Manager Fire Department
Global Security Insurance Company Gambia Limited
73A Gloucester Street, Independence Drive Banjul T, Banjul City Council
11.1996 - 12.2000
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
- Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Maintained inventory control, reduced stock shortages.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve Key Performance indicators.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
- Outlined annual and quarterly priorities to guide departmental growth.
- Delivered KPI targets and improvements on consistent basis through excellent leadership.
- Helped to reduce staff turnover rates by driving improvements in team culture, transparency and cohesion.
- Supported team's transition to more flexible working environment for better employee satisfaction.
- Assessed knowledge and skills gaps, creating opportunities to fuel improvement.
- Resolved conflicts by acting as mediator and rule enforcer as appropriate.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
- Created and implemented best practice policies and processes to aid operational performance.
- Located, verified and distribution information through knowledge management practices.
- Allocated resources strategically to achieve high ROI and minimise financial cost.
- Introduced new opportunities for team building and communication, resulting in better team performance.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Created classification systems to manage archives.
- Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.
- Identified project blockers and acted as driver to overcome obstacles and achieve deadlines.
- Designed long-term business strategy to guide leadership decision-making.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.