ERIC KOFI AMPOFO
Professional Summary
Organized and a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skills
Marketing Activities Management
Stakeholder Negotiations
Verbal and Written Communication
Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Data Analysis and visualization
Branding
Great analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Management
Relationship Banking
Customer Service
Ability to work extra hours
Media planning and buying
Work History
Senior Personal Banker,
Commerce Bank, St. Louis, MO April 2022 to Date
Open checking and savings account as well as help customers access various types of consumer and business loans
Educate customers on a variety of retail products and digital solutions that enhance the customer experience
Ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and efficiently, while complying with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Actively listen to customers and make appropriate recommendations that match their needs
Interact with customers both in person and through proactive phone calls to ensure their financial needs are being met
Marketing Manager,
Bamp LLC, Granite City, ILL. 2020 to 2022
Researched new opportunities
Developed marketing strategies
Implemented marketing plans
Oversaw the marketing team
Managed marketing budget
Business Development Manager 2017 to 2020
Eco Foods, Accra, Ghana
Planned and oversaw new marketing potentials
Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
Supported marketing teams, creating, deploying and optimizing campaigns for clients.
Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
Marketing and Advertising Consultant, 2017 to 2020
PG Advertising – Accra, Ghana
Creation of television and radio commercials
Media planning and buying
Establishing a relationship with key stakeholders
Executed full custom market research project life-cycle from inception to completion, managing external vendors and partnering with internal stakeholders.
Informed supervisors and company leaders on markets and regional sales needs to best meet customer needs and maximize revenue.
Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
Attracted new clients by creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
Relationship Manager/Customer Service and Support 2009 to 2017
Capital Bank, Ghana
Executed sales strategy reflective of the local market conditions to ensure that sales targets are met. This included having product knowledge, cross-selling and keeping up to date with changes and developments in the local market/area to drive optimal achievement sales opportunities.
Managed and maintained current business relationships and sought new accounts through sales
Engaged in business development activities and solicitation of new business; was actively involved in instilling and maintaining a positive sales environment through education of the Bank’s products and services.
Performed prequalification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends.
Analyzed financial statements of new customers and evaluated all loan documents.
Contribute to the growth of deposits, loans and overdrafts to increase the profitability of the branch.
Education
MBA: Business Administration 12/2021
Fontbonne University - St Louis, Missouri
Completed professional development in Business Analytics
Master of Arts: Business Psychology, (Market & Advertising Psych.) 10/2014
University of Applied Management - Accra, Ghana
Professional development completed in Market and Advertising Psychology
Associate of Arts: Psychology 10/2014
University of Applied Management - Accra, Ghana
Bachelor of Science: Agriculture 05/2007
University Cape Coast - Accra, Ghana
Completed professional development in Plant and Animal Breeding