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AISHA MARIE ASAMANY
Designer
Accra
Summary
A versatile professional with a diverse skill set encompassing jewellery design and business acumen. With a strong background in leading and consulting on various programs in finance, regulatory, HR, learning, risk, and talent, I possess the ability to analyse enterprise-level strategic vision and drive its successful implementation. Alongside project management expertise, I bring extensive experience in directing, building, and developing design projects, from concept to completion. With a collaborative approach and open communication style, I foster engagement and encourage diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Jewellery Designer
Sahmani Jewellery Ltd
Accra
08.2016 - Current
- Successfully launched and operated Sahmani.com, a thriving jewellery design business catering to a discerning clientele
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Developed and executed innovative marketing and branding strategies to establish Sahmani as a reputable luxury jewellery brand
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Managed all aspects of the business operations, including product development, inventory management, and order fulfillment
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Produced multiple user flow diagrams and prototypes to better understand user needs.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials for jewellery production
- Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique preferences and requirements, translating their visions into bespoke jewellery designs
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship in creating exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces
- Self-taught in using 3D printers to create prototypes and print molds from STL files for accurate representation of jewellery designs.
- Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive operational efficiency and enhance design processes.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Implemented effective quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of excellence
- Leveraged digital platforms and social media channels to expand the brand's online presence and reach a wider audience
- Provided exceptional customer service, establishing long-term relationships with clients and earning a reputation for exceeding expectations
- Managed finances, budgets, and pricing strategies to drive profitability and sustain business growth
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Managed the sourcing, onboarding, and collaboration with third-party contractors, freelancers, and companies to support Sahmani's brand goals, budget, and ethos
- Implemented robust vetting processes to select partners who shared Sahmani's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and ethical practices
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and competitors, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the marketplace
Project Lead
Barclays Bank PLC
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Global Leadership Learning and Talent, Operations and Technology
- Responsible for internal and external vendor contract management
- Director and Managing Director level talent identification and development planning aligned with critical role identification and succession planning
- Redesign, build and implementation management of manager level talent programme focusing on disruptive innovation and future leadership skills aligned to global megatrends and enterprise wide strategy
- Consulted on business-led learning and talent initiatives to ensure strategic and enterprise alignment
- Working Group and Design Group member representing COO (Chief Operating Office) for design, scenario testing and implementation SAP Success Factors (cloud-based HR Management system)
- Design, build and implementation of senior leadership talent programme aimed at Director and Managing Director level employees with a shared growth, citizenship and innovation agenda in collaboration with Leaders’ Quest based in New York
Project Lead
HSBC
Canary Wharf
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Financial Crime Compliance and Regulatory Compliance
- Responsible for holistic oversight of all Anti-Money Laundering activity incl
- Project and programme level plan build and management, global reporting, budget, resource and workload management, communications, best practise and RAID management
- Resource and workload management of all workstream leads and SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)
- Management and implementation of Global Education projects – committed to the Compliance Monitor as part of the Bank’s DPA (Deferred Prosecution Agreement)
- Course content production, approvals and global rollout of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training to key Advisory, Investigatory and Reporting Officer roles
- Production and development of post deployment reviews providing recommendations and action plans.
Project Manager
HSBC
Canary
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Global Development, Financial Crime Compliance and Regulatory Compliance
- Development and management of relationships, contracts and budgets related to external vendors and consultants on behalf of Global Department Head
- Creation and management of PMO (project management office), created and managed project and workstream level plans from global strategy and Target Operating Model
- Management of six global learning, talent, resourcing and organisational development regulatory projects committed to the Compliance Monitor as part of the Bank's DPA (Deferred Prosecution Agreement)
- Implementation of online capability assessment platform for senior leadership team development
- Development of global talent attraction and retention programmes.
Project Manager/Business Analyst
HSBC
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Global Management Information & Finance
- Leadership on Rebalancing Resources Project to streamline Management Information and reporting FTE across global businesses and implementation of new central structure in order to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Management of UK Regulatory reporting on behalf of Global Business units (Private, Commercial, Global Banking & Markets, and Retail & Wealth Management) as part of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) business modelling
- Provided strategic direction for Risk and Procurement on a Consultancy Approvals Board project to agree and document requirements for a centrally managed tracking and monitoring process
- Established and managed Project and Programme Offices across Cost Distribution and FTE and Cost Alignment programmes.
