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BRIDGETTE OBIRI-YEBOAH

Chemical Engineer. Project Management.
ACCRA,Ghana (+233)

Summary

Diligent and goal-oriented Chemical Engineer with fifteen (15) years' work experience in the Licensing and Compliance regulatory affairs of the Downstream. Seeking to work in a dynamic and professionally challenging organization, leveraging project management skills, technical expertise and unique managements skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Head of Licensing Directorate

National Petroleum Authority
Accra
01.2018 - Current
  • Increased efficiency in the license application process by 60% by coordinating applications for over 600 petroleum service providers.
  • Supervise the issuance of licenses and permits to qualified applicants.
  • Supervise the maintenance of an updated register of all licensed petroleum service providers.
  • Assisted the Licensing Director in developing license frameworks and guidelines for service providers.
  • Review the performance of licensees, and make appropriate recommendations to the Governing Board.
  • Manage the Licensing team to ensure the timely delivery of tasks, assign job roles, and evaluate staff performance at the end of the year.
  • Member of the Committee for developing the regulatory framework for the use of Compressed Natural Gas for vehicular use.
  • Member of the Committee for the Development of a Regulatory Framework for the Use of Biofuels.
  • Assist the Director, Licensing, in the review of the requirement for the renewal of licenses.

Manager, Licensing Directorate

National Petroleum Authority
Accra
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Increased efficiency in the licence acquisition process by 25% processing an average of about 10 applications on monthly basis.
  • Outline recommendations necessary for the renewal of licenses.
  • Reduced licence approval time by 40% enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed licence applications in line with requirement and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.
  • Maintained an up-to-date register of all Petroleum Service Providers.
  • Conducted routine reconciliation of licence fees with the Accounts Directorate.
  • Monitor payment of all permit and license fees due the Authority by Petroleum Service Providers.

Licensing Officer

National Petroleum Authority
Accra
11.2010 - 01.2015
  • Reviewed and processed applications for Bulk Road Vehicles.
  • Updated the register on all licensed Petroleum Service Providers.
  • Prepared issue papers on the grant of licences to the Board.
  • Prepared information papers to the Board on licensing issues.
  • Issued licenses and permits to qualified Petroleum Service Providers.
  • Maintained database on licence fee payment, operating licences and construction permits.
  • Inspected the facilities and sites of applicants seeking the grant of construction and operating licences.

Trainee Engineer

Tema Oil Refinery
Accra
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on the monitoring of key refinery installations.
  • Maintained contemporary technical knowledge of engineering designs and concepts.
  • Performed rigorous quality control checks on deliverables before submission, reducing errors, and enhancing safety on site.
  • Aided in analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions based on provided parameters and needs.
  • Assisted engineers with inspections and testing of finished products.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.

National Service Personnel

National Service Personnel National Petroleum Authority
10.2009 - 08.2010

Assisted the Licensing Manager to issue licenses to qualified Petroleum Service Providers.

Responsible for the processing of all bulk road vehicle licenses/stickers.

Update the inspection scores of retail outlets.

Developed a register of all licensed Service Providers.





Assistant Sales Supervisor

Sonturk Group of Companies
05.2008 - 08.2008

Inspected the delivery notes for all goods.

Updated the sales software with quantities of goods received.

Prepared pro-forma invoices for customers.

Monthly reconciliation of goods sold.


Education

Master of Arts - Energy Law

University of Ghana
Accra
01.2023 - 01.2024

MBA - Project Management

Webster University
Missouri, USA.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Second Class Upper Division

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi
01.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Holy Child School
Cape Coast
01.2001 - 01.2004

Skills

Project Management

Innovative

Analysis

Microsoft Suite

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Training

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Construction & Operation of Filling Stations Association for Petroleum & Explosives Administrative (APEA)
  • ISO 29911 Zoe Talents Solutions
  • Fundamentals of Oil Trading CITAC Global


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Enhanced Efficiency Increased license application processing efficiency by 30% through streamlined procedures and staff training.
  • Improved Financial Accuracy Reduced license fee payment discrepancies by 20%, ensuring accurate financial records for all Petroleum Service Providers.
  • Team Management Success Successfully managed a team of 12, improving overall departmental performance by 25% annually.
  • Compliance Improvement Conducted review of the performance of 300+ Petroleum Service Providers, improving compliance rates for licensed Petroleum Service Providers.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Energy Law

University of Ghana
01.2023 - 01.2024

MBA - Project Management

Webster University
01.2021 - 01.2023

Head of Licensing Directorate

National Petroleum Authority
01.2018 - Current

Manager, Licensing Directorate

National Petroleum Authority
11.2015 - 10.2018

Licensing Officer

National Petroleum Authority
11.2010 - 01.2015

National Service Personnel

National Service Personnel National Petroleum Authority
10.2009 - 08.2010

Trainee Engineer

Tema Oil Refinery
01.2009 - 10.2010

Assistant Sales Supervisor

Sonturk Group of Companies
05.2008 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Second Class Upper Division

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
01.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Holy Child School
01.2001 - 01.2004
BRIDGETTE OBIRI-YEBOAHChemical Engineer. Project Management.