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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Keycompetence
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ANGELA AMA KPELI SAM

Accra

Summary

Knowledgeable with solid background in conducting detailed research and data analysis. Supported multiple projects by gathering, organizing, and interpreting complex information, contributing to impactful academic publications. Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical software and strong written communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

African Studies Association of Africa
11.2024 - Current
  • Sending emails to members
  • Scheduling Internal and external meetings with Executives and Partners respectively.
  • Documenting and distributing meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve
    workflows.
  • Managing correspondence of association
  • Scheduling meetings and taking meeting notes
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Any other special task assigned

Research Assistance

Professor Ato Quayson
08.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to successful completion of various projects by providing thorough research assistance and insightful analysis on relevant topics.
  • Provided research assistance to patrons, facilitating access to relevant information sources.

Research Assistant

Thrive Lab( Professor Gloria Aidoo Frimpong)
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepare interviews, analyze data and summarize results
  • Prepares presentations and document research processes
  • Conduct research experiments
  • Scoping review
  • Conducted systematic screening of research studies using Covidence.

Publication Assistance

University of Ghana-Institute of African Studies
01.2023 - Current
  • Managing submissions, adherence to guidelines, and assigning manuscripts to editors
  • Facilitating the peer review process by inviting reviewers, tracking review progress, and ensuring timely responsibilities
  • Coordinating the publication schedule, ensuring timely release of accepted manuscripts, and liaising with production staff
  • Ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines, copyright policies, and publication standards
  • Providing guidance to authors and reviewers on submission processes, manuscript preparation, and journal policies
  • Contributing ideas for process improvement, efficiency gains, and enhancing the overall publication experience for authors and reviewers
  • Assisting in the planning and execution of academic conferences, including logistics, scheduling, and communication with presenters and attendees
  • Introducing institute journals to conference attendees, highlighting their scope, impact, and submission guidelines to potential authors and readers
  • Managing the sale of research books published by the institute, including inventory management, sales transactions, and customer inquiries at the publication unit or during conferences

Organizing Secretary

Community Life and Empowerment Advocacy Network
01.2022 - Current
  • Organize and supervise programs of the network
  • Assimilate and disseminate information within and outside the network

Organizer Volunteer

Institute of African Studies- University of Ghana
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated logistics, including managing venue arrangements, overseeing equipment rentals, and organizing the event schedule.
  • Played a crucial role in planning and executing all aspects of the conference
  • worked with vendors to ensure all resources were in place.

  • Managed logistics such as transportation arrangements or scheduling on-site accommodations during multi-day volunteer events.
  • Supervised setup and managed the flow of activities during the event, providing real-time support to attendees and speakers.
  • Oversaw participant management, including registration, responding to inquiries, confirming attendance, and preparing attendee packets.
  • Contributed to creating a well-organized, engaging environment that encouraged learning and networking.

Internship

Battor Catholic Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Updating employee databases
  • Assisting with HR-related reports and employee queries

Teller

All Needs Supermarket
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Note taking of stocks that needs replacement
  • Manage transactions with customers using cash registers
  • Scan goods and ensure pricing is accurate

Sales Manager

Dzifa's Closet
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers
  • Resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner
  • Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs
  • Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends

Sales Manager

Modern Impex
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers
  • Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing and potential customers to meet their needs
  • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule

Conferences

Gloria Aidoo Frimpong
07.2023

Reference
1. Ekpor E., Obeng Y. A., Abubakar A. T., Baah Konadu B., Kpeli Sam A. A., Aidoo-Frimpong G. (2024, October). Exploring the association between PrEP stigma, HIV stigma and willingness for PrEP uptake among US-based African immigrants. 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo. American Public Health Association, Minneapolis, MN. (Oral presentation).

2. Abubakar A. T., Baah Konadu B., Ekpor E., Kpeli Sam A. A., Obeng Y. A., Aidoo-Frimpong G. (2024, October). Examining the influence of gender norms and religiosity on HIV and PrEP stigma to enhance prevention strategies among African immigrants in the United States. 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo. American Public Health Association, Minneapolis, MN. (Poster presentation).

3. Obeng Y. A., Abubakar A. T., Ekpor E., Baah Konadu B., Kpeli Sam A. A., Aidoo-Frimpong G. (2024, September). Autonomy and Trust Impact PrEP Discussions among African Immigrants. 2024 United States Conference for HIV/AIDS, New Orleans, LA. (Workshop presentation).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with English

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Accra-Ghana
11.2024

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

SOGAKOPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Sogakofe-Ghana
01.2017

Basic Education Certificate Examination -

DUMAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Kasoa-Ghana
01.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to learn
  • Target achiever
  • Scheduling
  • Customer and client relations
  • Microsoft Word

Certification

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Certificate In Land Surveying, Certificate In Boifil Digester
  • Association of Students of English – Legon, Certificate of Honour-Financial Secretary
  • Community and Life Empowerment Advocacy Network, Ghana, Certificate of Honour-Organizing Secretary, Award-Executive Member of the year

References

  • Dr. John Andoh-Arthur, Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon, +233 54 5903898
  • Dr. Kwabena Opoku Agyemang, Senior Lecturer, Department of English Language, University of Ghana, Legon, +233 56 156 4771
  • Dr. Seth Nii Allotey, Senior Lecturer, Language Center, University of Ghana, Legon, +233 24 052 7251

Keycompetence

  • Good Human Relations, a team player of pleasant disposition, smart, possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Acumen and Foresight in Decision Making, good leadership skills creative and shows great initiative.
  • Proactive and able to work under pressure with little or no supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Reliable and dependable in meeting objectives and timely deadlines.
  • Always willing to learn as well as impact knowledge.
  • Diligent and hard-working personality.
  • Goal oriented and target achiever.

Languages

English
Asante twi
GA
Ewe

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

African Studies Association of Africa
11.2024 - Current

Organizer Volunteer

Institute of African Studies- University of Ghana
11.2024 - 11.2024

Research Assistance

Professor Ato Quayson
08.2024 - Current

Conferences

Gloria Aidoo Frimpong
07.2023

Research Assistant

Thrive Lab( Professor Gloria Aidoo Frimpong)
06.2023 - Current

Publication Assistance

University of Ghana-Institute of African Studies
01.2023 - Current

Internship

Battor Catholic Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022

Organizing Secretary

Community Life and Empowerment Advocacy Network
01.2022 - Current

Teller

All Needs Supermarket
09.2021 - 11.2021

Sales Manager

Dzifa's Closet
01.2018 - 12.2019

Sales Manager

Modern Impex
08.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with English

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

SOGAKOPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Basic Education Certificate Examination -

DUMAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ANGELA AMA KPELI SAM