Project Manager / Admin Manager/ Executive Assistant

KAKRA BENEFO ASANTE (Ms)

Accra +233-***-***-*** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Experienced manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. I am also well-versed in personnel management, office management, operations management, business development and customer service.

SKILLS

• Excellent leader who has helped improve operational efficiency in every position.

• Recognized by peers as being good communicator in helping relay messages from Executives and policymakers to front-line employees.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Quick Books WORK HISTORY

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 01/2020 to CURRENT

The Virtual Team Accra

• Develop and administer policies and procedures

• Plan & Organize employee related events such as trainings and retreats

• Support the recruitment processes.

• Lead the creation of systems for effective office management General Administration.

• Responsible for external and internal correspondence (letters, reports, emails, write-ups, content creation for social media, etc).

• Other General administrative functions.

PROJECTS & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 08/2019 to 12/2019 Nhyiramma Foundation Accra

Project Management

• Organized workshops and developed projects for community partners under the Foundation's Women Empowerment, Community Development and WASH programs.

• Prepared detailed budget and progress reports every month to ensure all projects were implemented according to requirements, schedule, and budget.

• Developed content for all correspondence relating to projects (proposals, cover letters, sponsorship letters, dodnor reports, management reports, media report, etc.).

• Organized project meetings that involved progress reviews and future planning to ensure all team members are on the same page.

• Evaluated projects at every stage to identify potential issues that may hinder project progress, and took the steps to ensure risks were limited.

• Coordinated the activities of other team members Administrative Management

• Created systems and procedures designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative work.

• Ensured office equipment was consistently running to avoid halts in work.

• Proficiently scheduled and coordinated meetings, media interviews, appointments, and travel for the team.

• Acted as the first point of contact and liaison between the Foundation, its funding and community partners.

• Established and maintained a highly efficient and effective filing system. Accomplishments:

• Played a key role in the Foundation's receipt of the Shero of the year award at the Ghana Outstanding Women Award 2019 and the Woman in Philanthropy Award received from the National Philanthropy Awards in 2019.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 01/2017 to 01/2019

Dream Ticket Enterprise Accra

• Managed and supervised daily operations of organization.

• Addressed operational issues and concerns in a timely fashion.

• Supervised operations team to ensure operational excellence and excellent customer service.

• Oversight over operational cost and budget activities.

• Responsible for interviewing, recruiting, training, performance evaluation, promotion and termination activities.

PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGER 01/2012 to 10/2017 Osei-Kusi Foundation Accra

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepared project proposals and reports.

• Planned and executed all projects under the various program areas

(Education, Women Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Community Development).

• Directed and coordinated project teams and mobilized resources to ensure that project deliverables were achieved.

• Organized field visits to engage various project partners.

• Collaborated with management and donors through the provision of regular reports and feedback on ongoing projects

Accomplishments:

• Successfully led fundraising efforts which yielded over Three hundred thousand dollars for projects during my employment period.

• Achieved 60% increase in the Foundation's partnership base by planning and leading a partnership drive.

• Developed and managed profitable and mutually beneficial relationships between the Foundation and top personalities both local and international, local and international organizations, Government agencies such as the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Private Enterprise Federation, AGI.

• Successfully streamlined all programs by developing and implementing an operational guide for all programs.

• Played a key role in the Foundation's receipt of the following awards; Philanthropic Foundation of the year at the National Philanthropy Awards 2017, High Impact Award at the SME-Ghana Awards 2016 and several other award nominations.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10/2011 to 01/2012

Osei-Kusi Foundation Accra

• Managed the daily operations of the Foundation.

• Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

• Assisted in the formulation and execution of short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for the Foundation.

• Managed public relationship and ensuring positive relationship with the public.

• Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.

• Organized international and domestic travel arrangements for Executive President, including all transportation and hotel stays.

• Generated activity reports, newsletters, presentations, press releases and coordinating all media activities.

• Managed bank accounts, liaising with the company's bankers, set up online payments and part of the cheque signatories.

• Ensured expenditure is appropriately authorized before payment.

• Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.

• Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.

• Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.

• Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency. NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL 09/2010 to 08/2011

CHRAJ Accra

• Assisted with receiving and dispatching letters.

• Filing of documents Supported in managing the office and procuring office supplies.

• Participated in community outreaches to educate the public on their human rights Community and Volunteer Work Electoral Commission Accra, Ghana 2009 Assisted with administrative duties at the general registry of the commission.

INTERN 06/2008 to 08/2008

Achimota Hospital Accra, Ghana, Ghana

• Worked in the reproductive and child health unit to assist the nurses to attend to new mothers at their child welfare clinic.

• Assisted to counsel young people on reproductive health issues at the Adolescent Center.

• Participated in campaigns to educate the public on reproductive health and nutrition.

EDUCATION

MBA Project Management

Wisconsin International University College August, 20011 – May,2013

• Course Modules (Monitoring and Evaluation, Marketing, Strategic management, Org. behavior, etc.)

BSc Degree Home Science Course

University of Ghana July, 2006- May, 2010

• Modules (Family resource management, Child development, Consumer behavior, Nutrition, etc.)

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

• Hold a Driver’s License ‘B'

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