Gabriel Albino
Luanda
Summary
Dynamic Learning and Development Specialist with a proven track record at Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, excelling in talent acquisition and program development. Adept at automating processes and enhancing employee engagement, I leverage strong communication skills to drive impactful training initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning and Development Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Interacted with departments to identify needs for learning and development.
- Prepared yearly learning and development plan reports and submitted them to government authorities to ensure compliance with local laws, such as Decree 17/09.
- Met with employee development coordinators of each department on a monthly basis to support learning and development execution.
- Designed and delivered learning events to instruct and educate employees on how to attend and record training in the digital tools available.
- Automated business processes to ensure fluidity in the learning and development events.
- Prepared quarterly reports to update management on training and development execution.
- Engaged with the Finance department to track costs related to training and development.
- Continuously updated the training and development plans and prepared the addenda reports to ensure alignment with the information in the possession of government authorities.
Staffing Coordinator and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Interacted with departments to identify hiring needs internally and externally.
- Translated hiring information from English to Portuguese and vice versa. Prepared hiring reports and got endorsement from the HR management personnel development committee.
- Prepared hiring plan and submitted it to the government authorities to ensure compliance with local laws, such as Decree Law 17/09.
- Engaged with Jornal de Angola for job advertisements and talent search. Engaged with external vendors for headhunting for highly technical expertise related to Petrotechs.
- Laised with department hiring manages to interview, select, and onboard candidates.
- Engaged with security and compliance teams to screen candidates and ensure proper talent is acquired.
- Regularly interacted with candidates in the hiring pipeline to ensure a smooth experience and heighten employer branding.
- Internally interacted with HR business partners and hiring managers to perform manage moves. Prepared and extended work contracts to employees at all levels of the organization through workday.
- Automated business processes to ensure fluidity in the hiring process, using Microsoft Power Platform, namely PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
- Prepared quarterly reports to update management on the hiring event in progress.
Expatriate Counselor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated the relocation process for expatriate employees and their families.
- Assisted with visa applications, work permits, and immigration documentation.
- Provided pre-departure briefings and cultural orientation sessions.
- Helped expatriates adjust to the host country's culture, language, and workplace norms.
- Offered ongoing support to address cultural challenges and promote successful integration.
- Organized welcome sessions and networking opportunities with other expatriates.
- Assisted expatriates' families with settling in, including school enrollment for children.
- Liaised with international schools and local service providers.
- Provided guidance on healthcare, housing, and community resources.
- Monitored visa and permit expiration dates and coordinate renewals.
- Maintained accurate records of expatriate assignments and compliance documentation.
- Collaborated with legal and mobility teams to ensure policy alignment.
- Served as a point of contact for personal or professional concerns during the assignment.
- Prepared reports on expatriate program effectiveness, costs, and employee satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and host country regulations.
Training Administrator
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned, developed, and implemented training programs for technical, supervisory, and administrative staff.
- Coordinated seminars, workshops, and certification programs tailored to industry-specific needs.
- Booked and set up training venues, classrooms, and equipment (e.g., audiovisual tools).
- Maintained training calendars and schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintained accurate training records, including attendance, completion status, and feedback.
- Generated reports on training activities, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a point of contact between trainers, trainees, vendors, and department heads.
- Disseminated instructional materials, feedback forms, and evaluation tools.
- Ensured training programs met internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., safety, environmental standards).
- Evaluated training outcomes and recommended improvements or new programs.
- Administered Learning Management Systems (LMS) and databases for tracking progress and certifications.
- Handled billing, accounts receivable, and vendor contracts related to training services.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to staff regarding training opportunities and career development.
Language Services Supervisor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised in-house linguists and external language service providers.
- Evaluated vendor performance and managed contracts for outsourced language services.
- Provided cultural briefings and language support to expatriates and international teams.
- Facilitated understanding of local customs, workplace norms, and communication styles.
- Prepared reports on language service usage, costs, and effectiveness.
- Ensured language services align with corporate communication policies and international standards.
English Language Instructor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Delivered English language lessons tailored to employees' job roles and language proficiency levels.
