SYLVIA SAMPONG EKREMET
Accra
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in Renewable energy financing and project implementation, Telecommunication, Financial Technology (Fintech) and Power utility sectors industries and proven leadership abilities. Ability to manage resources and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager, West Africa
Ecoligo GmbH (Ghana Entity)
04.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage sales activities (design and innovative financial modelling, presentations) and maintained existing Technical Partners whilst bringing on board new partners to increase pipeline of projects across Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast (West Africa).
- Analyzed data on over 100MWp of projects from company's CRM and market trends and led in presentation of annual regional (West Africa) sales strategy to aid senior management in implementing and executing annual sales targets.
- Managed relationships with potential
customers providing Energy-as-a-Service offers, negotiating and closing contracts through company process, and providing excellent Project Management services. - Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities in Ghana and Nigeria.
Business Development Manager
Daystar Power Group
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Led sales team to develop customized solutions for clients based on deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Supervised and developed deliverables in sales and business development department regarding proposal preparation, Technical site surveys and reports, contract negotiation, presentations to successfully close Solar as service projects for over 10MW.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Developed and managed sales pipeline by prospecting, strategizing, prioritizing and facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Associate Sustainability Consultant
Eco-Innovation Cumbria
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Enhanced company sustainability by conducting comprehensive environmental assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
- Assessed and proposed alternative/modified and more sustainable process flow for brewing process through presentation to stakeholders.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
Head of Business Fulfillment
Nsano Limited Ghana
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed all projects, product design to enhance user experience of products designed.
- Effectively ensured administration and training of ticket platform used by support and monitoring unit.
- Managed update releases and change request of products and pricing of new products through effective team and stakeholder management.
- Led documentation and implementation of processes for Information Security Management System (ISO 27001:2013) certification
- Ensured successful completion of mobile banking solution for three leading banks in Ghana
- Designed and successfully completed mobile money solution for Bosch Ghana, Power Division.
Technical Operations Manager
Nsano Limited Ghana
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted Head of Engineering in developing, implementing and reviewing of all standard operating procedures and work practices in technical unit, to ensure Engineers follow correct procedures, policies and requirements across project phases.
- Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions and documentation of manuals of finished product.
- Prepared reports for management by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
Value Added Service Engineer
Glo Mobile Ghana Limited
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with stakeholders (System Vendors, Management, other technical teams) to resolve technical issues that arose with average turn-around time of 24 hours maximum
- Saved 10% on subscriber inactivity by working closely with customer service to ensure that all daily subscriber issues are resolved in Glo Mobile Ghana
- Conducted subscriber inactivity studies which led to development of “Do you know” campaign to increase subscriber base by 20%
- Ensured efficient administration of VAS (Value Added Services) Systems such as (Linux Servers) including SMSC, USSD, OMG, Blackberry, PDA and Data Platforms and offered Backend Support for Customer Care on subscriber issues relating to VAS.
Intelligent Network Engineer
Glo Mobile Ghana Limited
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed Instant Convergent Charging platform to ensure standard charging configuration for post-paid and prepaid subscribers.
- Provided technical inputs in planning and design of products.
- Ensure quality assurance of product through User Acceptance Tests (UATs) for new products, health checks and maintenance including backups.
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Electricity Company of Ghana
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned projects for the design and construction of High and Low Voltage overhead line design and construction
- Evaluated construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches or specifications
- Prepared contract agreement, award letters and electrification project proposals that include cost estimates and discuss proposals with interested parties such as vendors, contractors and project review boards.
Education
Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance -
Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre For Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance
Germany03.2024
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Central Lancashire
United Kingdom10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in technology tools such as MS Office suite, Asana, Helioscope, PVSyst
- Global Experience: Lived and worked in United Kingdom for 13 months, Worked in Nigeria occasionally, Worked with diverse nationalities (ie 11 nationalities)
- Proficient in oral and written English
- Excellent project planning, product design and development and project management
- Great team player, an independent thinker with effective leadership skill
- Goals and performance
- Sales Presentations
- Sales strategy development
- Lead Generation
- Business development and planning
- Continuous improvements
- Pipeline Management
Professional Awards Achievements
- Solar quarter individual awards: Emerging Business Leader of the year -2023.
- Professional Engineer registered with the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GHIE) -2022.
- Member of the Strategy Committee for the Women in Engineering (WinE) Chapter of GHIE, 2022.
- IFC Energy to Equal program 1st cohort for Women in Renewable Energy Africa Mentee - 2022.
- Judge and assessor for covid-19 short essay writing competition organized by studenthubGh - May 2020.
- Panelist for International Women's Day organized by the Canadian High Commission in Ghana - March 2020.
- Commonwealth Scholar – Master of Science in Renewable energy engineering, United Kingdom - 2018-2019
- Keynote speaker and facilitator at the Mini-MBA event in Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and Sixth Form College in Blackburn - United Kingdom -2019
Professional Profile Summary
Having garnered 10years of expertise from the renewable energy financing and implementation, telecommunication, Fintech and power utility sectors and having worked with diverse nationalities, makes me a good fit to effectively implement and disseminate new and unparalleled ideas for the success of the role. Built partnerships and supported enterprises, institutions via access to reliable, clean energy sources in Ghana and Nigeria and through successful implementation and demonstration of successful innovative Renewable Energy solutions across West Africa. Collaborated extensively with a diverse range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, fostering strong partnerships with project developers, technical partners, national utilities, lenders, and investors for the successful closure and implementation of projects in Ghana and Nigeria.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Sales Manager, West Africa
Ecoligo GmbH (Ghana Entity)
04.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
Daystar Power Group
01.2020 - 02.2022
Associate Sustainability Consultant
Eco-Innovation Cumbria
06.2019 - 09.2019
Head of Business Fulfillment
Nsano Limited Ghana
08.2017 - 08.2018
Technical Operations Manager
Nsano Limited Ghana
05.2017 - 08.2017
Value Added Service Engineer
Glo Mobile Ghana Limited
12.2015 - 05.2017
Intelligent Network Engineer
Glo Mobile Ghana Limited
05.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Electricity Company of Ghana
09.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance -
Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre For Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Central Lancashire
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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