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Abigail Dzifa Manu

Abigail Dzifa Manu

Accra

Summary

Organized Administrative Assistant to the Executive offering 3 years background implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies and monitoring administrative projects. Coordinated and tech-savvy professional with in-depth knowledge of job-related equipment. Skillful in maintaining filing systems and creating and reconciling expense reports. Helpful and friendly individual comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director

CDD-Ghana
09.2021 - Current
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the executive director in planning, organizing, and executing initiatives related to research, democracy, and governance.
  • Manage the executive director's calendar, prioritize appointments, and coordinate meetings and conferences with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and review documents, reports, and presentations for the executive director, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organization standards.
  • Act as a liaison between the executive director and other team members, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, including sensitive donor and partner communications.
  • Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, fundraising activities, and donor outreach efforts.
  • Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports for the executive director's domestic and international trips.
  • Maintain and organize files, records, and documents related to the organization's projects and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with team members to coordinate logistics for conferences, workshops, and events related to the NGO's mission.
  • Provide support for board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items.
  • Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events, and team-building exercises by selecting vendors and venues, managing budgets, and developing event plans.
  • Help with interpretation/Translations: English to French, French to English.

Administrative Assistant Intern (NSS)

CDD-Ghana
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with the organization and maintenance of the office filing system for easy retrieval of information.
  • Maintained confidentiality and security of sensitive information to protect privacy and security of company data.
  • Prepared and edited documents and reports for quality and accuracy.
  • Assisted in managing the daily administrative tasks of the office, including handling phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings, conferences, and appointments for senior staff members and the Executive Director
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and memos as needed to support departmental operations.
  • Assisted with event planning and logistics, including coordinating catering and guest lists.


Human Resources Assistant Intern

Bulley&Associates
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on the human resources database.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes, and terminations.
  • Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at the direction of the supervisor.

Human Resources Assistant Intern

Enterprise Development Hub
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
  • Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.

Bilingual Secretary

ABC Fashion House
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed filing system, entered data, and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Handled interpretation (English-French/French-English)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

UPSA
Accra
10.2023

HND Bilingual Secretaryship And Management - Management And Public Administration

Accra Technical University
Accra
08.2020

High School Diploma -

Faith Community Baptist
Accra
05.2016

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Knowledge of NGO operations and governance principles
  • Multitasking and problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities
  • Calendar Management
  • Administrative Management
  • Travel Planning
  • Time Management

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse

Timeline

Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director

CDD-Ghana
09.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant Intern (NSS)

CDD-Ghana
11.2020 - 08.2021

Human Resources Assistant Intern

Bulley&Associates
02.2020 - 05.2020

Human Resources Assistant Intern

Enterprise Development Hub
07.2018 - 08.2018

Bilingual Secretary

ABC Fashion House
07.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

UPSA

HND Bilingual Secretaryship And Management - Management And Public Administration

Accra Technical University

High School Diploma -

Faith Community Baptist

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