Samie Vonjoe Lahai

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Samie Vonjoe Lahai HS 31 Hill Station, Freetown -/--Sex: Male Citizenship: Sierra Leonean linkedin.com/in/samievonjoelahai/ Professional Summary With over a year of experience as a Trade Finance Executive at Euro Exim Bank, I've excelled in optimizing processes and boosting efficiency by 30% in just six months. Leveraging my expertise, I identified and addressed operational challenges, collaborating cross-functionally to implement tailored solutions. My track record demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a capacity to drive impactful change within the trade finance sector. WORK EXPERIENCE 02/2024 – Present--Trade Finance Executive Euro Exim Bank (EEB) • Negotiated favourable payment terms with international suppliers, resulting in a 15% reduction in financing costs and improving cash flow for the company. • Increased trade finance portfolio by 20% by implementing new client acquisition strategies, and enhancing revenue and market share. • Developed risk management strategies that led to a 15% decrease in trade finance-related losses, ensuring financial stability and profitability for the business. 02/2024 – Present--Teacher Beckam International Model Academy (BIMA) • • • Design and implement innovative lesson plans and curriculum materials tailored to diverse learning styles and educational needs. Integrate technology tools and resources into classroom instruction to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement. Develop and utilize various assessment methods to accurately measure student progress and inform instructional planning. June 2024-PwC US Audit Job Simulation on Forage • • • Completed a job simulation focused on control testing of a client's purchasing process for PwC's Audit team Compiled thorough walkthrough documentation including findings Outlined the purchase process in a flowchart and risk control matrix 06/2023 - 07/2023--Material Intake officer Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) • Tracking of Results Reconciliation Form (RRF) to ensure their serial numbers are accurate. • Implemented a new material intake process, reducing processing time by 20% and increasing efficiency by 15%. • Check the mathematical accuracy of the result recorded per party per polling station. 11/2021 - 12/2021--Enumerator Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL) • Collect population and housing data using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) • Identified and resolved data discrepancies in 300+ survey responses, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for insightful analysis and strategic planning. • Achieved a 95% response rate in data collection, ensuring high-quality and reliable information for decision-making and policy development. EDUCATION 07/2022 – Present (Second year) BBA in Marketing Vignan University • India I.D: 221DK01270 10/2020 – present (Final year) BSc. (Hons) in Applied Accounting Institute of Public Administration and Management I.D: 28068 2020 Diploma in Operation Management Alison • Ireland 5/2024 AI Career Essential Africa Leadership Xcelerator (ALX) • Kenya 2023 Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs Young Africa Leadership Initiative (YALI) 03/2024 Introduction to Internet Governance Virtual School on Internet Governance How to Become A Consultant La Plage Meta Vase LPMV Digital Skill (Level 2) La Plage Meta Vase International Volunteering (Level 2) La Plage Meta Verse AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Ambassador: 2023 Pan African Youths Ambassadors for Internet Governance PAYAIG Ambassador: 2023 LA Plage Meta Verse African Digital Training La Plage Meta Verse Ambassador: Africa Climate Change Awareness Goodwill Ambassador: New Generation Leadership African Youth Achiever Youths and Children Advocacy Panel (YACAP) SKILLS: Accounting and Finance, Administration, Microsoft Package, Advertising, Communication, Advanced, Google Drive, Leadership, Management, Graphic Design. Analysis, Client meetings, Compliance analysis Control documentation, Issue identification, Policy Interpretation, Process documentation, Testing Execution REFERENCES: Mr. Mohamed S. A. Konneh Mr. Momoh Vandi Kanneh Mr. Sam Turay Teacher Staff Principal Islamic Secondary School Statistic Sierra Leone Government Rokel Secondary School - - -