Diana Lopes
Accra
Summary
Multi-talented Regional Manager with experience managing business needs, including preparing strategic plans, setting up promotions and overseeing human resources. Proactive leader with skill implementing successful changes and procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGIONAL MANAGER
VAMED ENGINEERING GmbH
Accra
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the operations and managing a team of 50+ employees
- Responsible to identify new business opportunities through market research
- Responsible for setting and achieving operational goals
- Ensure that the overall operations are running smoothly
- Developed annual budgets for department and projects within the region. Developing strategies to reduce operational costs
- Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
PROJECT MANAGER
VAMED ENGINEERING GmbH
Accra
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Lead teams to set clear vision, results and performance
- Managed and resolved conflicts within team and external parties
- Developed and managed project schedules to ensure timely and satisfactory completion
- Coordinated teams and allocated resources to guarantee successful project execution and availability
- Oversaw trade interactions across functional planning, design, procurement, medical equipment, and construction, throughout project implementation and execution
- Conducted project analysis to enhance efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Prepared and maintained project budgets and forecasts
- Generated regular reports and organized bi-monthly meetings with site management
- Ensured all projects meet necessary standards and addressed quality control issues
- Provided recommendations for improving project performance and efficiency in future projects
- Attended team meetings to discuss production status and ongoing problems
- Maintained and nurtured relationships with Clients and Stakeholders
- Engaged ongoing professional development and on-the-job training.
PROCUREMENT PURCHASING AND LOGISTIC MANAGER
MSF Engenharia SA
Accra
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed and coordinated the Purchasing Department, encompassing negotiation, procurement, and product management, with a focus on material planning and reception
- Promoted the management and compliance of established processes to achieve goals and control deviations
- Evaluated supplier and subcontractor selection, performance, delivery times, and costs for quality improvement
- Fostered interdepartmental collaboration among Operations, Logistics, Financial, and suppliers.
PROCUREMENT PURCHASING AND LOGISTIC MANAGER
TEDC, TRASACCO ESTATES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Accra
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Led procurement management for all company projects, including international procurement and logistics
- Contract management and negotiations.
PROCUREMENT AND TENDERS MANAGER
FGH FERREIRA BUILD POWER GHANA LIMITED (GRUPO FGH FERREIR BUILD POWER)
Accra
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Contract management and negotiations
- Surveyed supply requirements for each project
- Monitored and supervised company projects, reporting directly to the Administration on a monthly basis.
SITE MANAGER AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR
FERREIRA CONSTRUÇÕES S.A. (GRUPO FGH FERREIR BUILD POWER)
Porto
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Led construction management and coordinated subcontractors, contract management and negotiations
- Developed budgets for various public and private projects
SITE MANAGER AND QUALITY MANAGER
MARTIFER, SGPS – MARTIFER CONSTRUCTII - ROMANIA
Bucareste, Calarasi
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Managed construction and quality assurance
- Coordinated subcontractors and handled contract management and negotiations.
Education
Graduation in Civil Engineering - Urban Planning And Environment - Equal To Msc in Civil Engineering-acc 2006 EU Rule
Fac. De Engenharia, Universidade Do Porto (FEUP)
Porto, Portugal12.2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Budget Management
- Team Building & Motivation
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- International relations
- Contract Management
Main Projects
- CONSTRUCTION OF UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AT KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL, 101 Beds, 04/2021, 12/2023, Accra, Ghana, MoH – Ministry of Health of Ghana, 38.000.000 €
- CONSTRUCTION OF 5 DISTRICT/GENERAL HOSPITALS AND 1 POLYCLINIC, 12/2018, 03/2021, Accra, Ghana, MoH – Ministry of Health of Ghana, 80.000.000 €
- KPONE DEVANNING TERMINAL, 01/2017, 11/2018, Accra, Ghana, GPHA – Ghana Port Harbor Authority, 82.000.000 $
- THE EXCHANGE, 10/2016, 07/2018, Accra, Ghana, Mabani Group, 95.000.000 $
- ADINKRA, 01/2014, 10/2016, Accra, Ghana, Trasacco Group, 21.000.000 €
- AURORA APARTMENTS, 01/2014, 07/2016, Accra, Ghana, Trasacco Group, 21.000.000 €
- VILLAGGIO VISTA, 01/2014, 10/2015, Accra, Ghana, Trasacco Group, 41.000.000 €
- CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND REFURBISHEMENT OF WAREHOUSES OF WFP AT KOTOKA NATIONAL AIRPORT, 05/2013, 12/2015, Accra, Ghana, UNHRD - WFP, 2.000.000 €
- VALE PISÃO NATURE RESORT, 09/2009, 11/2010, Santo Tirso, Portugal, Nortegolfe, 20.000.000 €
- CONSTRUCTION OF VEGETABLE EXTRACTION PLANT FACTORY FOR THE BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AND RAILWAY, LEHLIU O’GARA, ROMANIA, 12/2008, 06/2009, Bucareste, Lehliu O’Gara, Romania, PRIO, 96.000.000€
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Portuguese OE Member (Engineer Association), effective senior member nº 060712
‘’Lean Management and Six Sigma Belt–Trained Professional ‘’ (2016)
‘’White Six Sigma Belt’’ (2015)
‘’Primavera software’’ (2012)
“CAP”, Pedagogical Training Certificate CCP n.º F585206/2012 (2012)
‘’Quality management and Intern Auditor–ISO 9001-2008 & ISO 19011’’ (2011)
‘’German Course” (2011)
‘’Work Safety–Equipment’s” (2011)
“Real Estate and Property Assessment Course” (2011)
‘’CCS–candy training’’ 2010
“Ethics and Professional Deontology”(2008)
“Quality and Environment Management System” (2005)
“Cambridge English First Certificate ” (1995)
Affiliations
- FEUP Alumni Ambassador in Ghana since 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGIONAL MANAGER
VAMED ENGINEERING GmbH
11.2023 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
VAMED ENGINEERING GmbH
12.2018 - 12.2023
PROCUREMENT PURCHASING AND LOGISTIC MANAGER
MSF Engenharia SA
10.2016 - 11.2018
PROCUREMENT PURCHASING AND LOGISTIC MANAGER
TEDC, TRASACCO ESTATES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
01.2014 - 10.2016
PROCUREMENT AND TENDERS MANAGER
FGH FERREIRA BUILD POWER GHANA LIMITED (GRUPO FGH FERREIR BUILD POWER)
10.2011 - 12.2013
SITE MANAGER AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR
FERREIRA CONSTRUÇÕES S.A. (GRUPO FGH FERREIR BUILD POWER)
09.2009 - 03.2011
SITE MANAGER AND QUALITY MANAGER
MARTIFER, SGPS – MARTIFER CONSTRUCTII - ROMANIA
12.2008 - 07.2009
Graduation in Civil Engineering - Urban Planning And Environment - Equal To Msc in Civil Engineering-acc 2006 EU Rule
Fac. De Engenharia, Universidade Do Porto (FEUP)
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