- Taught oral communication (listening and speaking), written communication (reading and writing), grammar, and accent reduction.
- Provided English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training, such as technical English for engineers, safety personnel, and administrative staff.
- Designed customized English language programs aligned with company goals and operational needs.
- Created lesson plans, presentations, visual aids, and training materials.
- Used a variety of teaching techniques and technologies to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
- Conducted placement and diagnostic tests to determine language levels.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided feedback.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, performance, and learning outcomes.
- Helped employees understand workplace communication norms and cultural expectations through business writing courses.
- Worked closely with departments and other instructors to ensure consistent and high-quality instruction.
- Prepared reports on training effectiveness, student progress, and program outcomes.
- Stayed current with best practices in language instruction and adult education.
- Ensured training programs comply with internal standards and external regulations.
Education
PhD Candidate - Management, Information Systems Management Specialization
Walden University
US09.2025
Mphil - Information Systems Management
Walden University
US01.2024
MSc. - Technology Management
The Open University
UK01.2019
MSc. - Human Resources Management
Universidade Lusíada De Angola
Luanda01.2017
EdD (Doctorate in Education) -
The Open University
UK01.2015
Masters of Arts - Education (Applied Linguistics)
The Open University
UK01.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Linguistics/ English Language Teaching
Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação
Luanda01.2007
Skills
- Process automation
- Business needs analysis
- Excellent communication
- Talent acquisition
- Learning and development
- Program development
- Career development
- Change management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Diversity training
- Teamwork
- Socialization
Certification
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, 2025
- Train-the-Trainer Course, PRORUMS, Luanda, 2024
- Effective Online Course Design, University of Oxford, UK, 2020
- CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults), Cape Town, South Africa, 2013
- The Business Writing Course as a user and trainer, the Business Writing Center, Normal, Chicago, 2010
- Essential Facilitation Skills, Interaction Associates, San Francisco, California, 2007
Publications
Albino, G., Technical and behavioral competencies on performance evaluation: Petrek leaders' perspectives., Sage Open, 1-12, https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244018780972, 2018, Albino, Gabriel., Improving Speaking Fluency in a Task-Based Language Teaching Approach: The Case of EFL Learners at PUNIV-Cazenga., SAGE Open, 7, 2, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244017691077, 2017, Albino, Gabriel., Improving readability in an explicit genre-based approach: The case of an EFL workplace context., RELC Journal, 48, 3, 311-326, https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688216684279, 2017, Albino, G., O Treinamento como Recurso Estratégico no Desenvolvimento Organizacional: Perspectiva dos Formadores da Petrek., Revista Científica Semana Acadêmica, 1, 98, 1-26, https://semanaacademica.org.br/monografia/otreinamento-como-recurso-estrategico-nodesenvolvimento-organizacioanal-perspetiva-dos, 2016, Albino, G., A ética na relação com superiores hierárquicos., Revista Científica Semana Acadêmica, 1, 106, 1-12, http://www.semanaacademica.org.br/system/files/artigos/artigo_etica_0.pdf, 2017, Albino, G., O uso das tecnologias digitais na investigação científica: Um guia prático [The use of digital technology in scientific research: A practical guide], Mayamba, 2018, Albino, Gabriel., The effect of an explicit genre-based approach to teaching workplace writing [EdD Thesis, The Open University], http://oro.open.ac.uk/56152/, 2015
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football
- Staying with family and friends
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Umbundo, Lingala
Bi Number
000803147KS03
Abilities In Computing
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Fluent in creating business applications using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI)
- Fluent in web development using PHP
Timeline
Learning and Development Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
Staffing Coordinator and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
Expatriate Counselor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
Training Administrator
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2015 - 01.2017
Language Services Supervisor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
English Language Instructor
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company
01.2007 - 01.2012
PhD Candidate - Management, Information Systems Management Specialization
Walden University
Mphil - Information Systems Management
Walden University
MSc. - Technology Management
The Open University
MSc. - Human Resources Management
Universidade Lusíada De Angola
EdD (Doctorate in Education) -
The Open University
Masters of Arts - Education (Applied Linguistics)
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree - Linguistics/ English Language Teaching
Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação