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Hamidou TAMBOURA

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,Centre

Summary

Managing Director of family business generating over 25 millions US dollars. Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Tamboura Holding Group
03.2022 - Current
  • Successfully led family company with 25 millions USD revenue (2022) in Food Distribution and transportation business.
  • Multiply margin by 4 from 8USD/ton of rice to 32.25USD/ton by implementing strategic plan.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly..
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.

Business Development Director

Tamboura Holding Group
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Successfully launched 1 brand of rice called "Bélier" from India origin in 2021. Generated more than 10 millions dollars of revenue selling 17.000 tons of that brand in West Africa in 2022.
  • Successfully launched company own new brand of beverage called "Tropic" in cans imported from Vietnam. Tropic became second in not from concentrate juice segment in Burkina Faso Market(West Africa
  • Successfully Implemented protocol with credit facility of 240,000 USD with Burkina customs to simplify customs clearance procedures and have access to preferential tariff for imported goods.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities.
  • Provided market feedback to company leaders regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and product development ideas.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.

Head of Internal Auditing

CICODI
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Monitoring daily stock, sales, activities in general of 2 points of sales and 4 storage store of 11000 meter square.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
10.2018

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Negotiation
  • Partnership Development
  • Public Relations
  • Business Administration

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Managing Director

Tamboura Holding Group
03.2022 - Current

Business Development Director

Tamboura Holding Group
01.2020 - 05.2022

Head of Internal Auditing

CICODI
11.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Ottawa
Hamidou TAMBOURA