Kátia Tavira Lopes
Luanda
Summary
Performance driven Communications professional with years of strategic and government and external affairs directly supporting the oil and media and extended network amongst the government institutions and key stakeholders to the telecommunications industry with 10+ years of combined expertise in different areas of business management. A critical thinker with the ability to evaluate options and provide thoughtful recommendations. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Manager
Africell Angola S.A.
01.2021 - Current
- Plan and supervise administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
- Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
- Organize and supervise other office activities (renovations, event planning, etc.)
- Keep abreast of all organizational changes and business developments
- Oversee building projects and renovations
- General Maintenance needs for all Africell premises (Kings Tower, apartments, stores, kiosks and warehouses)
- Accommodation management and travel needs
- Key point of contact between INSS and Africell
- Management of PR issues with Government authorities on behalf of Africell Angola.
General Manager
Media Rumo S.A. – AVANCE Holding S.G.P.S.
01.2018 - Current
- Accountable to follow up all board´s strategy according to established plan
- Key accountabilities:
- Direct, plan, organize and control the activities of the various areas of the company
- Establish policies for the management of financial resources, administrative, structuring, rationalization, and adequacy of various services
- Establish policies for the management of financial resources, administrative, structuring, rationalization, and adequacy of various services.
Chairman of the President of the board assistant
Media Rumo S.A.
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Accountable to follow up all board´s strategy according to established plan
- Key accountabilities:
- Account for the President of the board agenda
- Schedule board meetings and follow-up the implementation of agreed actions
- Key point of contact for all directors of the companies of the group.
Project Manager
Media Rumo S.A.
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Accountable for managing all processes and finances for new projects Key accountabilities:
- Key point of contact with legal for creation on new companies within the Group
- Creation of business plans for the current and upcoming projects.
Media & Crisis Communications adviser
BP Angola
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Manage BP Angola's media relations
- Crisis communications
- Manage the sponsorship agreement to Angola Paralympic Committee.
Planning & Performance Adviser
BP Angola
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Planning consolidation for all Communications and External Affairs (C&EA) activities
- C&EA activity planning tag
- C&EA contract monitoring and reporting
- Budget control
- C&EA projects (overview and assurance)
- Monitor C&EA contracts (including ad-hoc spend via POs and SVOs), and track contract renewals, approvals and any other actions
- Overview all C&EA projects (resources, budget, timing) – monitor and report
- Assist VP C&EA with any additional planning and reporting, as well as team communication.
Government & External Affairs Analyst
BP Angola
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintain the C&EA Non-Technical Risk Matrix properly updated to assist the process of monitoring and conducting timely assessment of external issues and their implications on BP Angola Businesses
- Maintain the Angola Strategic Unit Relationship Map properly updated to assist top management on identification of key dependencies between Angola Strategic Performance Unit and Government of Angola, Sonangol and other relevant stakeholders for the business
- Assist the process of monitoring and conducting timely assessment of the political, economic, social, legal and business environment and the implications to BP
- Assist on implementation of Stakeholders Workshop on the launch of BP Angola Sustainability Report
- Assists on the identification and mitigation of value leakage (Customs & Environmental regulation) risks
- Intelligence Gathering & Reporting - Support the business in carrying our actions to influence the government to maintain engagement in sensitive issues that can / may impact business
- OPEC – Assist on the monitoring and building of OPEC OnePager
- Weekly Bullets Report
- Act as the point of contact of BP Angola Logistics & Infrastructure, Commercial, Operations and PSVM teams
- Assist the preparation of VIP visits to Angola
- Project Manager of annual Filda Fair.
Business Analyst
Maximo System Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maximo System Administrator (inventory programme)
- Stock and inventory control of BP Facilities at Sonils Base.
Key point of contact on the import/ clearance of the FPSO Greater Plutonio
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Point of contact for verification of documentation related to FPSO Greater Plutonio import to Angola (working in Angola and South Korea (Ulsan)
Shipping Coordinator for Block 18 at BP Supply Base
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Clearance of Personal goods to Angola
- Clearance of oilfield material
Education
International Relations And Affairs
ISCSP
Lisbon2004
Skills
- Years of Strategic and Government Relations
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Advocacy and Lobbying: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, legislators, and regulatory agencies to advance the organization's interests and advocate for favorable policies
- Collaborate with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to build coalitions and alliances that amplify the organization's advocacy efforts
- Acknowledgement of the public policy, track its changes analyzing the impact to the operation
- Community outreach
- Crisis Communications
- External Communications
Jobskills
- Dynamic, responsible and with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Personal commitment and proactive attitude.
- Strong planning and organization skills and experience.
- Strong and consistent track record of delivery (deliver objectives on time and with quality, annual performance ratings).
- Strong communicator (share, prioritize, communicate).
- Ability to manage suppliers (KPIs, communication, assertiveness).
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence and integrity.
- Project management skills.
Other Information
Angolan and Portuguese, Portuguese (Native tongue); English (Fluent)
Timeline
Administration Manager
Africell Angola S.A.
01.2021 - Current
General Manager
Media Rumo S.A. – AVANCE Holding S.G.P.S.
01.2018 - Current
Chairman of the President of the board assistant
Media Rumo S.A.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Project Manager
Media Rumo S.A.
09.2017 - 12.2017
Media & Crisis Communications adviser
BP Angola
06.2014 - 08.2017
Planning & Performance Adviser
BP Angola
01.2011 - 01.2014
Government & External Affairs Analyst
BP Angola
01.2008 - 01.2010
Business Analyst
Maximo System Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2008
Key point of contact on the import/ clearance of the FPSO Greater Plutonio
01.2006 - 01.2007
Shipping Coordinator for Block 18 at BP Supply Base
01.2004 - 01.2006
International Relations And Affairs
ISCSP
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