Ama Aidoo
Timberlea, NS B3T 1H5
Email: ***.*****@*****.***
Phone Numbers: Cell - 902-***-***** Home - 902-***-****
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Sociology Honours, Business Management Minor
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax NS
CGPA: 4.02(A) / 4.3
Related Courses: Advanced Research Methods, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Micro-
Organizational Behaviour, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Contemporary Issues, Financial and
Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Marketing & Introduction to Computer Applications
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Possess knowledge of SPSS as well as several Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access, which were reviewed and refreshed during Quantitative Research
Methods & Introduction to Computer Applications
Have excellent oral and written communication skills, greatly enjoy working and helping others,
displayed this talent while working as a Project Coordinator and as an Instructor for the UACWA
Cultural Awareness and Supplemental Program
Punctuality and quality of work are top priorities
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant September 2013 –
Present
Saint Mary’s University, Department of Sociology – Halifax NS
Exhibited attention to detail while successfully invigilating exams and imputing data into a
marking database
Demonstrated capacity for confidentiality when working with sensitive grade orientated materials
Displayed strong organizational skills when implementing systems that ensured efficient testing
experiences
Project Coordinator
Summer 2013
Sobey School Business Development Centre – Halifax, NS
Executed timely, high quality individual work when imputing and working with project database
Conveyed exceptional oral communication skills when speaking to potential participants and
employers of the Work Smarts program
Demonstrated strong adaptability, co-operation and attention to detail when working in a team
based atmosphere to complete projects
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Work Experience continued…
Instructor – Cultural Awareness and Supplemental Program Fall 2012 -
Present
United African Canadian Women’s Association (UACWA) – Halifax, NS
Expressed strong creative and self-directed work skills when preparing and executing interesting,
intellectually stimulating and fun lesson plans for program participants
Exhibited proficient leadership capabilities when assisting with the organization and
implementation of program trips
Displayed efficient organizational and time management abilities while scheduling self-prepared
and other instructor-taught activities into the program’s weekly session time
Bachelor of Arts Co-Operative Education Student Employee
Summer 2012
Saint Mary’s University – Halifax, NS
Presented strong written and oral communication skills during the organization and
implementation of workshop sessions
Displayed attention to detail skills while completing various projects and file management tasks
Demonstrated adaptability talent when aspiring to succeed in new tasks and goals that were
revealed while working with different university departments
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
Santamarian Scholarship
2010-Present
(Academic Achievement Scholarship – Saint Mary’s University)
African Canadian Services Division Post-Secondary Scholarship
2011- 2013
Simon J. Khatter Scholarship, Knights of Columbus
2011
African Canadian Services Division University Entrance Scholarship
2010 -2011
MEMBERSHIPS / EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Member: Associate Dean of Arts Nominating Committee
2013
Student: Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia: Cooking Instruction 2012-
Present
Member: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Choir & Lector 2008-
Present
Volunteer: Halifax Jazz Festival
2012, 2013
INTERESTS:
Pianist
1996-Present
Utilized my skills of patience, perseverance, focus and time management and worked towards
performing in the Kiwanis Music Festival, achieving excellent piano exam marks and for the
intense pleasure involved in this activity.
REFERENCES:
Available on Request