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Akosua Owusu-Ansah

Toronto

Summary

I am a highly motivated and aspiring young professional with a Bachelor of Science degree and experience in community engagement. I aspire to develop advanced data collection, analysis, and management skills to enhance and promote healthy behaviours. Through dedicated efforts, I aim to contribute to the improvement of health and well-being of communities by leveraging my expertise to create positive and sustainable impacts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Toronto Centre for Global Leadership in Financial Supervision
Toronto
05.2023 - 10.2023

Toronto Centre provides high quality capacity building programs and guidance for financial supervisors and regulators, primarily in developing nations, to advance financial stability and inclusion

  • I successfully coordinated and managed the implementation of programs for financial supervisors across the globe
  • I exhibited strong attention to detail by meticulously reviewing, editing, formatting, and proofreading program materials on financial supervision to ensure accuracy of grammar and clarity.
  • I collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance and technical support, to ensure smooth program execution for multiple initiatives and programs.
  • I managed day-to-day project activities, including scheduling meetings and monitoring project timelines.
  • I proficiently managed flight bookings to various countries for program directors and leaders, adhering to program budgets and organizational travel policies while liaising with finance for necessary approvals.
  • I compiled, analyzed, and generated comprehensive evaluation reports, highlighting insights to improve program effectiveness continuously.
  • I recorded weekly meetings and edited reports with program coordinators, leaders, and directors. I provided technical and logistical support for online meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

Financial Literacy Program Outreach Coordinator

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA)
Toronto
12.2022 - 04.2023

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the largest national accounting organizations in the

world, representing some 220,000 CPAs at the national and international levels.

  • I assisted in maintaining and establishing new partnerships with over two hundred stakeholders, including schools, newcomer organizations, and libraries across Canada, to promote the financial literacy program offered by CPA Canada.
  • Through phone calls and emails, I contacted host organizations in Canada to raise awareness about programs targeted at youth, women, newcomers and adults.
  • I acted as the first point of contact to address questions or concerns about the financial literacy sessions offered by the organization.
  • I utilized data administrative skills to track the progress and organization's goals by maintaining outreach contacts in CPA Canada's database and providing concrete data on the effectiveness of outreach efforts.

Donor Relations Associate

Doctors Without Borders
Toronto
05.2021 - 07.2022

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides emergency medical humanitarian care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

  • I was the first point of contact for individuals and corporate donors to process and generate over CAD$ 100K worth of monetary donations.
  • I managed and updated physical and digital donor account information to keep accurate and updated records
  • I liaised with different teams (finance, IT, and mass marketing) through internal communication channels to address client queries and increase donor satisfaction.

Program Facilitator

Visions of Science
Toronto
05.2019 - 05.2020

Visions of Science is a charitable organization that aims to advance educational achievements and the positive development of youth from low-income and marginalized communities through meaningful engagement in STEM fields.

  • I managed a science fair organized by the organization, where students showcased their interests and knowledge in the STEM field by presenting various science projects.
  • I implemented Social and Emotional Learning (SELs) activities that influenced members' recognition and understanding of emotional intelligence.

Research Assistant

SickKids Center for Community Mental Health
Toronto
05.2016 - 05.2018

SickKids works with children, youth and their families to provide mental health support and treatment that is informed by research and evidence.

  • I performed data entry tasks and utilized statistical analysis programs, including Excel, to find data trends that reflected an improvement in the participants' mental health, cognitive abilities, and motor skills.
  • I maintained up-to-date patient information in the clinical trial management system.
  • I assisted in designing and evaluating new community health programs run in schools and hospitals.
  • I participated in ground meetings and conferences alongside various healthcare professionals to learn about diagnosing, preventing, and treating different psychological and physiological disorders, including medical trauma in children.

Student Mentor

IMANI Mentorship Program
Toronto
05.2016 - 05.2018

The Imani Academic Mentorship Program aims to meet the needs of the community to increase the representation of black students in post-secondary environments, including universities.

  • I assisted in planning and implementing an appropriate instructional program and learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
  • I mentored five high school students to improve their academic performance by providing weekly support.
  • I conducted group programs that demonstrated increased self-esteem and self-confidence among students to help improve their academic performance.
  • I organized activities and events to promote student involvement in the community.

Patient Care Assistant

Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • I helped to deliver patient care in the post-natal and ante-natal clinics by communicating with the patients to understand their needs better and to ensure they were comfortable.
  • I performed administrative duties, including filling and organizing patient files and official documentation.
  • I facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinated special events for patients and families and provided educational materials and emotional guidance.
  • I liaised with patients, doctors, and staff to assess medical charts and promote high communication and interaction.

Marketing and Public Relations Intern

African Leadership Academy
Johannesburg
06.2016 - 08.2016

ALA’s Global Scholars program is a summer camp aimed at engaging young aspiring leaders from all over the world by offering

a positive African experience while engaging with educators and local businesses. Participants gain tangible skills

working with South African entrepreneurs while building leadership skills with peers.

  • I was responsible for Marketing the prestigious Global Scholars Program (GSP) hosted by ALA to local and global partners, resulting in increased participation of scholars and participants the following year.
  • I challenged students to learn and investigate the root causes of social issues and meaningfully connect with their community partners in Johannesburg, South Africa, to curate solutions.
  • I implemented programs designed to teach students how to drive positive social change within the community through experiential activities and group discussions.
  • I recorded participants' interviews to learn more about their experiences and how to improve the program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Certificate Program - Clinical Public Health And Health Research

University of Toronto
Toronto
08-2024

Certificate - Clinical Research

Michener Institute of Education At UHN
Toronto
08-2024

Skills

  • Program Coordination and administration Stakeholder engagement
  • Community Outreach Research and Facts Collecting Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office)
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-organized and the ability to prioritize
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Multi-tasking and time management

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Toronto Centre for Global Leadership in Financial Supervision
05.2023 - 10.2023

Financial Literacy Program Outreach Coordinator

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA)
12.2022 - 04.2023

Donor Relations Associate

Doctors Without Borders
05.2021 - 07.2022

Program Facilitator

Visions of Science
05.2019 - 05.2020

Marketing and Public Relations Intern

African Leadership Academy
06.2016 - 08.2016

Research Assistant

SickKids Center for Community Mental Health
05.2016 - 05.2018

Student Mentor

IMANI Mentorship Program
05.2016 - 05.2018

Patient Care Assistant

Mount Sinai Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto

Certificate Program - Clinical Public Health And Health Research

University of Toronto

Certificate - Clinical Research

Michener Institute of Education At UHN
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