Kwadwo Frimpong-Badu
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****-* ******* ***** ***** • High Point NC 27262 • 405-***-****
EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Business Administration- Finance June 2012
PROFILE
Extensive knowledge of financial markets with solid understanding of underlying market fundamentals indicators and estimating and preparing annual sales trends reports
• Deep data analytical and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, conflict resolutions and negotiation skills with clients.
• Knowledge and comprehension of complex financial instruments including derivative contracts.
• Proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Windows; Excel,Access,Powerpoint, Relational databases, Html, Linux, moody’s analytics
• Ability to work under pressure on own initiative, ad-hoc projects and requests.
• Demonstrates ability to work with cross functional teams to build and execute strategies and deliver results
• Experiences in SAP, Six Sigma and Lean.
• Strong forecasting, organizational and telephonic skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rockway Global Alliance, High point, NC. Purchasing Analyst -September 2010- June 2012.
• Budget, Purchase and deliver heavy duty equipments to clients for construction in west Africa
• Process, load and Ship vehicles for company use in West Africa
• Specialized in Imports and Exports for emerging markets and compliance.
• Prepared temporary and final appropriation budgets and maintain listing of accounts receivable and payable
• Prepared written reports highlighting findings and recommendations on Company performance
• Received budgetary estimates for purchases requested by unit heads, and consult with clients as to what purchases should be approved or reduced based on past performance
• Inspected and organize metal frames, steel angles, tubes, and pipes worth three hundred thousand dollars quarterly for shipment.
Solstas Lab Partners, High Point, NC. Microbiology Customer Service Representative. August 2011 – January 2012.
• Acts as a resource, troubleshoots, and investigates customer problems until resolved.
• Use standard microbiological techniques to maintain, enumerate and isolate cultures of microorganisms.
• Review and reconciled business accounts with wrong, outdated information for efficient test orders
• Collect and analyze data, summarize findings in oral or written reports.
• Processed Customer telephone inquiries in a professional manner and timely manner.
• Performed Quality Control by culturing the entire frozen organisms for efficient testing weekly.
Dawbay Global Investment Club, Greensboro, NC. Co-founder & Partner April 2007-Present
• Analyze and discuss global economic trend changes and effects on emerging and developed markets
• Spearhead the discussion and formulation of investment strategy and investment Asset class research
• Manage asset portfolio comprised of equities, fixed income and alternative investments
AFFILIATIONS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Treasurer, Ghana Students Union, University of Central Oklahoma Fall 2008- Spring 2009
• Co-founder and Money manager, Dawbay Investment Club
• Member, Finance club, University of Central Oklahoma Fall 2008-Spring 2009