Project Manager · Agribusiness & Operations

Angela Akou

Project and operations manager with an MBA and 5+ years of experience in agribusiness, supply chain and property operations across Côte d'Ivoire and the United States.

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About

Hello, here's who I am

I'm a project and operations manager with an MBA and over five years of experience in agribusiness, supply chain and property operations across Côte d'Ivoire and the United States.

I have a track record in budget management, procurement, stakeholder coordination and performance monitoring — with measurable cost savings and revenue growth. I'm fully bilingual in English and French, and committed to private-sector-led growth in West Africa.

Project Management Budgeting & Procurement Agribusiness Value Chains Supply Chain & Inventory Control Monitoring & Evaluation Stakeholder Management Business Development Financial Reporting Advanced Excel, ERP & Oracle

5+ yearsAgribusiness, supply chain & property operations

MBA, MarketingUniversity of Baltimore

Based in AbidjanCôte d'Ivoire · working across West Africa

BilingualEnglish & French — full professional proficiency

Ventures

Projects

AFPD

From farm to table · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · Since 2023

Abba Farming, Processing & Distribution

Founder

An agribusiness enterprise working to strengthen Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural sector through innovative, sustainable practices — supporting economic growth and food security.

Consulting & management — land acquisition, plantation analysis and advisory, business plans and project development
Production & transformation — pork from our Benogosso pig farm and a range of peppers, including jalapeño, habanero and ghost pepper
Distribution — direct and online sales, retailers and wholesalers, locally and internationally

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Brownville

Île Boulay · Côte d'Ivoire

Brownville, Île Boulay

Developer

Developing a 35-hectare coconut plantation and community event space.

Fresh-coconut sales
Community events and a local walk club

Career

Experience

2023 – Present

Founder & Project Manager

Abba Farming, Processing & Distribution · Dompo Management · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Lead planning, budgeting and execution of agricultural production projects; approve all procurement and keep spending within budget.
Built a network of producers, suppliers and buyers; coordinate input supply, technical support and access to seasonal credit.
Designed monitoring and evaluation tools and a project database; report results and financial statements to partners.
Manage 2 residential buildings with about 20 tenants; introduced KPI tracking for occupancy, collections and arrears.

Jul 2021 – Dec 2022

Operations Manager

Nina Hair Braiding · Greensboro, NC, USA

Increased product revenue by 18% over two quarters through targeted promotions and digital marketing.
Prepared annual budgets for payroll, inventory and facilities; implemented inventory and reorder controls.

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021

Packaging Coordinator

Del Monte Fresh Produce · Whitsett, NC, USA

Managed a packaging budget of over $50,000 per month and prepared the annual budget from usage data.
Repurposed $10,000 of obsolete stock, saving more than $1,500 per year.
Controlled packaging and warehouse inventory in ERP, Oracle and Produce Pro; coordinated inter-facility transfers and vendor forecasting.
Supervised 2 staff and trained colleagues on ordering and inventory systems.

Education

Education & certifications

2023MBA, MarketingUniversity of Baltimore, USA

2021Graduate Certificate, Business FundamentalsUniversity of Baltimore, USA

2019B.S., Public HealthEast Carolina University, USA

EnglishFull professional

FrenchFull professional

Let's work together

Open to partnerships, consulting and new opportunities.

EmailAngela.akou@yahoo.com Phone+225 07 11 35 2805 WhatsAppMessage me

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