Elvis Thomas
YEP period 2022 - 2024, batch 25
Young Expert at Emergi B.V. - LiberiaYEP Role
Role: Operations Officer
In my role as Operations Officer at Emergi, I am responsible for setting up the Liberian office and ensuring the success of our e-mobility pilot. I am also managing our partnerships, networks, and communications efforts, including writing blog posts and creating content for social media.
Skills
- Organisation
- Time management
- Communications and networking
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Multitasking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in teams and independently
Background
- Nationality: Liberian
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Stella Maris Polytechnic University
Experience before YEP
Before YEP, I spent most of my time on construction sites, interning at Richards Engineering Inc. and on the civil team of APM Terminals Liberia Ltd. I also went on to become project supervisor at Saab Supreme Construction and Maintenance Contractors. I later joined Eco-Ship Incorporated, an environmentally focused non-profit that utilises innovation, education, entrepreneurship and leadership to drive environmental change and foster sustainability, as Director of Operations until the outbreak of Covid-19 in Liberia. I then joined Emergi and subsequently, YEP.
