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Work History
Education
Skills
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Professional Training
Certification
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Languages
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AMIN SAMUEL ZACCA

Accra

Summary

“Dynamic Executive with Expertise in Leading Multi-Unit Business Operations within a Versatile Corporate Environment.”


Highly resourceful and results-driven leader with proven experience in Executive and Senior Management positions, administration, project and organizational management, sales, customer relations, marketing, training, and enterprise development. Efficient, versatile, result driven, proven ability to lead, innovate and motivate. Served in multiple executive positions and offered business insights to meet changing needs.


Superior communicator with capacity to build partnerships with international buyers and suppliers while negotiating contracts and procurement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Partner

365 Impact Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Collaborate with senior executives to lead and manage multi-functional units, including technical, operational, and administrative areas. Participate in strategic planning and implementation of new programs and systems while following project milestones. Provide overall direction and guidance to multiple management teams to improve process efficiency.

  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders, monitored complex business operations, and interacted with government agencies and business groups on behalf of company.
  • Scrutinized company’s financial budgets to authorize relevant expenses, facilitate monthly financial reporting and revisions, and maintain financial controls.
  • Identified procedural gaps and strengthened channels of internal and external communications for company.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 40% increase in repeat business.
  • Led a successful sales team, resulting in a 25% increase in overall revenue.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify new sales opportunities, resulting in a 30% increase in sales.

Executive Director

Sans Group Ltd
01.2017 - Current

Lead strategic initiatives to supervise daily operations, monitor performance, and drive business growth. Analyze potential barriers hindering performance of management and offer solutions to improve overall performance. Follow and comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including sales and marketing metrics related to quality.

  • Directed several multi-functional units and teams in variety of technical, operational, and administrative areas to ensure seamless flow of all operations.
  • Reviewed reports submitted by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of organization’s financial and non-financial position.
  • Sourced, implemented and executed various real estate projects in Ghana, Togo and Benin.

General Manager

Mabani Holdings Ghana Ltd | Forewin Group of Companies
01.2011 - 01.2017

Oversaw all activities related to planning, design, implementation, and administration of designated projects. Established strategic partnerships with international buyers and suppliers to negotiate contracts and procurements. Mitigated issues regarding any task by assessing program performance on daily basis.

  • Motivated, educated, and encouraged team members on program management while appraising clients’ needs.
  • Generated and enhanced sales while achieving new contracts with key stakeholders to ensure financial goals.
  • Managed new employees and led overall operations of budgeting and directing tasks to maximize revenues.
  • Interviewed and hired employees, managed employee relations, answered complex questions, and interpreted management policies.
  • Slashed administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.
  • Developed and executed successful marketing campaigns that increased brand awareness by 50%.
  • Managed social media platforms and increased engagement by 75% through targeted content and promotions.
  • Conducted market research to identify key trends and insights, resulting in the development of new products and services.
  • Coordinated and executed successful events, resulting in a 20% increase in sales leads.

Group Corporate Affairs Director

Forewin Ghana Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011

Organized and nurtured long-term networks of organization and provided strategic advice to executive directors to expand success. Trained and mentored employees on best practices for corporate affairs and delivered fruitful recommendations.

  • Identified unique needs of corporate team and led change management initiatives on existing processes.
  • Communicated value proposition, strategies, and services to prospects while maintaining trust-based relationships.
  • Successfully managed a team of 10 employees, providing ongoing training and coaching to improve performance and increase productivity.
  • Developed and implemented effective processes and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Created and managed budgets of up to $1 million, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial performance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.

General Manager

Ayum Forest Products Ltd, Ghana

Director

Tycoon Investments Co. Ltd, Ghana

Managing Director

Kumasi Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd, Ghana

Director Administration/Operation

Atlantic North America Inc., Ghana

Director Sales/Marketing

International Trade Connections, Ghana

Project Manager

International Trade Connections, Ghana

Education

Gold Coast School of Real Estate, USA
Real Estate Diploma

University of Miami, USA
Diploma International Management

Florida International University, USA
MBA

Florida International University, USA
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Miami Dade Community College, USA
Associate In Arts

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Program Administration
  • Sales Prospecting
  • Account Management
  • Market Assessment
  • Resource & Budget Control
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • C-Level Engagement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Contracts & Negotiations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Managed turnkey real estate projects and consulted for a major consortium in Ghana.
  • Provided nationwide training and business development consulting for Bamboo and Rattan Development Program (Ministry Of Lands, Forestry and Mines Government of Ghana) and Bamboo and Rattan Network of Ghana.
  • Executed projects from conception to completion within Ghana and other West African countries through effective project and development management.
  • Initiated, executed, and delivered assignments and projects on time and budget.

Additional Information

Workshops Attended

  • 2000 To date - Attended and Participated in Various International Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
  • 2018 & 2021 - CEO Summit - Ghana
  • 2008 - International Workshop on NTFP’s - China
  • 2005 - Bamboo Technology workshop (BAMTECH) - UNIDO/ Ghana
  • 2004 - Speaker, World Bamboo Congress - India
  • 2003 - International workshop on Bamboo & Rattan Utilization for Developing Countries
  • 2002 - Swiss Import Promotion Programme - Ghana
  • 2002 - Stakeholders Workshop on Bamboo Development - Ghana
  • 2001 - Euro Market Research Center - Belgium
  • 1999 - Africa - Asia Summit - Malaysia

Research Experience & Publications

Potential of Bamboo & Rattan Processing Industry in Ghana

Small Scale Bamboo Industrial Products (Non-Artisanal) Commoditization & Product Supply Chain

Professional Training

  • MUN (Model United Nations)
  • Woodworking Sector Development Program - Ghana and United Kingdom
  • Center for Business & Industry - Belgium
  • Total Quality Management - SIPPO/ Ghana
  • Project Management - Accra/Ghana

Certification

  • Certificate of Achievement-Teaching English as a Foreign language (TEFL/TESOL)

Affiliations

Member- CEO Network - Ghana

Member- Ghana Real Estate Developers Association

Board of Directors - World Bamboo Organization

Affiliate INBAR

Board of Directors - GOONA (Ghana)

Languages

ENG
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Nationality

Ghanaian

Timeline

Managing Partner

365 Impact Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Executive Director

Sans Group Ltd
01.2017 - Current

General Manager

Mabani Holdings Ghana Ltd | Forewin Group of Companies
01.2011 - 01.2017

Group Corporate Affairs Director

Forewin Ghana Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011

General Manager

Ayum Forest Products Ltd, Ghana

Director

Tycoon Investments Co. Ltd, Ghana

Managing Director

Kumasi Logging & Lumber Co. Ltd, Ghana

Director Administration/Operation

Atlantic North America Inc., Ghana

Director Sales/Marketing

International Trade Connections, Ghana

Project Manager

International Trade Connections, Ghana

Gold Coast School of Real Estate, USA

University of Miami, USA

Florida International University, USA

Florida International University, USA

Miami Dade Community College, USA
AMIN SAMUEL ZACCA