ALEXANDER BUCKMAN
KUMASI -ADUM
Summary
Results-oriented Education & Program Administrator with over thirteen years of leadership experience driving organizational growth, capacity building, and instructional excellence. Proven track record of scaling student enrollment by 100%through strategic program implementation, training new educators for the job market, and leading cross-functional faculty teams. Expert in stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven program management seeking to elevate operational efficiency in a high-impact, lucrative role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator in Religious Education
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
04.2022 - Current
- Managed scheduling and communication for meetings, improving collaboration among teams.
- Led initiatives to improve community outreach programs, increasing participation rates significantly.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with leadership to align project goals with organizational mission and values.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning, leading to more targeted and effective project initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new staff, leading to quicker onboarding and higher initial productivity levels.
- Played key role in rebranding efforts, coordinating between design teams and marketing to ensure cohesive and impactful launch.
- Reduced expenses for office supplies by negotiating contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings without compromising on quality.
- Spearheaded volunteer program that expanded organization's community outreach, enhancing its public image and engagement.
IT Officer
Anwiam Specialist Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed and maintained hospital information systems to enhance patient data management.
- Provided technical support for hardware and software issues across departments.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions in workflows.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on new technologies and system updates.
- Implemented data security measures to protect sensitive patient information.
- Analyzed system performance and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Led initiatives to upgrade IT infrastructure, improving overall operational effectiveness.
- Trained employees on various software programs to optimize their usage and increase overall productivity levels within the organization.
- Reduced IT-related issues for employees by providing timely technical support and troubleshooting solutions.
Teacher- Grade 4
WAG Angels Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed curricula increasing retention by 25%
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance academic performance.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus
Kumasi, Ghana11-2027
PC 101-103 - Professional, University And Life Skills
BYU Pathway
Online03-2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
University Education Winneba Kumasi Campus
Kumasi, Ghana06-2018
Skills
- Educational Technology
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship building
- MS office
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Schedule coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Recordkeeping
- Strategic planning
- Administrative leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff supervision
- Information collection
- Report writing
- Professional networking
- Budget planning
- Financial management
- Resource allocation
- Training Facilitation
- Program Management
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Coordination
- Outcome Assessment
Certification
- Faculty Leadership: Serves as Faculty Leader, fostering teamwork and building the capacity of full-time religious educators to effectively train and support stake-called teachers and supervisors.
- Pre-service Training: Functions as a Pre-service Instructor, designing curricula to train, mentor, and prepare incoming religious educators for successful entry into the job market.
- Talent Development: Designed and executed a comprehensive teacher training program, significantly improving regional instructional effectiveness and student engagement scores.
- Priesthood Alignment: Collaborated with priesthood leaders to align educational programs with local needs, directly improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for stake and ward leadership.
- Financial Stewardship: Managed the regional budget, ensuring rigorous financial accountability, policy compliance, and resource optimization.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Fante
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Coordinator in Religious Education
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
04.2022 - Current
IT Officer
Anwiam Specialist Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
Teacher- Grade 4
WAG Angels Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Philosophy - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus
PC 101-103 - Professional, University And Life Skills
BYU Pathway
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Education
University Education Winneba Kumasi Campus