Michael Taabavi
Accra
Summary
Chartered Valuation and Estates Surveyor (MRICS; MGhIS) and Facility Management Professional (FMP) with over a decade of expertise in valuation and facilities management within the built environment. Proven ability to achieve objectives under tight deadlines, utilizing innovation, collaboration, and leadership skills. Committed to advancing the green revolution in infrastructure while providing strategic guidance to optimize business processes and enhance performance. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication, dedicated to helping organizations meet their goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Advisor - Infrastructure & Energy
UK-Department for Business & Trade
Accra
06.2022 - Current
- Advising on infrastructure and energy sector opportunities in Ghana for the UK government and UK private sector.
- Leading inward and outward trade missions for infrastructure and energy sector delegates.
- Enhancing bilateral trade relationships through active management of portfolios.
- Facilitating high-level stakeholder engagement through targeted meetings.
- Proposing investment solutions based on a thorough understanding of the UK and Ghanaian private sector needs.
- Organizing matchmaking sessions promoting UK-Ghana bilateral trade.
- Supporting Ghana and UK governments in completing priority pipeline infrastructure projects.
- Preparing briefs and speeches for UK ministers and other high-level delegations on UK interests in Ghana.
- Preparing bids for funding of trade promotion work in Ghana.
- Financial planning for deal origination activities.
Co-founder & Head of Valuation
Huis Africa Limited
Accra
11.2018 - Current
- Advising on valuation services for high-net-worth clients in Ghana.
- Directing valuation operations, providing expert oversight and approval for reports.
- Ensuring compliance with local and international valuation standards.
- Guiding valuation assistants in performing field inspections.
- Validated and verified valuation figures.
- Creating and updating templates for valuation reports.
Estates and Facilities Manager
Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
Accra
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Headed the estates team for British High Commission in Accra.
- Enhanced the Mission's compliance with strict UK health and safety regulations.
- Supervised special estate projects, office relocations and rehabilitation efforts.
- Served as Secretary to the Post Housing Committee overseeing housing assignments for UK-based staff in the Mission.
- Managed logistics for high-profile events, including the Royal Visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2018.
- Managed emergency situations such as fires, floods, power outages and other events impacting the facility.
- Prepared documents related to contracts, leases, permits and other legal matters concerning the Mission's estate portfolio.
- Coordinated the activities of subcontractors in relation to facility maintenance projects.
- Maintained records of all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
- Managed budgeting for preventive maintenance costs associated with operational needs.
Estates Assistant
TDC Development Company Limited
Accra
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Acted as primary contact for customer queries.
- Implemented and managed confidential workflows in data processing.
- Formalized communication with clients regarding title registration and associated documents.
- Updated residential records on sales and rentals to support valuation analysis.
- Conducted site inspections on properties for project and administrative reports.
- Directed the handling of in-transit goods for facilities management.
- Formerly Tema Development Corporation
- Conducted research on properties to determine their value.
- Resolved tenant complaints in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
- Analyzed market trends to help guide decisions regarding pricing, leasing terms.
Education
Project Management Qualification - Project Management
Association For Project Management
London, U.K.06-2024
Valuation & Estates Surveying - Surveying
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
London, U.K.10-2023
Management Essentials - Management
Harvard Business School Online
Boston, U.S.A07-2021
Sustainability Facility Professional - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association IFMA
Houston, U.S.A.04-2021
Facility Management Professional - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association IFMA
Houston, U.S.A.04-2020
Occupational Safety and Health - Occupational Health And Safety
Occupational Safety And Health Academy
Beaverton, U.S.A.05-2018
Valuation & Estates Surveying - Surveying
Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Accra, Ghana12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Land Economy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana05.2012
Skills
- Asset Valuation Expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Building Operations Management
- Tenancy Management
- Budget Planning Expertise
- UK Civil Service Contract Management
- Safeguarding Sensitive Information
- Real Estate Market Assessment
- Professional Briefs Writing
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Co-founder of private real estate firm: Huis Africa Limited
- Mental Health First Aider: England - Certificate of Attendance
- Recipient of the High Commissioner's Award for Excellence: Collaborating and Partnering Award
- Recipient of the High Commissioner's Award for Excellence: Corporate Contribution Award
- Recipient of the Rise-Star Award from the UK Department for Business & Trade
References
Edwitta Binitie
Deputy Head of Corporate Services
British High Commission, Accra
Phone: +233 244 311 112
Email: Edwitta.Binitie@fcdo.gov.uk
Jo Ann Sackey
Deputy Country Director
UK Department for Business and Trade, Ghana
Phone: +233 556 592 620
Email: JoAnn.Sackey@fcdo.gov.uk
Timeline
Trade Advisor - Infrastructure & Energy
UK-Department for Business & Trade
06.2022 - Current
Co-founder & Head of Valuation
Huis Africa Limited
11.2018 - Current
Estates and Facilities Manager
Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
11.2017 - 06.2022
Estates Assistant
TDC Development Company Limited
10.2012 - 10.2017
Project Management Qualification - Project Management
Association For Project Management
Valuation & Estates Surveying - Surveying
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Management Essentials - Management
Harvard Business School Online
Sustainability Facility Professional - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association IFMA
Facility Management Professional - Facility Management
International Facility Management Association IFMA
Occupational Safety and Health - Occupational Health And Safety
Occupational Safety And Health Academy
Valuation & Estates Surveying - Surveying
Ghana Institution of Surveyors
Bachelor of Science - Land Economy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
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