa.
Core Competencies
Project Management · Budgeting & Procurement · Agribusiness Value Chains · Supply Chain & Inventory Control · Monitoring & Evaluation · Stakeholder Management · Business Development · Financial Reporting · Advanced Excel, ERP & Oracle
Professional Experience
Founder & Project Manager2023 – Present
Abba Farming, Processing and Distribution; Dompo Management — Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Lead planning, budgeting and execution of agricultural production projects; approve all procurement and keep spending within budget.
- Built a network of producers, suppliers and buyers; coordinate input supply, technical support and access to seasonal credit.
- Designed monitoring and evaluation tools and a project database; report results and financial statements to partners.
- Manage 2 residential buildings with about 20 tenants; introduced KPI tracking for occupancy, collections and arrears.
Operations ManagerJul 2021 – Dec 2022
Nina Hair Braiding — Greensboro, NC, USA
- Increased product revenue by 18% over two quarters through targeted promotions and digital marketing.
- Prepared annual budgets for payroll, inventory and facilities; implemented inventory and reorder controls.
Packaging CoordinatorJan 2020 – Jul 2021
Del Monte Fresh Produce — Whitsett, NC, USA
- Managed a packaging budget of over $50,000 per month and prepared the annual budget from usage data.
- Repurposed $10,000 of obsolete stock, saving more than $1,500 per year.
- Controlled packaging and warehouse inventory in ERP, Oracle and Produce Pro; coordinated inter-facility transfers and vendor forecasting.
- Supervised 2 staff and trained colleagues on ordering and inventory systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration, MarketingUniversity of Baltimore, USA · 2023
Bachelor of Science, Public HealthEast Carolina University, USA · 2019
Graduate Certificate in Business FundamentalsUniversity of Baltimore · 2021
Languages
English and French — full professional proficiency
Additional Activities
Brownville, Île Boulay — Develop a 35-hectare coconut plantation and community event space, including fresh-coconut sales and a local walk club.