OUSAINOU GAYE
Rome
Summary
The founder of a renowned sustainable brand based in the Gambia gear towards addressing Climate Change and adaptation through fashion. An entrepreneur, brand ambassador, a former runway model and TV stylist. I spearheaded a successful Nationwide Campaign that focuses on encouraging young people to venture into their passions to leave a legacy. Passionate about youth-empowerment, sustainability, global leadership, and innovation.
Interested in EU - Africa relations and SDG’s. My current work lies in Migration , Climate Change, Justice and home affairs at the British Embassy Rome - Italy, worked with key stakeholders such as IOM, UNFCR, Italian ministry of justice and interior as well as Italian police force. Currently enrolled as a PHD student at the Erasmus Research Institute in the netherlands basing research on sustainability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - TOR VERGATA
Rome
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Part Time work at the university of rome for administrative purpose at the bachelors of science in business administration.
- Interviews
- Report writings
- Emails and student service provider
INTERN | Migration, Climate Change, Justice, and Home Affairs Officer
British Embassy Rome
Rome
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitoring policy developments in Italy in key areas of interest, including through media and parliamentary monitoring, and desk research
- Regular reporting on JHA, migration, climate, energy and FSP issues
- Attending conferences and writing reports
- Providing support for the organization and delivery of Embassy events and inward and outward high level/ministerial visits
- Project management support
- Supporting the team in their day-to-day work such as Italian/English translation and administrative tasks
- Creating Contents, concept notes and drafting ideas.
Fashion Creative and Stylist Show presenter on TV
QTV Gambia
- 11.2021
- Styling news anchors and presenters
- In this job I was responsible to measure and determine standard on fashion and styles on the presenters.
Accountant and Recovery Officer
KMF Technologies Banjul
the Gambia
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitor products quality And Standard
- Prepare reports and lead campaigns
- Financial controller
- Managing and overseeing company digital marketing strategies to reach more clients on websites and social media.
Project Assistant (Intern)
FYEN Consulting Service
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for identifying and monitoring opportunities, executing Fyen Consulting and Fye Network projects, conducting on the ground research, and producing reports with rigorous analysis, innovative solutions, and presentations with a focus on positive development impact
- Procurements activities.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
University of Rome - Tor Vergata
Roma, RM, Italy07.2024
BSc - Economics -
University of the Gambia
Kanifing Campus--Serrekunda, Gambia06.2020
Ph.D. - Economics And Management
EramusUniversity Rotterdam
Netherlands Skills
- Emergency Fire and Bomb Management skills
- Communication / public speaking
- Diplomacy and leadership
- Content creator
- Digital marketing
- Video editing
Certification
- Fashion Design for International Market - SME Academy - The International Trade Centre
- Serious Bankers Game Certificate - Erasmus plus University of Mons - Belgium
Locations
Via Cambridge 115, Rome, Italy, 00393509438866
Activities
- Magazine Cover: Photo Exhibition in Italy
- School Ambassadorship: University of Rome cover page, website, and promotional materials.
- Commercials Experience: Runway - 5 years in Gambia, Qcell Gambia - Three Tv video advert in 2021.
- Yosh Gambia Restaurants - Brand Ambassador - 2019-2021
- Grand'Or Restaurant Commercials - 2021
- Billboard Campaign: - Covid' 19 Nationwide Awareness Campaign - EU Gambia.
Languages
English
First Language
Italian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - TOR VERGATA
05.2024 - 06.2024
INTERN | Migration, Climate Change, Justice, and Home Affairs Officer
British Embassy Rome
09.2023 - 03.2024
Accountant and Recovery Officer
KMF Technologies Banjul
08.2019 - 01.2021
Project Assistant (Intern)
FYEN Consulting Service
05.2018 - 01.2019
Fashion Creative and Stylist Show presenter on TV
QTV Gambia
- 11.2021
Master of Science - Economics
University of Rome - Tor Vergata
BSc - Economics -
University of the Gambia
Ph.D. - Economics And Management
EramusUniversity Rotterdam
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