ERIC TURKSON, BCOM (HONS)

P. O. BOX BT ***

COMMUNITY TWO, TEMA

GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

TEL: +233 (0-591******/+233 (0-208******

EMAIL: adzu2l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A proactive and results-driven Business Development Professional with a strategic understanding of Marketing and Management principles and procedures in the business environment. Able to work in a demanding multi-cultural setting whilst aligning business unit goals with overall organizational strategy.

SPECIALTIES

New Market Development, Strategic Business Planning, Change Management, Alliance Management, Product Development, Cost Control Strategies, Technology Development, Client Relations Management & Communication, Project & Program Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Director (Operations)

Beap Energy Ghana Limited (January 2019 – Present)

Co-ordinate regulatory compliance (example: NPA, Fire Service, Standards Authority, BNI, AOMC, Dealers, Transporters etc.).

Ensuring availability of petroleum products at various outlets.

In-charge of expansion drive-scouting for new sites and outlets.

Co-ordinate staff trainings.

In-charge of branding.

Marketing Manager

Dukes Petroleum Company Limited, Agona Swedru, Ghana (October 2004 – December 2018

Directing and controlling strategies to ensure that the Company develops the right balance in terms of business development and marketing deliverables.

Attending Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) meetings at the Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy (Ghana).

Representing the Company on a regular basis at the Oil Refinery meetings.

Determining resource needs of business units for the preparation of annual financial budget.

Regular review of employees’ performance, systems and procedures and submission of proposals for improving efficiency.

Appraisal and implementation of employee training and educational programmes within approved budget limits.

Coordination of labour negotiations for approval and administration of labour agreements as and when necessary.

Development and recommendation to the directorate for approval, administration of personnel policies, wages and salaries and fringe benefits for employees.

Providing relevant business support in areas of selection, appointments, transfers, discipline and promotion or release of any employee.

Organizing periodic seminars and training programmes with marketing representatives, customers/dealers and transporters.

Preparing periodic activity reports on the Company’s Sales operations.

Monitoring the activities of competitor marketers with recommendation to Management.

Conducting periodic checks on fuel service stations with reports to Management for improvement.

Sales & Administrative Officer

Agapet Oil Marketing Company Limited, Tema, Ghana (June 2003 - October 2004)

Carried out operational and tactical responsibilities in pursuit of the Company’s sales objectives.

Handled all products presentations to clients and advised on effective payment terms. Managed product requests and supplied them within set turnaround time (TAT) for delivery.

Submitted monthly and ad hoc reports on all sales transactions for Management’s decision.

Attending Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) meetings at the Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy (Ghana).

Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, staffing and coordinating of all office activities.

Health Care Assistant - Rhema Care

Epsom Hospital (Mental Wards), Norwood Junction, London, UK (February 2003 - May 2003)

Observed status of all patients as per generated reports.

Organized and coordinated all social and corporate events for patients as part of the Hospital’s healing and developmental process.

Assisted in the daily check of blood pressure and pulse levels of patients.

Handled all administrative and transactional duties at the mental wards.

Prepared and generated to Hospital Administrators, all weekly and monthly reports on health status of patients for decision-making.

Security Officer - Alert Security

SGB Company Limited, Harsco House, Leatherhead - Surrey, UK (October 2002 - January 2003)

Screened and professionally received all incoming telephone calls and relayed them to respective business unit desks.

Served as the focal point for all enquiries or first point of call at the Company’s front desk. Monitored all in-house and external closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for surveillance and security purposes.

Conducted regular planned and unplanned patrol checks in the Company’s building to ensure full compliance to applicable security and safety standards.

Prepared and submitted monthly reports on security operations, captured risky activities and advised on measures to mitigate all risk factors.

Teacher (National Service) - Post-Bachelor’s Degree Ghana Education Service, Juabeso-Bia, Ghana (September 2001 - August 2002)

Effectively taught pupils in the following subject areas; Technical Drawing, Technical Skills.

Responsible for the consistent academic and social development of pupils in the school.

Coordinated subject area examinations, scripts marking and assessment reports for all pupils as per approved academic calendar.

Prepared lesson notes and regular academic reports to Senior Management of the school for prudent decision-making.

Business Manager

Dateline Marketing Company Limited, Accra, Ghana (January 1995 - February 1997)

Coordinated full-cycle press conferences and conducted post-conference interviews on all products for managed companies.

Effectively handled all product presentations and launches on behalf of all managed companies.

Carried out extensive surveys and research for managed companies on respective industry trends, competitor positioning and new market development.

Handled all managed companies publicity in terms of product and program advertisements, corporate branding and positioning, and communication.

Prepared and submitted monthly reports on all managed companies for prudent decision- making.

Teacher (National Service) - Post-GCE O & A Level Ghana Education Service, Breman Asikuma, Ghana (September 1993 - August 1994)

Effectively taught pupils in the following subject areas; Technical Drawing, Technical Skills.

Responsible for the consistent academic and social development of pupils in the school.

Coordinated subject area examinations, script marking and assessment reports for all pupils as per approved academic calendar.

Prepared lesson notes and regular academic reports to Senior Management of the school for prudent decision-making.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom (Hons) - University of Pune, MAH. India (1998 - 2001) Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration) - Punjabi University, India (1997 - 1998) General Certificate of Education (A-Level) in Business - Ghana National College, Ghana (1991 - 1993) General Certificate of Education (O-Level) in Business - Nsaba Secondary School, Ghana (1985 - 1990/1)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Managing Customer Care in a Competitive Environment (9-12 February, 2004)

Leadership in a Competitive Diverse Multicultural Global Changing Environments (10-12 February, 2001)

COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

Skilled influencer, visionary and strategic-thinker

Attention to details, collaborative and driven to deliver

Analytical and effective communicator

Easily adaptable to new and changing environments

Ethical practice and excellent business acumen

Ability to work for longer hours with little or no supervision

Relationship builder and personally credible

Open-minded and tolerant

ICT PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

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Language C and Introduction to C++

HyperText Markup Language (HTML)

Internet and E-Commerce

Oracle 8i

Basic Java

MEMBERSHIP

Member - Oversight Committee to the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) in Ghana.

INTERESTS

Working with database programs, counseling, web page designing, e-commerce, listening to music.

REFERENCES - Available upon request

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