Neil Lalande Rene
Victoria,SEZ
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ag. Director - Business Development
Seychelles Ports Authority
07.2023 - Current
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Managed cross-functional teams for streamlined project execution and optimal results.
Business Development Manager
Seychelles Ports Authority
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
- Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving customer retention rates by proactively addressing concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Public Relations and Communications Manager
Seychelles Ports Authority
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted to the position of Public Relations and Communications Manager, mandated to develop relationships with local and international media houses and upkeep SPA’s position as a key socio-economic pillar to the Republic of Seychelles
- Additionally, develop new initiatives such as the new SPA website, development of all of SPA’s social media platforms.
- Responsible for all photography and videography that is related to port related activities and maintaining the SPA photo bank
- Other tasks under this portfolio involves the production of reports, organization of events.
- Served as Secretary to the SPA Board of Directors.
Personal Assistant to CEO
Seychelles Ports Authority
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible to ensure that the CEO is fully supported in all aspect of his/her work including confidential matters
- Provided administrative support towards the Port Victoria Rehabilitation and Extension Project (PVREP).
Ag. Director - Investment Advisory Unit/Investment Analyst/Senior Investment Analyst
Seychelles Investment Board
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Duties consist of overseeing the unit and the smooth day-to-day operations of the unit and to report directly to the CEO
- In the absence of the CEO, the Ag. Director represents the CEO at Board meetings for example the Planning Authority Board, SIB Board of Directors as rapporteur, high-level meetings for example the Fisheries and Ports Development Committee chaired by the Vice President and other seminars, workshops
- Promotion to Senior Investment Analyst assigned additional duties of overseeing the unit in the absence of Director as well as attending various high-level meetings and representing the CEO and the Republic of Seychelles both locally and internationally.
Assistant Investment Analyst
Seychelles Investment Board
11.2012 - 03.2013
- The role of an investment analyst is to be focal person between government and the private sector
- Other duties include providing the most recent information on sector related policies
- An investment analyst also has the role to facilitate the investment process by taking on board projects, which require consultation, and scoping with government agencies
- Overall, the investment analyst eases the approval process for implementation.
Intern
Airtel Seychelles
- s part of the curriculum to succeed in attaining the Bachelor of Business Management, an internship program with the aim of preparing a project (dissertation) is a prerequisite
- successfully completed a 3-month internship program and focused on the topic “Effectiveness of Sales Promotion Activities of Airtel Seychelles”
- Acquiring the technical skills at Airtel Seychelles, I managed to guide colleagues at university with the fine-tuning and completion of their projects.
Shipping Officer
Societe Seychelloise de Navigation
- Tasked with ensuring the smooth processing of container vessels belonging to CMA CGM and Delmas
- Acquired bookkeeping skills, attended port meetings, boarded vessels that called to Port Victoria which often required working odd hours.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship
University OF SEYCHELLES
Scotland & Seychelles11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Human Resource Management
Andhra University
India04.2012
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED LEVEL STUDIES
01.2008
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Skills
- Microsoft
- Analytical Skills
- Marketing and Promotion Programs
- Flexible Schedule
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operations Support
- Creative and Resourceful
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Administrative Support
- Computer Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Project Management
- Brand Development
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Creol
Native or Bilingual
additional responsibilities
Served as Chairman/Member of Evaluation Committees on Procurement of Goods and Services on behalf of the Seychelles Ports Authority.
personal information
- Dependents: 2 (son- aged six, daughter aged 18 months)
- Date of Birth: 06/09/90
- Nationality: Seychellois
- Marital Status: Married
missions and trainings
- SUSTAINABLE CRUISE TERMINAL MANAGEMENT, ROME, ITALY - NOVEMBER 2023
- ARAB ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MARITIME TRANSPORT – WORKSHOP ENTITLED ‘LOGISTICS CENTER AS PRACTICAL TOOL FOR BOOSTING AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE’ – 10TH TO 17TH MARCH 2019 – ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
- SADC/COMESA/AFRICA UNION MEETINGS ON INVESTMENT/TRADE FACILITATION.
- EU-AFRICA BUSINESS/INVESTMENT FORUM.
- SIB/ INVEST HK DIALOGUE
- 08TH FOCUS MEETING ON THE SADC INVESMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK – 26-28 JULY 2016, JOHANESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.
- INVESTMENT AND TRADE FACILITATION COURSE – 5TH – 9TH OCTOBER 2015, SINGAPORE.
- MEETING ON INVESTMENT – 01ST – 03RD MARCH 2015, TANZANIA
- TAX AND INVESTMENT SEMINAR – 19-21 JANUARY 2015, GABORONE, BOTSWANA.
- FAIR TRADING FORUM IN GENEVA AT THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION - JULY 2014.
- ECONOMIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE - 21ST OCTOBER TO 01ST NOVEMBER 2013, SINGAPORE.
references
- Professor K. Viswanath, Andhra University
- Mr. Rupert H Simeon, CEO, Seychelles Investment Board
- Mr. Lenny Gabriel, Deputy CEO, Seychelles Investment Board
- Professor Michael Hall, MBA Department, University of Seychelles
- Colonel Andre Ciseau, CEO, Seychelles Ports Authority and/or Secretary General of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa
- Dr. Egbert Moustache, DCEO, Seychelles Ports Authority
Timeline
Ag. Director - Business Development
Seychelles Ports Authority
07.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Seychelles Ports Authority
03.2021 - 07.2023
Public Relations and Communications Manager
Seychelles Ports Authority
06.2019 - 03.2021
Personal Assistant to CEO
Seychelles Ports Authority
02.2018 - 06.2019
Ag. Director - Investment Advisory Unit/Investment Analyst/Senior Investment Analyst
Seychelles Investment Board
03.2013 - 01.2018
Assistant Investment Analyst
Seychelles Investment Board
11.2012 - 03.2013
Intern
Airtel Seychelles
Shipping Officer
Societe Seychelloise de Navigation
MBA - Entrepreneurship
University OF SEYCHELLES
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Human Resource Management
Andhra University
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED LEVEL STUDIES
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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