Thomas Sambou
Silver Spring
Summary
Organized Inventory Supervisor with over 4 years' experience providing top-notch inventory management services. Proficient in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize cost-effectiveness. Excellent communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Accomplished Inventory Supervisor experienced working with many clients over 4-year career by meeting inventory management and logistics needs. Dedicated to providing timely and excellent customer service. Demonstrated accuracy in order fulfillment and shipment procedures. Resourceful Warehouse Manager with 6 years of experience directing appliances and furniture warehouse operations. Talented in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs. Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stock Replenishment/Inventory Supervisor
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Supervised the four-person Inventory and Record Keeping Team including work planning organizing employee schedules and approving leave and overtime work
- Managed Embassy property to make sure items were properly accounted for and inventoried; tracked the movement of items from receiving to distribution to the end customer; and developed inventory reports for management
- Maintained an excellent customer service approach through strong coordination between the Embassy warehouse, procurement section, and external suppliers
- Developed work plan and strategies to meet project deadline for the annual inventory
- Co-managed and maintained the smooth operation of the warehouse expendable supplies including logistics setup and warehouse organization
- Effectively used the ARIBA/ILMS System to place procurement orders, monitored and tracked their movement through the procurement system from initial purchase to delivery
- Periodically reviewed the logistics and supply chain to strengthen the weak links that occasionally disputed the receiving and delivery of products and services
- Developed work plans and developed strategies to meet projects goals and deadline
- Oversaw the inventory of the warehouse items, maintained, edited and kept financial records
- Engaged in effective communication across sections of the Embassy as well as the external partners on matters regarding the warehouse functions and its operational schedule
- Maintained an excellent customer service approach through the establishment of an effective communication between the procurement team, the Facility Maintenance team, and the financial Management Office
- Monitored the warehouse inventory to keep the desired stock and maintained a healthy between demands and supplies
- Managed and organized the warehouse workspace for the receiving and storage of products and supplies, and reviewed customer requests for approval
- Performed stock inventory and noted items in need of replenishment
- Met with local vendors for business planning and improving communication
- Became certified as a US Government Contracting Officer in October 2021.
Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Administrative Assistant
U.S Embassy Dakar
11.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw the administrative functions of the office including making logistics arrangements for office trainings and conferences in line with federal regulations
- Developed and managed the administrative budget for OFDA in coordination with the Financial Management section
- Used the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) to plan local procurements, process awards, and perform closeout procedures
- Maintained office files for keeping records including sensitive information
- Served on the training committee to enhance staff development.
Consular Section Assistant
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Received visa applicants, performed document intake and data entry using U.S
- Consular computer applications
- Engaged in phone and emails correspondence with visa petitioners to respond to their inquiries
- Scheduled visa interviews and updated applicants’ information in the system
- Performed visa screening and pre-visa interviews to collect required applicant’s documents
- Organized, maintained and managed the record filling system for visa applications
- Processed both Non-Immigration Visa (NIV) and Immigration visas (IV) and print visa when they are issued
- Maintained and managed sensitive information according to consular guidelines
- Procured office supplies for the Consular section
- Taught weekly courses on what to expect for people immigrating to the U.S
- Translated documents between French and English and interpreted for interviews
- Trained newly hired employees and worked and communicated effectively with Embassy colleagues and the diverse clientele of the consulate on sensitive matters
- Worked in coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in processing refugees’ immigration applications.
Maintenance Manager
The American School of Kinshasa (TASOK)
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Directly supervised 32 employees, provided training on health and safety practices
- Served as project manager for special events such as the annual gala and graduation
- Responsible for large school renovation projects including reparations of the roof
- Placed procurement orders and performed inventories of maintenance material
- Wrote correspondence and reports for the school superintendent
- Provided presentations to employees on work ethic and performance appraisal system.
Coordinator, General Services Office (GSO)
U.S. Embassy Bujumbura
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Coordinated housing make-readies for incoming personnel and managed welcome kit inventories
- Supervised the large warehouse team and temporary Embassy employees
- Acted as the security escort for GSO functions in classified areas of the Embassy
- Prepared correspondence and reports for GSO section; managed files and records
- Coordinated the setup for special projects such as the Fourth of July and the Marine Corps Ball
- Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative for GSO
- Performed market searches and negotiated contracts with local vendors
- Placed procurement orders and performed inventories of warehouse items.
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - Management and Logistics
Australian Institutes of Business (AIB)
Adelaide, Australia10.2020
Bachelor's Degree in Public and Community Health -
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2011
Skills
- Management
- Supervisory
- Administrative
- Customer service
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Google suite
Accomplishments
Franklin Award
Extra Mile Award
Certification
- Management Certificate, Fall 2017
- Contracting Officer certificate, 10/18/2021
- PA229 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) certificate, 10/06/2021
- PA297 – Purchase Card Holder & Approving Official Training, 09/22/2021
- GFS33 – ICASS Basics for Overseas Posts, 10/26/2021
- PT230 – Fundamentals of Supervision, 10/25/2021
- PA454 – Annual Ethics Training, 10/21/2021
- GLAAS Training certificate, 03/17/2016
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stock Replenishment/Inventory Supervisor
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
11.2019 - 07.2023
Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Administrative Assistant
U.S Embassy Dakar
11.2015 - 07.2019
Consular Section Assistant
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
10.2014 - 09.2015
Maintenance Manager
The American School of Kinshasa (TASOK)
02.2014 - 10.2014
Coordinator, General Services Office (GSO)
U.S. Embassy Bujumbura
11.2011 - 06.2013
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - Management and Logistics
Australian Institutes of Business (AIB)
Bachelor's Degree in Public and Community Health -
University of Maryland
- Management Certificate, Fall 2017
- Contracting Officer certificate, 10/18/2021
- PA229 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) certificate, 10/06/2021
- PA297 – Purchase Card Holder & Approving Official Training, 09/22/2021
- GFS33 – ICASS Basics for Overseas Posts, 10/26/2021
- PT230 – Fundamentals of Supervision, 10/25/2021
- PA454 – Annual Ethics Training, 10/21/2021
- GLAAS Training certificate, 03/17/2016
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