Project Manager/Business Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS
London
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Corporate and Institutional Banking
- Oversight of bespoke commercial shipping software development
- Responsible for vendor and procurement relationship management, contracts and service level agreements
- Management of user-acceptance testing (UAT) phase of a new treasury product launch to support wholesale cash payments in USD and Euros, incl
- Test scrip development and management of testing team
- Gap and impact analysis for migration projects in the Energy and Infrastructure business area
- Development and documentation of business priorities for additional functionality in line with agreed timelines and resource requirements.
Project Manager/Business Analyst
HSBC
London
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Group Management Office, Finance & HR Projects
- Implementation of new organisational structure following an 8 by 8 setup enabling clearer reporting lines, and providing opportunity for exceptional candidates
- Audit and SWOT analysis of global management information reporting and analytics in order to reduce duplication, increase standardisation and improve report automation
- Management of data certification project to standardise the organisational structure and HR data across the Bank to facilitate a defined go-live plan for each country
- Management of data dictionary workstream to define data owners, improve definitions, validation and data quality
- Facilitation of workshop series for senior stakeholders in payroll, L&D and regional HR Heads
- Design, development and implementation of survey as part of a “voice-of-the-customer” initiative to baseline and gather information on reporting satisfaction.
HR Project Manager
Central London Community Healthcare, CLCH
London
03.2011
- Management Office, Staff Reorganisation
- Development of competency framework and core job types
- Best practice profiling interviews for staff nominated as outstanding
- Mapping of staff into the new organisational structure
- Development of communications plan and workshop facilitation for staff ‘at-risk’.
Education
Basel III - Capital Requirements, Risk Management and Disclosure - Financial Risk
HSBC
London 07.2012 - 07.2012
Prince2 Foundation - Project Management
AMP Group International
London 03.2011 - 03.2011
The Productive Leader. - undefined
Information Governance. - undefined
HR For Line Managers -
CIPD
London 06.2009 - 06.2009
A Levels - undefined
City and Islington College
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Kingsland Secondary School
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Succession planning
Effective project management
Gathering requirements
Effective work breakdown structure
Superb eye for detail
Vendor relationships
Lean manufacturing and design
Advanced problem solving
Accomplishments
- Executed commissioned projects for renowned UK sports stars, crafting custom jewellery pieces that reflect their unique style and personality
- Collaborated with esteemed British and American fashion influencers, delivering exclusive and personalised jewellery designs that showcased their distinct fashion sensibilities
- Designed for UK Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate for their Women's Empowerment campaign which supported female farmers in West Africa
- Managed the Business Model Strategy Analysis submission to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), previously Financial Services Authority on behalf of global businesses at HSBC
- Managed a third-party development project for the shipping team
- The successful implementation resulted in improvements in data availability, reductions in manual data entry errors and resource cost savings at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
- Successful delivery of Capability Assessment Tool build out for US Compliance Leadership Team in order to meet an OCC (Office of the Comptroller of Currency) commitment at HSBC
- Managed global rollout of Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions training and assessment to High Risk staff in line with Monitor commitment at HSBC.
Affiliations
Black in Jewelry Coalition
Precious Minerals Marketing Company
Software
Microsoft Office
Canva
Later
Timeline
Jewellery Designer
Sahmani Jewellery Ltd
08.2016 - Current
Project Lead
Barclays Bank PLC
09.2015 - 02.2017
Project Lead
HSBC
12.2014 - 08.2015
Project Manager
HSBC
03.2014 - 12.2014
Project Manager/Business Analyst
HSBC
03.2013 - 03.2014
Basel III - Capital Requirements, Risk Management and Disclosure - Financial Risk
HSBC
07.2012 - 07.2012
Project Manager/Business Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS
03.2012 - 07.2012
Prince2 Foundation - Project Management
AMP Group International
03.2011 - 03.2011
Project Manager/Business Analyst
HSBC
03.2011 - 03.2012
HR Project Manager
Central London Community Healthcare, CLCH
03.2011
HR For Line Managers -
CIPD
06.2009 - 06.2009
The Productive Leader. - undefined
Information Governance. - undefined
A Levels - undefined
City and Islington College
undefined
Kingsland Secondary School