Emmanuel Appiah
Ludwigsburg
Summary
A dedicated Urban Planner with over two years of experience in smart cities, climate change, and research. I excel in merging theory with practice to drive climate-neutral initiatives. Eager to expand my knowledge and skills, I am committed to contributing meaningfully to organizational goals and sustainable urban development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Smart Cities & Climate Consultant
BABLE Smart Cities GmbH
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared Baseline Emissions Inventories (BEIs), and create comprehensive climate action plans focused on sustainability and emissions reduction.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Drafted competitive tender proposals and monitored trends in smart cities and climate action, securing projects and advancing organizational knowledge and capabilities.
- Monitored emerging trends in smart cities and climate action to enhance team expertise
Customer Service Executive
Bank Of Africa, Ghana
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email, or online chat.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Escalated critical customer issues to supervisor to avoid lost revenue and canceled policies.
- Boosted customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and building rapport with clients.
Urban Planning Consultant
Freelancer
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored trends in urban planning research and legislation, incorporating new knowledge into practice as needed.
- Prepared environmental impact assessments to ensure responsible development while minimizing negative ecological effects.
- Optimized land use by developing comprehensive plans and zoning regulations.
- Leveraged GIS technology to analyze spatial data effectively, informing decision-making processes at various stages of the planning process.
Junior Urban Planner
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with the Regional Advisor to provide technical guidance to partner districts, ensuring effective planning and implementation of regional development initiatives
- Delivered targeted training programs for MMDAs on gender mainstreaming, inclusion of marginalized groups in planning and budgeting, spatial planning tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Map Maker), and UAV-based mapping for terrain modeling
- Facilitated community workshops, town hall meetings, and stakeholder engagement sessions to promote participatory planning and decision-making
- Enhanced community sustainability by integrating green infrastructure and environmental considerations into urban planning decisions.
Education
MSc. - Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design
University of Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany10.2024
BSc - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2019
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Client relationships
- Attention to detail
- Client engagement
- Project management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/22/97
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Digitalskills
SPSS, Microsoft Office, InDesign, ArcGIS Pro, UAV, Arc GIS, Open Street Map, QGIS, Google Earth, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Meet, Discord
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Smart Cities & Climate Consultant
BABLE Smart Cities GmbH
06.2023 - 06.2024
Customer Service Executive
Bank Of Africa, Ghana
12.2021 - 08.2022
Urban Planning Consultant
Freelancer
04.2021 - 09.2021
Junior Urban Planner
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
09.2019 - 03.2021
MSc. - Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design
University of Stuttgart
BSc - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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