PERSONAL INFORMATION

Mends Wiafe Akenten

Plt *8 Blk IX Asokwa New Amakom, Osei Kufuor Drive, Kumasi, 0000, Ghana

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Sex Male Date of birth 23/05/1973 Nationality: Ghanaian

JOB APPLIED FOR

POSITION

PREFERRED JOB

STUDIES APPLIED FOR

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Teaching/Farming / Teacher /Farm Manager/ Management

I am highly dedicated and passionate educator with a proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment. I inspire and empower students to reach their full potential through innovative teaching methods, strong communication skills, and a genuine love for the subject matter. My goal is to instil a lifelong love of learning in every student I teach leaving no one behind.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Date Institution Position

2022-to Doxa Royal Academy, Kumasi, Head of Department

2020-2022 Centre Econ. And Bus. Research, Kumasi Programs Director

2018-2020 Grace Baptist International School, Kumasi English Teacher Grade 10-12

2016-2018 Maranatha International School, Agona Head of English Lang. Dept.

2015-2016 McOttley Finance Limited, Kumasi Branch Manager

2010-2015 Safe Finance Limited, Kumasi General Manager

2009-2011 Women’s World Banking, Ghana, Accra Relationship Manager

2006-2009 Women’s World Banking, Ghana, Kumasi Credit Officer

2003-2006 Faith Sen. High School, Nhyiaeso, Kumasi English Tutor

1999-2003 Adventist Prep. School, Old Tafo Kumasi English Teacher

1996-1997 Akurafu D/A Pri. Sefwi Wiawso Teacher/ Com. Level Facilitator.

1994 todate MA Africa Limited Boaman/Offinso Owner, Cocoa plantation and others

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Date Institution Qualification

2022 to date Jain University (Online) India Masters in Communication and Journalism

2016 -2016 Shaw College, UK Diploma in English for Business (online)

2015-2015 I to I Education, UK TEFL/TESOL (online) Certificate

2003-2007 Kwame Nkrumah University of

Science and Technology, Kumasi BA (Economics/Sociology [2nd Class)

1994-1997 Kibi Teacher Train. College, Kibi Ghana Teacher s Cert A Certificate

2012-2014 St. James Baptist Learning Centre Kumasi Certificate in Theology

1989-1994 Oppon Memorial Secondary School, Kokofu Ordinary Level Certificate

1979-1989 Boaman L/A Middle School Middle School Leaving Certificate

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PERSONAL SKILLS

Strong Leadership qualities with the ability to set and communicate strategies.

Excellent Oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and reasonably.

Ability to tackle complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations

Ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses.

Excellent organizational, delegation, analytical and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict meticulousness

Result oriented and an effective and efficient team player.

Computer and internet Literate

Fiscal responsibility and financial accountability

Acts with integrity

Experienced in farm management

Has an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) accreditation

Passion for farm management

Interested in your land, farm and business

Mother tongue(s)

Asante Twi

Other language(s)

UNDERSTANDING

SPEAKING

WRITING

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

English Language

C1/C2

C1/C2

C1/C2

C1/C2

C1/C2

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French language

A1/A2

A1/A2

A1/A2

A1/A2

A1/A2

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Communication skills

My excellent communication skills as a teacher have been acquired over the years through a combination of education, training, practice, observation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, non-verbal communication, empathy and support, effective feedback, adaptability, clarity and simplicity active listening, practice reflection, observation and mentorship. These skills are essential for creating a positive and effective learning environment and for helping students succeed in their educational journey

I have become a consummate public speaker and a salesman/marketer by training and education, practical listening, observation of successful salesmen, roleplaying exercise, effective story telling. Body language, awareness, tailor my emotional intelligent, the use of technology and data, feedback and self-reflection, continuous learning, networking, practice resilience, seek customer feedback.

Organisational / managerial skills

Time management, classroom management, lesson planning and adaptability, Student assessment, record keeping, communication, classroom technology, crisis management, professional development. These skills have been acquired through professional development workshops, students’ observation, mentorship, peer group observation, classroom experience, continuous learning, parent-teacher communication,

Effective communication, empathy, decision making, problem solving, vision and setting, conflict resolution, delegation, motivation team building, empowerment, accountability time management, ethical competent, feedback and recognition, strategic thinking

Digital skills

SELF-ASSESSMENT

Information processing

Communication

Content creation

Safety

Problem solving

Proficient

Proficient

Independent user

Independent user

Independent user

Levels: Basic user - Independent user - Proficient user

Digital competences - Self-assessment grid

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Good command of office suite (word processor, spread sheet, presentation software) as I took training computer

Adequate knowledge and good command of photo editing software gained as an amateur photographer

Other skills

I am excellent famer and farmer manager. My interest in farming started early in life as my mom who was left to take care us after my father’s was a farmer and I had no choice but learn and I have since been a farmer planting cocoa and other tropical plants.

Driving licence

I have driving licence category C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Conferences

Seminars

Honours and awards

Memberships

References

Citations

Courses

Certifications

Making the customer the really the king, Nest of Ideas, Accra (Nov. 2010)

Cash flow analysis in Credit Delivery, National Banking College (Sept. 2009)

Credit assessment Tools and Techniques, National Banking College (Aug. 2009)

Training in Loan Portfolio Audit Toolkit, Individual lending, Credit Control and

Administration and Delinquency Management, (February, 2008)

Risk and Recovery Management (April, 2007)

Individual Lending Techniques and Tools (March, 2007)

Basic Banking Course, National Banking College (December, 2006)

Teller Excellence Course, National Banking College (December, 2006)

Member of WWBG Product Development Team (2008/2009)

Strategic Business Workshop dubbed “from the Lecture Hall to the Corporate World” organized by the Future

Leaders Group. (November, 2003)

Community Entry technique, CEDEP at KNUST (March 1996)

Core Prefect Agribusiness Management in the Developing World

Core member, Foundation for Future Leaders International (KNUST)

Member, Friends of the Earth International (An environmental NGO)

Course Prefect International Finance & Economics Students (KNUST, 2005).

Course Prefect Rural Sociology Class (KNUST 2005)

Senior School Prefect, Techiman Secondary School, Techiman (1996)

Senior School Prefect, Oppon Memorial Secondary School, Kokofu, (1994)

Senior School Prefect, Boaman L/A Middle School, Boaman, (1989)

Chairman Finance Committee, St. James Baptist Church, Kumasi (2007-2018)

ANNEXES

Passport copy

National Identification,

Picture album

Copes of educational certificated: Degree, Teacher’s Cert A, TESOL/TEFL Certificate

Personal Awards

Copies old appointment letter .

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