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Robert Somwarbi

Paynesville

Summary

A dedicated and results-driven professional with a Master’s degree in Project Management and a strong background in accounting and procurement management. Extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly in supervisory and operational roles. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse populations and produce positive results. Strong interpersonal and intervention skills, with a talent for developing and maintaining relationships. Adept at managing and motivating teams in highly pressurized and challenging environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia (PPAL)
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Controlled daily activities, prepared invoices, managed inventory, dispensed medications, paid checks, prepared payroll.

Supervisor, RIA Window

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supervised tellers, managed loan repayments, performed vault duties, handled petty cash, promoted bank products.

Head of Operations (HOP), Harbel Branch

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Performed vault duties, managed petty cash, promoted bank products, processed checks, opened new accounts.

Customer Relationship Officer, Paynesville Branch

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Marketed bank products, educated customers, processed checks, maintained account documents, handled inquiries.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Njala University
Freetown, Sierra Leone

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting

University of Liberia, Business College

Associate Degree in Procurement Management -

St. Clement University College, Liberia

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Accounting & Financial Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Banking Operations
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Training & Development
  • Advanced Data Analysis
  • IT Skills

Accomplishments

  • Consistently met deadlines.
  • Increased new account portfolio at Paynesville branch.
  • Reached quarterly targets.
  • Managed high-volume workload in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ensured high quality and performance of branch’s portfolio.
  • Worked closely with management to meet assigned targets.

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Lugbeyee, Yarmein Clan, Nimba County
  • Citizenship: Liberia
  • Date of Birth: 07/14/79

Advancedprofessionaltraining

  • Basic Survey Data Analysis using STATA, Economic Social and Financial Research Institute (ESFRI), 09/20/21 - 09/24/21, Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • Microfinance, Cuttington University Graduate School & Professional Studies Program, 04/12/16 - 07/30/16, Monrovia, Liberia
  • Record Management & Office Procedures, Staffing & Training Solutions, 10/18/10 - 10/22/10, Monrovia, Liberia
  • MS Word, Excel & Access, Computer Research Center & Technology, 06/07/10 - 10/20/10, Paynesville, Montserrado

Countryofresidence

Liberia

Publications

Determinants of SMEs Growth: Case Study Paynesville, Montserrado, Liberia, Somwarbi, R. S., Global Scientific Journal, 12, 2, 02/01/24

References

  • Mr. Patrick P. Koffa, Vice President, LBDI Randall Street Branch, Monrovia, Liberia, patrick.koffa@lbdi.net, +231777018429
  • Mr. Thomas N. Allen, Cash Officer, LBDI Harbel Street Branch, Margibi County, Liberia, thomas.allen@lbdi.net, +231770032450
  • Mr. Thomas W. Dahn, Supervisor, ER ELWA Hospital, Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia, thomasdahn473@gmail.com, +231777358021

Timeline

Finance Officer

Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia (PPAL)
09.2022 - 10.2022

Supervisor, RIA Window

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
06.2019 - 01.2021

Head of Operations (HOP), Harbel Branch

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
07.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Relationship Officer, Paynesville Branch

Liberian Bank for Development & Investment (LBDI)
01.2010 - 01.2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Njala University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting

University of Liberia, Business College

Associate Degree in Procurement Management -

St. Clement University College, Liberia
Robert Somwarbi