Hi, I’m
ADOLPHINE AMA SETORWU SEGBEDEKU ODEI
ACCRA
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience across multiple domains, including law, graphic design, ICT, operations, project management, event coordination, and educational consultancy. Demonstrating adaptability and efficiency in every professional endeavour, I am driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
In pursuit of a lead position, I aim to harness my multifaceted skill set such as Interpersonal Skills, Budget Management, Event Coordination, Business Support and Planning, Graphic Design, Negotiation Skills, Client and Employee Relations, Office Management and extensive experience to foster innovation to deliver tangible results.
Throughout my career, I have fostered collaboration, demonstrated innovation, and championed positive transformation in academic and community settings. Recognising the importance of building productive relationships with stakeholders, I excel in inspiring teams to achieve organizational objectives and exceed expectations.
With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, I am well-equipped to support day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions. I approach every task with dedication and enthusiasm. Striving to deliver the best and contribute to the team and organisation's success.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
4
Certification
3
Languages
Work History
Besorah Creative (Event, Marketing, Design&Print)
Chief Operations Officer
12.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Designed, edited, and published Today's Peer News Magazine, featuring articles written by children to inspire young minds.
- Produced and designed Besorah Christian Magazines, contributing to increased readership and brand recognition.
- Supervised website creation and management.
- Oversaw the strategic direction of Besorah Creative, driving growth and engagement.
- Organized events like Today's Peer Funfair, providing free tickets to less privileged children.
- Established strong partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance corporate reputation.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal operational results.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Revamped quality assurance protocols, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional products.
- Coordinated stage, lighting, sound, video, and photography for concerts and programs, ensuring seamless execution.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Global Reach Consultant Ltd, UK
Executive Assistant / Operations Manager
02.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Providing Executive support with administrative functions and business planning to Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) and Managing Director
- Arranged video conferences and workshops for international student recruitment.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Implementing strategies for social media growth.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Attending and responding to emails and telephone calls on behalf of the C.E.O requires the application of decision-making capabilities
- Supervised website creation and management.
- Facilitated onboarding and departure of new employees and leavers
- Created content for upload on social media pages through graphics designing and video editing.
Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) and Christ Oasis Ministries Int
Personal Assistant to Lead Pastor
06.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Provided exceptional support to Head Pastor and team members, increasing overall team efficiency by 40%
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Maximise productivity through proactive feedback and support
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Improved the overall visibility of the church in Accra through the strategic marketing and media campaigns adopted, on radio, billboards and fliers.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Coordinated church events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
Freelance
School Establishment Consultant
06.2015 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Assisted in establishing four Montessori Schools in Ghana, from conception to operation.
- Led marketing and enrollment efforts
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Assisting with the recruitment of teachers
- Draw out Curriculum for teachers
- Combating intense market competition, instilling a relentless focus on student enrollment and retention
- Managing day-to-day administration at the initial stages.
- Instituting a culture of maintaining excellent standards.
- Improved visibility through strategic marketing campaigns and media initiatives.
Delta Montessori School and Delta College of Technology respectively
Administrative Assistant and Manager
08.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Organizing meetings with senior management and member of the executive board
- Record meetings, consolidate and track out outstanding action
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the College of Technology and provided ICT training to students and staff while providing certificate programmes in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, web design and Networking
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase enrollment and enhance brand visibility.
Reproductive Justice Agenda
Chairman, Board of Directors
07.2013 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Spearheaded reproductive health campaign dubbed “KNOW WATSUP” in Junior and Senior High Schools.
- Collaborated with UNAIDS and the University of Ghana student representative council to have HIV/AIDS screening and sensitization done on the University's campus and Labone Senior High School.
- Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing strategic planning processes and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to support effective communication, collaboration, and alignment on strategic goals.
Graphic Communications Group Limited
Graphic Designer (National Service / Contract)
08.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Assisting in the designing of the six leading newspapers: Daily Graphic, Graphic Sports, Graphic Business, Showbiz, Mirror and Junior Graphic
- Published articles in Daily Graphic.
Canada World Youth Exchange Programme
Volunteer
09.2008 - 03.2009
Job overview
- In Fredericton, Canada, I dedicated my time to supporting local causes, including assisting in a community kitchen, fundraising for the Diabetes Association of Canada, participating in the Breast Cancer Run for the Cure, and organizing canned food collections for the Men and Women's Shelter during Halloween.
- I volunteered with the New Brunswick Lung Association in Fredericton where I engaged in daily news monitoring of climate change-related topics in major New Brunswick and Canadian media outlets.
- I also assisted with inventory management, and public outreach, through tire pressure clinics, and compiled contact information for surveys.
- In Ghana, I volunteered as a Maths and Science Teacher at Mampong Presbyterian Junior High School, actively contributing to the education and development of students in these critical subjects.
Education
Wisconsin International University College, Accra, Ghana
LLB from Law
05.2023
GIMPA, Accra, Ghana
Post-Graduate Diploma from Information Communication Technology
05.2016
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Design
05.2013
Skills
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- QuarkXPress
- Canva
- Graphic Designing
- Video Editing
- Event Coordinating
- Interpersonal Skills
- Branding strategies
- Client and Employee Relations
Accomplishments
- I worked on brand identity, billboard, and magazine designs for reputable companies, both local and international.
- I coordinated prestigious events for banks, businesses, and Universities.
- I designed and published Today's Peer News Magazine, featuring articles written by children to inspire young minds.
- I assisted in establishing four Montessori Schools in Ghana, from conception to operation.
- Was elected the General Secretary of the College of Art and Social Science of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
- Was elected the SRC General Secretary of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
- Representative, National Union of Ghanaian Students and University Student Association of Ghana
Certification
- Institution: Cejep Marie Victorin, Montreal (Quebec-Canada),
Attestation for College study in Community Development and Cross-Cultural
- Institution: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Women in Politics Certificate
Training
Project Management Professional Course (PMP)
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design by Google
Travel Experience
United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Ewe
Upper intermediate (B2)
Twi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Availability
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Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Quark Express
Canva
Adobe Premier Pro
Interests
Swimming
Singing
Travel
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
Executive Assistant / Operations Manager
Global Reach Consultant Ltd, UK
02.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Assistant to Lead Pastor
Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) and Christ Oasis Ministries Int
06.2016 - 01.2020
Chief Operations Officer
Besorah Creative (Event, Marketing, Design&Print)
12.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant and Manager
Delta Montessori School and Delta College of Technology respectively
08.2015 - 06.2017
School Establishment Consultant
Freelance
06.2015 - 05.2019
Graphic Designer (National Service / Contract)
Graphic Communications Group Limited
08.2013 - 10.2014
Chairman, Board of Directors
Reproductive Justice Agenda
07.2013 - 06.2016
Volunteer
Canada World Youth Exchange Programme
09.2008 - 03.2009
Wisconsin International University College
LLB from Law
GIMPA
Post-Graduate Diploma from Information Communication Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Design
- Institution: Cejep Marie Victorin, Montreal (Quebec-Canada),
Attestation for College study in Community Development and Cross-Cultural
- Institution: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Women in Politics Certificate
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