Stanley Abakan Mensah
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Mine Manager with extensive experience at AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi mine. Managed underground mechanized mine development, production and infrastructural projects ensuring safety of men and equipment. Focus on operational excellence that impact overal costs and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in conventional and mechanized mining techniques. and committed to continuous improvement, driving efficiency and achieving strategic objectives in challenging environments.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager
Augmes Ventures
- Build efficient sales teams to boost product distribution.
- Established several distribution links for sales improvement.
Mine Planning Manager
AngloGold Ashanti
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Actualized long range (LOM) mine plans into short range executable plans.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between mine project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Evaluated project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
Manager North Mine
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Managed a team of skilled professionals, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
- Reduced operational costs by improving resource allocation.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to mitigate potential hazards in the workplace.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve operational excellence in line with company objectives.
Mine Development Manager
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Managed underground development both owner and contractors, ensuring accountability to safety, health, and production targets.
- Balanced competing priorities and resource constraints to deliver optimal results within the context of project timelines and budgetary restrictions.
- Improved overall project efficiency by setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations for the development team.
Education
Exec MBA - Business Administration
Ghana Institute of Management Public Adminstration (GIMPA)
Achimota, GhanaPGDL (Leadership & Development) - Customized Leadership Prog For Anglogold Ashanti Managers
Ghana Institute of Management Public Administration (GIMPA)
GhanaPGD Mining Engineering - Mining Engineering
KNUST School of Mines
Tarkwa07.1994
BSc - Mining Engineering
KNUST School of Mines
Tarkwa07.1993
Skills
- Ability to apply Management Information Systems for effective and efficient management of man power and resources
- Strong Interpersonal skills that builds confidence in role holders
- Skills in negotiations to ensure a win-win situation for individual parties and the team as a whole
- Ability to resolve conflicts especially with contract mining
- Good sense of judgement and decision making
- Acquired problem solving skills and relevant tools that ensure problems are tackled from the root cause
- Has good understanding of teamwork and roles of various mine units for synergy and performance improvement
- Ensures workforce engagement programs that create a sense of ownership and total participation of all workforce towards a shared vision
Certification
- Mine Manager Certificate of competency
- Underground Manager certificate of competency
- Mine captain certificate of competency
Accomplishments
- Sansu decline project completed as part of the Obuasi mine expansion project.
- One mine Decline project that completes direct link of underground workings to surface.
- Ensured effective training of mine operations and techincal teams for future skills need.
Timeline
Mine Planning Manager
AngloGold Ashanti
03.2012 - 01.2016
Manager North Mine
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2010 - 09.2012
Mine Development Manager
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2008 - 10.2010
Business Manager
Augmes Ventures
Exec MBA - Business Administration
Ghana Institute of Management Public Adminstration (GIMPA)
PGDL (Leadership & Development) - Customized Leadership Prog For Anglogold Ashanti Managers
Ghana Institute of Management Public Administration (GIMPA)
PGD Mining Engineering - Mining Engineering
KNUST School of Mines
BSc - Mining Engineering
KNUST School of Mines