Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certificates and Awards
Leadership Positions and Membership of Social Organizations
References
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
Teacher
Amanda Addai-Tinagyaa

Amanda Addai-Tinagyaa

Statistician | Data Manager | Entrepreneur
Kumasi

Summary

An accomplished statistician and data analytics professional with over 5 years of experience working on community development initiatives in Ghana. Skilled in leveraging robust statistical methods, data collection, data management, and analytical tools like R, Excel, and SPSS to derive insights from complex datasets. Adept at translating data into actionable strategies to drive sustainable progress and inform decision-making processes.

Key strengths:

- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

- Data Visualization and Report Generation

- Census and Survey Operations Management

- Project Planning and Statistical Training

- Cross-Cultural Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

- Strategic Planning and Policy Recommendations

- AI Career Essentials and Career Acceleration

Passionate about employing rigorous statistical acumen to drive evidence-based policymaking and sustainable community development initiatives. A results-oriented professional with exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7

Years of professional experience

3
3
Languages

Work History

District Statistician

Local Government Service (LGS) - Bosomtwe District Assembly
Kumasi
10.2019 - Current

- Spearheaded data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts adhering to Ghana Statistical Service standards, providing robust insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making for community development initiatives.

- Collaborated closely with authorities and stakeholders to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, identifying trends and patterns in datasets to develop targeted strategies catering to the distinct needs of local populations.

- Led capacity-building workshops and training programs for staff, enhancing data literacy, analytical skills, and utilization of statistical tools/platforms to drive informed decision-making and elevate service delivery standards.

- Monitored and coordinated all district-level statistical activities, establishing a centralized data repository to ensure accessibility and integrity of information for planning and policy formulation.

- Spearheaded management meetings, presenting statistical analyses and recommendations to guide effective planning, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives for sustainable district growth.

District Field Supervisor & Center Lead - 2021 Pop

Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
Kumasi
05.2021 - 07.2021

- Supervised a team of 200+ field supervisors and enumerators, ensuring comprehensive coverage and adherence to protocols during the nationwide census enumeration within the district.

- Monitored fieldwork progress, identified gaps, and implemented corrective measures to maintain data quality and completeness, ensuring accuracy of population data.

- Prepared and submitted detailed reports to headquarters through the regional office, keeping leadership informed of operational status and challenges encountered.

- Facilitated smooth payroll processing for all field staff, ensuring timely compensation and maintaining workforce motivation throughout the large-scale exercise.

National Trainer - 2021 Population & Housing Censu

Ghana Statistical Service
Kumasi
04.2021 - 05.2021

- Trained a cohort of 50+ regional trainers on census concepts, questionnaire administration (online and in-person), and data collection methodologies, enabling a cascading training model nationwide.

- Conducted comprehensive assessments of trainers, identifying top performers to recommend for leadership roles in subsequent training phases, ensuring quality knowledge transfer.

- Provided expertise in developing training curricula and materials, ensuring standardization and consistency in census protocols across all regions.

Field Officer - Energy for Cooking Survey

Kintampo Health Research Center in collaboration with Ghana Statistical Service
Kumasi
02.2021 - 04.2021

- Conducted comprehensive data collection across sampled enumeration areas in the Ashanti region, gathering crucial information on cooking energy sources and associated health impacts.

- Leveraged mapping techniques to precisely identify enumeration area boundaries, ensuring complete coverage and data integrity.

- Employed computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) tools like CSEntry and ODK for efficient digital data capture, minimizing errors, and expediting analysis.

- Contributed to a study that provided insights into the linkages between cooking fuels and public health, informing policies and interventions to promote sustainable energy solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Statistics

Kwame Nkrumah’s University of Science And Tech
Kumasi
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

University For Development Studies
Navrongo
06-2017

Skills

  • R Programming
  • AI
  • SPSS
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Conducting research
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Interpretation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Analytical Skills

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1

Certificates and Awards

• 2012: Certificate of Honor/As Vice President of CATHSU, Techiman.

• 2013: Certificate of Appreciation/As Assist. Senior Girls Prefect of TESS, Techiman.

• 2013: Certificate of Honor/As Secretary for Scripture Union, Techiman.

• 2015: Certificate of Honor/As Vice Prayer Secretary, AGCM-UDS Navrongo.

• 2016/2017: Certificate of Honor/As Prayer Secretary, AGCM-UDS Navrongo.

• 2021: Certificate of Participation /As National Trainer for Censuses and Surveys.

• 2021: Certificate of Participation /As an African Tech Vision Fellow-Ghana.

• 2022: Certificate of Participation /As delegate, Young African Women Congress (YAWC) Network, Annual Continental Convocation - Ghana.

• 2023: Certificate of Participation /As delegate, Young African Women Congress (YAWC) Network, East Africa Sub-Regional Session - Uganda.

• 2023: Certificate of Participation / Founder and CEO of Sensational Woman Enterprise, IMS CONSULT-PRO LTD / Accra -Ghana

Leadership Positions and Membership of Social Organizations

Dining Hall Prefect of Jesus Mary Joseph International School

2008-2009

Assistant Girls Prefect of Techiman Senior High School

2012-2013

Participant of the 2011 Stars Conference

2011

Participant as Junior Group Leader of the 2012 Stars Conference

2012

Member, SASS UDS

2013-2017

Member, SASS Welfare Committee UDS

2015-2016

Member, Science and Maths Quiz Team TESS

2012-2013

Member, Springboard Investment Club UDS

2016- Date

Founder, HIV/AIDS Awareness Club TESS

2014-2015

Member, AGCM UDS Vetting Committee

2017

Committee Head, AGCM UDS Prayer Committee

2015-2017

Member, AGCM UDS Budget Committee

2016-2017

Member, Welfare Committee of AGCM UDS

2013 –2017

Ghana Fellow, African Tech Vision

2021

Member, YAWC Network - Ghana

2022 - Date

Member, ALX AICE ALUMNI

2024

References

Mr. Richard Anang Clottey

University Lecturer, UDS

Faculty of Mathematical Sciences

Navrongo Campus

0208411974

aclottey@uds.edu.gh

Mrs. Gertrude Anyinsah

Area Manager, SSNIT

Sunyani

0202024314

ganyinsah@ssnit.org.gh

Accomplishments

  • Worked together with a team of 5 in the execution and completion of the 2021 Population and Housing Census in Ghana
  • Collaborated with a team of 6 in training Regional Field Supervisors for the 2021 Population and Housing Census exercise in Ghana.
  • Achieved complete coverage by supervising the Census enumeration in the Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
  • I introduced an Excel template to help collate data from various departments, units, and directorates for the district-level data meant to populate the District Development Data Platform (DDDP) in my district.
  • Supervised a team of 12 staff members in sensitizing communities, schools and churches on two new mobile applications introduced to measure “Gender-Based Violence” and “Solid Waste Management” issues.
  • Achieved complete coverage by supervising the collection of data on Businesses and Establishments in the Bosomtwe District during the International Business and Establishment Survey (IBES) in Ghana with accuracy and efficiency.

Software

SPSS

R

Timeline

District Field Supervisor & Center Lead - 2021 Pop

Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
05.2021 - 07.2021

National Trainer - 2021 Population & Housing Censu

Ghana Statistical Service
04.2021 - 05.2021

Field Officer - Energy for Cooking Survey

Kintampo Health Research Center in collaboration with Ghana Statistical Service
02.2021 - 04.2021

District Statistician

Local Government Service (LGS) - Bosomtwe District Assembly
10.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Applied Statistics

Kwame Nkrumah’s University of Science And Tech

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

University For Development Studies

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