Information Professional

CURRICULUM VITAE

PETER JAMES ANTHONY ASAE

PERSONAL DATA

Name: Peter James Anthony Asae

Address: P O Box 395, Accra

Nationality : Ghanaian Email : *******@*****.***

Highest Qualification

BA- Information Studies

Phone / Mobile

+233-***-***-***, +233-***-***-***

PROFILE

Experienced library expert with over seven years of experience working in Higher Education Library settings. Proficient in cataloging books, maintaining library supplies, updating records, implementation of preventive measures to ensure longevity of library materials and assisting student and faculty with finding library books and resources. Bringing forth a love of academia and books, combined with a true passion for helping others.

Key Qualities

*Team Player

*strong Managerial and leadership qualities

*Knowledge of relevant library software management

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

*Problem-solving orientation and resourcefulness

ABILITIES

-Ability to understand the working environment quickly and respond to critical patron problem counting on my strong background in library studies

- Proven records of executing and delivering on schedule and prioritizing of work.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Public Health Nurses’ School, Korle-Bu

Assistant Librarian/ Assistant Administrative Manager 2017 - Date

Duties:

•Responsible for circulating and maintaining the integrity of the collection and ensuring accurate records.

•Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources and automated information systems; for instance, the use of OPAC

•Serve as liaison with other departments and students within the College in order to provide information on available resources, programs and/or services.

•Act as final arbitrator for individual patron complaints or concerns regarding circulation services.

•Implement the library's programming and policies.

Wisconsin International University College Ghana

National Service and Permanent Employment

Senior Library Assistant October 2013 – October 2017

Duties:

•Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources and automated information systems; for instance, the use of OPAC

•Provide assistance to the Librarian in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and other materials

•Help establish and maintain a high customer service performance standard.

•Assist in the processing of new materials.

•Shelve reading and shelving of print materials after use

•Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to the Librarian

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Graphic Communication Group Limited

Circulation Clerk (November 2012 – October 2013)

Main duties included:

Ensure proper labeling of newspapers to respective vendors

Ensure safe delivery of newspapers to respective vendors, agents and sub agents.

Record quantities of newspapers issued out

Communicate regularly with the Department Head

Electoral Commission, Ghana

2012 General Election 7th -8th December 2012

Presiding Officer

Duties:

•Setting up the polling station.

•Taking proper custody of the Biometric Verification Device (BVD), ballot boxes, ballot papers and all other materials required for the conduct of the poll.

•Supervising the work of Polling Assistants and promptly resolving any problems they encounter.

•Resolving problems relating to the verification of voters.

•Explaining decisions taken on any matter pertaining to the election to a Candidate or his/her Polling Agent.

•Maintaining order at the polling station.

•Undercounting thorough counting of the votes cast.

•Announcing the results of the election at the polling.

•Conveying ballot boxes and election materials to the Returning Officer after the poll.

Electoral Commission, Ghana

2012 Biometric Voter Registration March- May, 2012

Registration Officer

Duties:

Ensure that the registration centre is properly set up for a free flow of applicants within the centre.

Take charge of the registration centre and all materials, equipment and documents in the centre.

Ensure the issuance of photo laminated cards to registered voters.

Maintain discipline and order at the registration centre and resolve all issues that may crop up.

Prompt Code Limited

Sales Personnel January 2011 - February, 2012

Duties:

Educate individuals, groups and organizations on the use of the prompt code service

Coding or signing up of interested individuals, groups and organizations onto the system.

Making a consistent visit to clients to check the effectiveness of the service.

Education / Qualifications

University of Ghana 2009 - 2013

BA Information Studies with Sociology

Institute of Commercial Management July – September, 2016

Diploma In Customer Service

Computer Software And Design January – June, 2009

Software – Microsoft Office Suite

Other Professional Courses

Technical Support Fundamentals May 2021

An online non-credit course authorized by Google and offered through Coursera

https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/F6ZZAYDWZ6S6

•AuthorAID Research Communication 3rd Oct. – 20th Nov. 2017 HTTPS://MOODLE.INASP.INFO/BADGES/BADGE.PHP?HASH=484F5243807256734CE678FF1CAEE420559E5D53

• Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Access to 23rd Oct. – 5th Nov. 2017

Global Online Research in Agriculture

Seminars Attended

CARLIGH Ebsco Workshop June 2017

oBy Ebsco in collaboration with CARLIGH, Accra.

Youth Investment and Empowerment Seminar February 2011

oBy IBI capital, Accra.

Entrepreneurship training: 2011

oBy 21ST Century Entrepreneur Foundation, Accra

REFEREES

Dr. Theresa Adu

The Librarian

University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

PMB 31, Ho, Volta Region.

Email: ****@****.***.**

Mob: 027*******

Mrs. Comfort Asare

The President

Ghana Library Association

Accra.

Email: *******.*****@****-*****.***.**

Mob: 024*******

Mr. Martin Omari

Branch Manager

Graphic Communication Group Ltd.

Kumasi.

Email: ***************@*****.***

Mob: 024*******

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