1. Profile
I have a Master’s Degree in International Construction Management and
Engineering; which is essentially a Project Management Degree with a
construction bias. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
and Business Management. I have worked on engineering projects in The
Gambia, W/Africa as well as abroad.
Experience
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, SENEGAMBIA BEACH HOTEL, The
Gambia (November 2015 - Present)
Management of human and material resources to obtain a faster turn-
around in maintenance requests.
Assist in the organisation and management of department systems to
enhance departmental performance
Assist in the planning and coordination of refurbishment works
Currently supervising the construction of two blocks of 32 rooms worth over
450, 000 euros
SELF-EMPLOYED (May 2008 - October 2015)
Site Agent / Supervisor for FIFA Goal Project Technical Training School
Refurbishment in The Gambia (1 Hostel with 42 rooms + 3 other buildings)
Member of GCAV (Gambaia Commercial Agriculture and Value Chain
Management Project) Consultant Team
Site Agent / Supervisor for Senegambia Beach Hotel Refurbishment of 2
Blocks of 43 rooms total.
Member of RWSSP Consultant Team – Design of Civil Eng. Works,etc.
Member of GPA (Gambia Ports Authority) Asset Valuation Team
Member of PROGEBE Consultant Team – Design of Civil Eng. Works,etc
Supervisor for Rehabilitation Works at Fajara Army Barracks
Site Engineer / Supervisor for Gamworks Head Office Building Construction
Contractor for the construction of Residential, 4-bedroom storey building in
Brusubi including Boys Quarters, fence and landscaping (Valued at D1.3
million)
Contractor for several small and medium-sized renovation works for the
British High Commission for several properties along the coast from Cape-
point to Fajara
Member of NAWEC (Nat’l Water and Electricity) Asset Valuation Team
Contractor for 3 no. Residential Buildings in Brusubi
Gamtech Co. Ltd., The Gambia (October 2006 – April 2008)
Project Manager for the Construction of Access Bank (Gambia) Branch
Building, Westfield
Member of Design / Supervision Team for School Rehabilitation Project
Assistant Resident Engineer for Bakoteh Dumpsite Rehabilitation Project
Assistant Resident Engineer for Kayupa Road Construction Project
+220-799-8114 /
+220-999-8114
yaifatou@gmail.com
Kotu, The Gambia
YAI-FATOU GAYE

2. Ensured projects implemented adhered to given specifications
Coordinated/Supervised jobs for diverse functional groups
Wrote reports
Worked in stressful and uncomfortable environments
Completed AutoCad designs for schools to be rehabilitated
▪ Enhanced supervisory and project management skills
▪ Applied theoretical knowledge to practical projects
▪ Enhanced human and material resource management skills
Estate Manager, TAF CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., Brufut Heights,
(APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2005)
Established the Estate Management Division from scratch
Ensured execution of structural and general warranty requirements for 75
houses
Set-up Procedures / guidelines for daily operations in manual submitted to
management
Recruited Staff
▪ Enhanced management, organizational and interpersonal skills
▪ Increased practical knowledge of building construction / maintenance
Marketing Manager, GAMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUGUST 2003 –
MARCH 2005)
Formulated Marketing and Business Plans for various products
Assisted in the implementation of marketing campaigns
▪ Acquired marketing experience
▪ Acquired management, organizational and interpersonal skills
CONSULTANT, UNIDO, VIENNA, AUSTRIA (NOVEMBER 2002 – MAY 2003)
Cleaner Production and Environmental Mgt Branch
Prepared Training Booklets on waste management technologies
Edited technical reports of field experts on Solid Waste Management
Prepared solid waste management training documents
INTERN, UNIDO, VIENNA, AUSTRIA (AUGUST 2002 – OCTOBER 2002)
Cleaner Production and Environmental Management Branch
Assisted in compilation of project documents
Reviewed technical reports to monitor and evaluate project performance
▪ Acquired problem-solving knowledge vis-a-vis environmental
concerns
▪ Acquired experience on the management of international projects
▪ Enhanced communication and liaising skills as the intermediary
between field experts and backstoppers
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, GAMTEL, KAIRABA AVENUE, SEREKUNDA, THE GAMBIA
(JUNE – AUGUST 2002)
Repaired, maintenanced and overhauled generators
Installed solar panels
Assisted in electrical wiring and related work

3. ▪ Acquired knowledge and experience in solar and electrical systems
▪ Developed analytical skills vis-à-vis electrical problem-solving
▪ Worked in a professional, team environment
Education
Architectural Design Certificate
Insight Training Centre, The Gambia.
Certificate Conferred July 2008
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Graduated December 2006 with Distinction
International Construction Management and Engineering (MSc. ICME)
Bachelor of Engineering and Management;
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA.
Graduated June 2000
Mechanical Engineering and Business Management (B.ENG.MGT)
Projects
Engineering:
▪ Site Engineer for USD 500, 000 FIFA Refurbishment Project
▪ Member of PROGEBE, RWSSP and GCAV Consultant Teams
▪ Member of GPA (Gambia Ports Authority) Asset Valuation Team
▪ Site Engineer / Supervisor for D20 million Gamworks Head Office
Building
▪ Member of D1.1 million NAWEC (Nat’l Utilities) Asset Valuation
Team
▪ Assistant Resident Engineer on D5.88 million Road Construction
Project
Business / Management:
▪ Established Estate Management Division, Taf Construction Company
Ltd..
▪ Developed Marketing Plan for ‘Sama Yai’ Calling Card, Gambia
Telecommunications Company Ltd. (Gamtel).
Awards
▪ British Council Chevening Scholar 2005/6
▪ First Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Math, French, English and
Excellence in Gymnastics at St. Joseph’s High School (1993/94)

4. Skills
▪ Computer Literate in software such as MS Office, AutoCad
▪ Working Knowledge of French and Arabic.
Extracurricular Activities
Secretary for Gambia Association of Construction Contractors (2009-2013).
Traveled to England, Cote D’Ivoire, Cairo, Senegal, Austria, Canada and U.S.A.
Play Soccer, Basketball, Tennis.
Hobbies include Skiing, Hiking, Camping and Reading
Personal Data
Date of Birth: 13/11/78 Marital Status: Single