Jean Assamoa
*** ******** ********, ******, ** L9T 6E9
Email: ******.********@*****.***
Tel: 416-***-****
Objective:
My expertise and experience in teaching, organizing and leading different background’s groups in the
past allow me to handle any situations at customer services, supervision, customer relations and to
assist the management services.
Another major point: I speak and write English, French and some African languages.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Sixteen years of work experience in customer services, communications, administration and management
. Self motivated, organized and goal orientated, excellent work ethnic, in group as well as individual,
adaptable, capable to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment.
. Key ability clear communicator, open minded.
Education
Sept. 1986 Sept. 1989: National Institute of the Arts Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Graduate in Drama and Theatre
Oct. 1989 Dec.1995: International School of Dance Education and Cultural Exchange Abidjan,
Ivory Coast
Graduate in Dance Education
Jun 2001: The Floral School of Design: Floral Design diploma in Norcross, Georgia(USA)
Jun 2009:Child Day Care study: Diploma of completion in New York City, USA
November 2011: Diploma in Cultural Competence in Toronto, Canada
Professional experiences:
1995 – 2000: Co Founder and Artistic Director of the Mask Dance Company, Inc in New York City
1997 – 2008: Founder and Artistic Director of Nzassa Company, Inc in Ivory Coast and New York City,
USA
November 2009 to Present: Founder and Executive Director of Akwaba Cultural Exchange in Toronto,
Canada
Founder CEO of Akwaba Fashion Elegance in Toronto, Canada
Teaching Artist (choreographic dance and music)for over 18 since Africa, Europe(2 years), USA(11 years)
and Canada since September 2008 in Elementary Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries
and Cultural Centres.
Model Trainer
2004 2005: Customer services at “Rehabilitation Center(Drugs, Alcohol and Mental illness) in
New York city.
Event organizer and promoter of event for over 10 years in New York City and Canada
Fashion Promoter for over 7 years in New York City and Canada
Teacher Consultant in Toronto District School Board since 2009.
Since September 2008: Workshps Presentations and performances all over Ontario Cities
1999 – 2005: Security Supervisor at Specialist Security Services in New York City
1998 2000: Kitchen Helper and Bartender at GSPEC LLC and Heartland Brewery 2, INC in New
York City
November 2002 April 2008: Worked with Venettes Cultural Workshops, Inc(choreographic dance &
music arrangement annual recital(Long Island, New York City
Skills:
Creative
1- Approachable
2- Professional
3- Experienced
4- Hard worker
5- Team leader
6- Team worker
Achievements.
More than 100 Certificats of Recognitions and Appreciations since Africa, Europe, USA and
Canada within schools, festivals and summer camp’s programs. And community volunteer’s works.
2 different Awards in choreographic dance and music arrangements
Extracurricular Activities____________________________________________________
[ Reading, socializing with friend, getting together with other
musician and playing some instruments and volunteer work ]
LANGUAGES
[ Speak and write English, French, and some African languages ]
REFERENCES
[ Upon Request. ]