Management Project Manager

Isaac AFRAM Appiah

CONSULTANCY - PROJECTS - BUSINESS ANALYSIS - RESEARCH - MANAGEMENT - MARKETING

Highly analytical results orientated individual who has currently completed an MSC in Business Analytics and Management Sciences; who is now seeking a new role that will deploy his extensive academic skill sets and hands on expertise. This is combined with being a logical, acute problem solver who uses quantitative and qualitative techniques, tact and diplomacy to evaluate business performance and drive proficiency. Now aspiring to gain a new opportunity that will present fresh challenges and utilise academic studies, experience and future potential.

CONTACT AND PERSONAL DETAILS:

Address: P.O BOX KF 1498, Koforidua. Phone: 024*******. E-mail: *********@*****.***

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Computer Simulation

Quantitative Techniques

Mathematical

Projects/Processes

Negotiation/Statistics

Strategies/Economics

Consultancy

Bespoke Systems

Management

CAREER TARGET/OBJECTIVE:

To secure a position that will deploy current academic skill sets, with my work experience in project management, marketing, banking, communications and monitoring and evaluation

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

MSC Business Analytics and Management Sciences University of Southampton Sept 2013 – Sept 2014

Modules include: Project Management, Quantitative methods,

Simulation, Mathematical programming,

Consultancy skills.

Bachelor of Arts (Economics and English) University of Ghana (Legon) May 2012

WASSCE Pope John Senior High School Koforidua June 2007

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Development April 2011

Landmark Institute

Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation Civil Service Training Centre (Accra) Aug 2015

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana June 2015- Present

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Liaising with management of the council to set up a Policy, Planning, monitoring and evaluation unit in the N&MC

Institutionalize monitoring and evaluation of systems and operations

Developing performance indicators for the various units and regional offices

Developing tools to collate, measure and report the performance of the various units and offices of the Council

JMK Consultancy Limited Sept 2014-May 2015

Project Manager (Part-time)

Managing and leading the project team

Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs.

Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work

Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs

Providing regular status reports to the major stakeholders involved in the project

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CONT

The Operational Research (OR) society, UK June 2014- Sept 2014

Consultant

Liaising with the Heads of the various committees in order to understand their activities and their purposes

Mapping out the size and nature of the OR community network

Modelling a conceptual process whereby ORS disseminates knowledge

Investigating techniques needed to produce a social network analysis of the community

National Service at National Investment Bank, Tema, COMMUNITY 9 Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

Service Personnel

Assisted in computer room duties, prepared monthly reports, ensured the needs of customers were met

Providing professional banking services, identifying and meeting customer needs consistently

Maintaining all client records and relationships by exploring new and existing business opportunities

Handling confidential data and processing personal information for accounts and products

Identifying and processing various income lines to generate multiple new revenue streams for the branch

Meeting the requirements of compliance including internal standards and banking sales processes

Conducting fact finding reports with clients to identify their financial planning needs and objectives

Landmark Network Executive Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

Coordinator and marketer (Part-time)

Selling intangible education products to students and the general public on a commission only basis

Ensured the provision of service calls to existing customers on a regular and planned frequency

Articulated intelligent questioning to uncover deep rooted objections, then overcame them

Pivotal staff member leading sales results and also assisting with presentations/negotiations

Established customer needs, identified specific requirements then tailored a solution

Closed regular business by prospecting, territory management and appointments with key decision makers

Delivered high standards of customer care to increase customer retention and grow revenues

KEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

A member of the Operational Research society UK.

Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and English with a second class honours (upper division)

Achieved a certificate in entrepreneurship and Business Development from Landmark Network Executives

Achieved a certificate in monitoring and evaluation for the Civil service training centre

Microsoft office computer experience - Windows, Excel, Microsoft and using bespoke systems/software

Ability to use statistical software packages such as SPSS and SAS

Demonstrated ability to define and apply pragmatic solutions to everyday customer challenges and strategies

First class prioritising skills in situations of varying conflicting demands and sometimes intense pressure

Very competent proven team player, being able to motivate, train, monitor staff and set a first class example

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

What I would bring to any new role:

Strong customer focus, displaying intuition, honesty, patience and tactfulness at all times

Assessing and delivering business critical information to deadlines with lateral thinking abilities

Solid inter-personal skills that include sensitivity to diversity and multicultural settings

Problem analysis, decision making and analytical finance capabilities with meticulous detail

Plans, prioritises and schedules all tasks efficiently, maintaining objectivity at all times

Delivering initiatives to maximise customer value and profitability against defined business objectives

REFERENCES:

Dr. Alfred Barimah Mrs Annie Oddoye Mr Osman Mensah

Economics Department Nursing and Midwifery Council Managing Consultant

University Of Ghana Head M&E unit JMK consultancy Limited

P.O. Box LG 25 P.O. BOX MB44 PMB L44

Legon, Accra Accra Legon, Accra

026******* 027******* 024*******

*************@*****.*** ***********@*****.*** *******@******************.***

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