Samie Vonjoe Lahai is a dynamic professional hailing from Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a
diverse background in trade finance, education, and civic engagement. With over a year of
experience as a Trade Finance Executive at Euro Exim Bank, Samie demonstrated exceptional
proficiency in optimizing processes and driving efficiency, resulting in a remarkable 30%
improvement within six months. His expertise extends to risk management strategies, which led
to a notable 15% decrease in trade finance-related losses, ensuring sustained financial stability
for the organization.
In addition to his finance acumen, Samie has contributed to civic duties as a Material Intake
Officer at the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, where he implemented streamlined
processes, enhancing efficiency by 15%. He also served as a dedicated Teacher at Beckam
International Model Academy, fostering student engagement through innovative teaching
methodologies and technology integration.
Samie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Vignan University, India,
and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Applied Accounting at the
University of Sierra Leone. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through
certifications in digital marketing, internet governance, and leadership. Recognized as a Pan
African Youths Ambassador for Internet Governance and recipient of various awards, Samie is
poised to leverage his diverse skill set and passion for driving positive change to excel in his
future endeavors.