Victoria Wright
Guaranty Trust Bank SL Ltd Corporate Affairs at March 2021
Business Administration at Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
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Guaranty Trust Bank SL Ltd Corporate Affairs at March 2021
I am a dedicated, focused and goal driven person with strong understanding in working with people from diverse background. Business development focus with great attributes for personal development with excellent interpersonal, communication and representational skills. Has business experience working for organizations with footprints across Africa. Over the years garnered strong understanding in working with people from diverse background and working with minimal supervision.
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March 2021
Guaranty Trust Bank SL Ltd Corporate Affairs
March 2021 - Present
Ensure the development, planning, review and execution of the bank external communication Strategy to position bank as a trusted development partner and to grow bank’s Products and Services.
Provides leadership on consistency and correct usage of messaging by all bank Employees.
Communication of decisions and follow up actions towards the Extended Management Team (Heads of Units and Country Directors) and relevant units in bank.
Ensure that the Managing Board and Country Directors receive legal advice on risks and opportunities concerning corporate legal issues including registration and tax issues in the country the Bank operates.
Ensure corporate compliance processes and externally demanded organizational assessments are carried out in a timely manner.
Solid management experience in external and internal communications
Knowledge of and reliable judgment on corporate compliance, internal control and audit processes.
Thorough understanding and experience in the sector of international development cooperation and international consultancy is desirable
Clear communicator including excellent writing skills
Fluent in English
A strong insightful and influential leader who can drive processes in a decentralized environment.
Ability to operate at different levels and to translate strategy into action.
Willing to provide hands-on support when needed.
Strong people skills as implementation will often be via non-hierarchical channels.
April 2018
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited Junior Brands Manager - Beer and Innovations
April 2018 - March 2021
Evaluate & prioritise innovation and renovation opportunities based on business needs, and ability to drive penetration and growth.
Actively manage innovation pipeline. Use ‘Sources of Growth’, taste landscape and consumer trends to spot opportunities
Identify strong Consumer Insights, developing these into value creating ideas and winning concepts with clear competitive advantages
Lead the innovation / renovation process from idea generation to successful implementation
Lead cross-functional projects through the funnel, ensuring effective decision making at each gate and securing cross-functional organisational alignment behind priorities and plans
Develop & quantify the business case
Set clear launch objectives and KPIs and measure performance against them, adjusting course where necessary
Work cross-functionally to ensure all activity plans integrate key levers of driving penetration and growth in the store/bar – thinking ‘store back’ and using shopper insight
Actively discuss cross-functionally, and challenge where relevant, activity across MWBs 7-9, ensuring they deliver against brand objectives and drive penetration and growth
Select and appoint agency partners effectively together with Procurement
Inspire agencies to create brand and business building communication and activities that deliver against objectives and resonate with consumers and effectively and proactively manage agencies (briefing, challenging, feedback, reward)
Assess ideas and executions based on their ability to work across selected touchpoints, resonate with target and deliver
September 2016
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited Sales Executive
September 2016 - April 2018
Identifying business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analysing sales options.
Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
Maintaining relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
Preparing Weekly Distribution Report by collecting, analysing, and summarizing cartoon
Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Preparing Journey list plan for outlet visit
June 2014
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited Personal Assistant (PA) to Head of Human Resources & HR Services Officer
June 2014 - July 2016
Read, monitor and respond to HR’s email
Answer calls and liaise with clients competently
Prepare documents, brief papers, reports and presentations
Organize meetings and other Key HR events
Take Minutes
Manage and review filing.
Source and Order stationery and Office Equipment.
Organize and maintain diaries and make appointments
Recruiting, Training and Developing staff
Approving job descriptions and advertisements
Looking after the health, safety and welfare of all employees
Organizing staff training sessions and activities
Monitoring staff performance and attendance
Monitoring department issues and client complaints to create methods to lessen recurring issues.
Auditing work and customer service to ensure the company's high standards, efficiency, and productivity goals are met.
Maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers, dealers, and Sales Representatives.
October 2012
St. Augustine’s Church, Hill Station Administrative Assistant
October 2012 - January 2014
Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office.
Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
Sign for and distribute packages.
Research, price, and purchase office furniture and supplies.
Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
Maintain and distribute weekly schedules.
Collect and maintain PC and furniture inventory.
Other duties as assigned.
September 2009
Airtel Sierra Leone Limited Assistant Human Resource Officer
September 2009 - September 2011
Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications.
Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, such as credit bureaus and finance companies.
Interview job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them.
Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection of employment.
Select applicants meeting specified job requirements and refer them to hiring personnel.
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