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Hawa Sesay

37years • London

Summary

EMEA Regional Strategic Bid and Sales Analyst with proven track record in bidding for multi-million-dollar infrastructure and consultancy projects. Noted for strategic analysis, industry and sector profiling, political risk assessment, planning and supporting teams to deliver best-in-class services. English, Arabic, Wollof, Sarahulie and Creole speaking. Currently seeking a new role with a strong element of international relations, policy and conflict resolution, communication, research, analysis and strategy.

Skills

Communication: Report Writing And Presentation

Strategy, Planning And Forecasting

Stakeholder Identification And Mapping

Public Speaking And Sponsorship Packaging

Networking, Protocol And Logistics Planning

Client Relationship Management (CRM)

Research And Commentary

Risk Computation And Analysis

Problem Solving, Facilitation And Negotiation

Proficient In MS Office Application

languages

Arabic

Customer Service

sales

Presentation

Research

Project Management

Stakeholder Analysis

Report Writing

Experiences

National Learning Centre Delivery Engineer (Temporary Posting)

10-2016 - 02-2017

HR / Training

Planned, organised and published over 300 events on-site and on-line Supported the transition process screened, consolidated, organised and managed readiness of over 70 consultants Developed internal partnerships and networks to create relevant content Delivered over 300 monthly events Audited and updated content, website, events and calendars Published monthly national calendar Provided technical support and customer service to candidates on-site, virtually and on the telephone Trained consultants on the use of webinar tools and applications

Political and Executive Affairs Officer (Temporary Contract)

11-2014 - 02-2015

Personal services

I facilitated relationships between the ambassador, her office, and the leaders of the United Arab Emirates. My understanding of the socio-political landscape and grasp of Arabic were instrumental in securing some face-to-face meetings, attention to pressing issues, and in general bringing the disparate bodies into closer acquaintance. This greased the wheels in several instances where progress had been stalled.

EMEA Regional Specialist Research Contractor

08-2014 - 06-2016

Personal services

My role focused on researching and advising on opportunities for businesses planning to or considering operating in Sub-Saharan Africa via the United Arab Emirates. I was based on-site for three months and completed the report of-site. This research was reference work, including an political and socio-economic environmental feasibility study, market assessment (focusing on the potential size of the market and competitor analysis) and a short 'Idiot's Guide' report. Identified and analysed cross-selling opportunities for investments in a region set to quadruple its Gross Domestic Product to reach $2 trillion by 2018. Emphasised the region’s $600 billion consumer spend in 2010 and her projected increase to $1 trillion by 2020

Education & training

University Of St Andrews

2005 - 2011

St Andrews KY16, UK, Saint Andrews

Personal services, Teaching, Journalism / PR,

Consulting

Languages spoken

English
Native language