Alieu Badara W Sambou
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the Sickle Cell Foundation of The Gambia, excelling in strategic planning and community engagement. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced organizational effectiveness and fostered stakeholder partnerships, driving program success and operational efficiency. Adept at budgeting and financial management, with a strong focus on transformative leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Sickle Cell Foundation of The Gambia
01.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive mission alignment.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to support program development and community engagement efforts.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation for key projects.
- Implemented performance metrics to evaluate program success and operational efficiency across departments.
Director of Academics
Gaye Njorro Skills Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in curriculum development and implementation for diverse academic programs.
- Supported faculty in adopting new educational technologies and methodologies.
- Coordinated academic scheduling to optimize resource allocation and student access.
- Prepared instructional materials aligned with institutional standards and learning outcomes.
Founder
Heartbeat Entertainment Group (Kanasu Pro!)
01.2023 - Current
- Established strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Directed project development from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with market trends and audience needs.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality entertainment projects within established timelines and objectives.
Vice President
UMASCCO
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support business development and growth strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
President
Sickle Cell Association Banjul Chapter, The Gambia.
09.2015 - 01.2025
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and profitability.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support business objectives.
- Oversaw operational efficiency improvements, implementing best practices across departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in project management, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Education
No Degree - TVET Online Content Development And Delivery
NAQAA
Bakau, Gambia12-2022
Leading Change For Technology Enabled TVET
Commonwealth of Learning
UK05-2022
No Degree - Internal Quality Auditing For Tertiary Education
NAQAA
Bakau, Gambia09-2021
No Degree - Development of Quality Management System
NAQAA
Bakau 07-2021
No Degree - Enterprise Development And Business Management
NEDI
03-2013
HNC - Business And Marketing
International Business College
Fajara10-2005
DELF - French
Alliance Fronco Gambia
Kairaba Avenue07-2005
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Senior Secondary School
Banjul, Gambia10-2004
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Innovation and creativity
- Program leadership
- Leadership development
- Business management
- Compliance and regulations
- Stakeholder relations
- Financial management
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Business development
- Operational planning
- Partnership development
- Crisis management
- Human resources management
- Client services
- Team bonding
- Report compilation
- Media relations
- Program monitoring
- Negotiation
- Corporate social responsibility
- Quality control
- Social media
- Outreach programs
- Performance feedback
- Coaching and counseling
- Talent management and staffing
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Communications strategy
- Relationship and team building
- Employee motivation and performance
- Leadership and people development
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Transformative leadership
Certification
Development of Quality Management Systems and Standard Operating Procedures for Tertiary Institutions
Timeline
Executive Director
Sickle Cell Foundation of The Gambia
01.2025 - Current
Director of Academics
Gaye Njorro Skills Academy
01.2023 - Current
Founder
Heartbeat Entertainment Group (Kanasu Pro!)
01.2023 - Current
Vice President
UMASCCO
06.2021 - Current
President
Sickle Cell Association Banjul Chapter, The Gambia.
09.2015 - 01.2025
No Degree - TVET Online Content Development And Delivery
NAQAA
Leading Change For Technology Enabled TVET
Commonwealth of Learning
No Degree - Internal Quality Auditing For Tertiary Education
NAQAA
No Degree - Development of Quality Management System
NAQAA
No Degree - Enterprise Development And Business Management
NEDI
HNC - Business And Marketing
International Business College
DELF - French
Alliance Fronco Gambia
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Senior Secondary School
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