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BINETA TOURE

Executive Marketing & Communications Manager
Dakar, PEYTAVAIN, Po. Box 14231

Summary

17 years of experience implementing communication strategies in NGO’s, State Administration and the Private Sector. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Communications professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Executive Officer

Customs IT Directorate
Dakar
01.2014 - Current
  • Editorial work : Communications Strategy f the Customs Administration; GAINDE presentation; other applications’ outlets; New IT vision of the Customs; First
  • Customs IT Forum report; Paperless DAY report
  • ISO 9001-2015 standards advocacy and facilitation partner ; participated in the process of the ISO 9001-2015 Certification by Veritas;
  • Clients/partners : Project managers; Technical Directors; Director general;, & Budget; Ministry of Telecommunication; Private sector; banks; Customs’ staff; Ministry of Foreign affairs; Forwarder’s Unions; students & pupils; Customs in West Africa; ADIE; traditional & online Media;
  • Events organized : 2022 TEAMBUILDING activity in Saly with the IT Directorate;
  • IT Forum (international); Customs process automation days (4 Editions); World
  • Customs Organization (WCO) IT Forum and Exhibition in Dakar, facilitated a workshop on IT solutions for Inspection in English; Bilateral meetings; Technical
  • IT Workshops sponsors by the World Bank and GIZ; 6 Editions of the
  • International Customs Day; crisis meetings with the Unions; on-going training workshops for GAINDE users; African Internet Summit 2018’s Edition (AFRINIC/
  • AFNOG); PNR meeting with SITA; Exhibition booth animation for professionals; students; administration representatives;
  • Digital achievements : first Customs Intranet with a weekly newsletter; first 2.0 customs website (+5k users/month); first e-archiving project; Implementation of online registration forms and surveys for official meetings; E-mailing groups targeting partners and stack holders; Publication of official announcements on the websites; screen animations; Many campaigns across the country targeting customs and population and professional
  • Media & PR : Press releases; official speeches; interview preparation; editorial work; media coverage;

Communications Consultant Founder

Self Employed
Dakar
01.2008 - 01.2014

CLIENTS : UNDP; Grands Moulins de Dakar; private companies; ACAPES;, GB; Plan International.

  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Regional Web Content Editor

Plan International WARO Office
Dakar
06.2006 - 01.2008
  • Facilitated training for, Sharepoint with colleagues in the region; - 1st advocacy campaign online with a participative process targeting communities and children; - Advocacy lead for the Day of the African Child; - First publications of French & English articles on the West African Web page;
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Communications Manager

Aquadev NGO
Dakar
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Achievements : 1st Microfinance e-portal ; official launch of the microfinance programme.
  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.

Education

Executive Master - Business Administration

ISM (Institut Supérieur de Management)

Diploma And Professional Certificate - Business & Communication

ALISON Online Learning Platform
06.2019 - 10.2019

PRINCE2 Practionner - APMG International 04023665-01-X1LG; - Project Management

OO2 Formation
Dakar
07.2016 - 06.2022

English in Dakar
Dakar

Master - Web Content & Project Management

Paul Verlaine University

Bachelor - Information & Communications sciences

University Diploma - Cultural Mediation & Communication Sciences, Littérature and social sciences

Cours Sainte Marie de Hann

High School Diploma -

Baccalaureate in Litterature
Dakar
06.2000 - 06.2000

Skills

Web project management;CMS : Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress;Web design;Social networks management;Photography;Photoshop;Illustrator;Montage;Graphic design;Presentations;MS Office;

Marketing Research;

Editing;Media writing

Web Content

Editorial content production

Critical content escalation

Website management

Strategic content planning

Accomplishments

  • Antoine DELVAUX, Former web development manager at AQUADEV, andcolleague - antoine@delvaux.net;
  • Gregory THYS , Former manager - Former Aquadev Business Development
  • Officer : gregory.thys@azimut-if.com;
  • PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S EXPERIENCE
  • Adama COULIBA LY , I RC-FormercolleagueinPlan ,
  • Adama.Coulibaly2016@outlook.com;
  • Don McPhee, Head of Plan Academy - Former Manager in Plan,don.mcphee@plan-international.org;
  • CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION
  • ABDOULAYE FALL, Assistant Customs operations senior officer- Mentor and
  • Colleague - abdoufall@douanes.sn ;
  • Natasa Grcevska , Support Liaison Agent at

Additional Information

  • Other: Driving licence Available for travel.

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Internet Society

Software

Microsoft Office

Mac Pages/Numbers/Keynotes

CMS : Wordpress

Adobe Creative Suite

Interests

Social work

Cooking

History

Timeline

Diploma And Professional Certificate - Business & Communication

ALISON Online Learning Platform
06.2019 - 10.2019

PRINCE2 Practionner - APMG International 04023665-01-X1LG; - Project Management

OO2 Formation
07.2016 - 06.2022

Executive Officer

Customs IT Directorate
01.2014 - Current

Communications Consultant Founder

Self Employed
01.2008 - 01.2014

Regional Web Content Editor

Plan International WARO Office
06.2006 - 01.2008

Communications Manager

Aquadev NGO
01.2005 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Baccalaureate in Litterature
06.2000 - 06.2000

Executive Master - Business Administration

ISM (Institut Supérieur de Management)

English in Dakar

Master - Web Content & Project Management

Paul Verlaine University

Bachelor - Information & Communications sciences

University Diploma - Cultural Mediation & Communication Sciences, Littérature and social sciences

Cours Sainte Marie de Hann
BINETA TOUREExecutive Marketing & Communications Manager