Geslany M D Sassa Madeira
Luanda,LUA
Summary
Government Affairs Specialist at Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited with an MSc in Energy Management and a BSc in Economics, proficient in navigating public policy and stakeholder engagement. Over 3 years of experience in monitoring legislation and analyzing policy developments to safeguard organizational interests. Expertise in building relationships with key political stakeholders, influencing legislation, and effectively communicating the organization’s positions. Committed to bridging the gap between corporate objectives and the political landscape to foster organizational success and community development.
Seasoned financial and investment analyst with comprehensive background in market research, portfolio management, and financial modeling. Skilled in identifying trends, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategic investment recommendations to drive growth and profitability. Demonstrated ability to optimize portfolios and enhance decision-making processes through in-depth analysis and insights. Proven track record of contributing to successful financial strategies and investment outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Analyst
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
Luanda
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored energy, power, and renewable industry demand trends across customer, policy, supplier, and competitor factors.
- Analyzed and interpreted data on energy, power, and renewable industry developments in core markets globally.
- Analysed and communicated key risks and opportunities impacting future profit pools.
- Produced comprehensive energy sector updates and pipeline assessments.
- Evaluated risks associated with various commercial opportunities.
- Researched best practices in the industry and recommended improvements in operational efficiency.
Government Affairs Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
Luanda
01.2022 - 06.2023
- A government affairs professional I primarily focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, particularly those in the political or governmental sphere, by monitoring public policy, influencing legislation, and communicating an organization's position on issues that affect the public, often through research, advocacy, and media engagement; essentially acting as a bridge between an organization and the political landscape to navigate public policy decisions that impact them
- Key responsibilities included:
- Policy analysis: Tracking and researching proposed legislation, regulations, and other policy developments that could impact the organization
- Stakeholder engagement: Building relationships with government officials, legislators, advocacy groups, and community leaders to communicate the organization's stance on issues
- Advocacy: Lobbying policymakers to support legislation or policies that align with the organization's interests
- Public communication: Developing messaging and communication strategies to inform the public about the organization's position on issues through press releases, media outreach, and other channels
JV Coordinator
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
Luanda
07.2019 - 01.2022
- In my role as a JV Coordinator at Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited, I was responsible for coordinating communication between internal and external stakeholders, facilitating the creation of letters, and providing support with the letter generator tool
Lean Sigma Advisor
CABGOC
Luanda
07.2017 - 07.2019
- In my role as a Lean Sigma Advisor at CABGOC in Luanda, I played a key role in improving processes through Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- I analyzed existing processes, collected data, identified root causes, and implemented targeted improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
Associate Decision Analyst
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC)
Luanda
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Evaluated operational processes and analyzed records to assess performance metrics.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Utilized KPIs to craft economic models for assessing project viability and driving decisions.
Data Analyst and Translator
Ministry of Defence Angola
01.2011 - 08.2012
- I analysed and translated geographical, political and economical data
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Energy Management: Oil and Gas
The Robert Gordon University
01.2013
Bachelor of Science and Technology - Economics
Polytechnic of Namibia
01.2010
Skills
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Crisis Management
- Governmental Affairs
- Business strategy
- Competitive analysis
- Data interpretation
- Scenario planning
- Economic analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Investment analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Market intelligence
- Comparative analysis
- Economic evaluation
- Active listening
- Business development
- Business forecasting
- Economic trends
- Market evaluation
- Risk management
- Impact assessment
Languages
- Portuguese, Native or Bilingual
- English, Full Professional
- French, Limited Working
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Analyst
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
06.2023 - Current
Government Affairs Specialist
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
JV Coordinator
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited
07.2019 - 01.2022
Lean Sigma Advisor
CABGOC
07.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Decision Analyst
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC)
01.2014 - 07.2017
Data Analyst and Translator
Ministry of Defence Angola
01.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science (MSc) - Energy Management: Oil and Gas
The Robert Gordon University
Bachelor of Science and Technology - Economics
Polytechnic of Namibia
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