Asare Akwasi
Kumasi
Summary
Experienced Cleaning Supervisor and Facility Manager with over a decade of experience leading large janitorial teams in diverse settings including commercial, post-construction, and healthcare facilities. Demonstrated track record in implementing ISO standards, overseeing client contracts, and training a workforce of over 300 employees. Recognized for excellence as an award-winning leader dedicated to quality, sustainability, and optimizing team performance. Eager to leverage expertise in Europe to enhance facilities operations and deliver top-notch results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2022 - Current
- Founded and lead Ghana's first all-in-one janitorial hub, combining cleaning training and recruitment, consultancy and sales of detergents.
- Supervise over 60 staff, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and client requirements.
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Managed 150+ post-construction projects, completing 95% client satisfaction on time with GHS 600,000 annual revenue in contracts.
- Spearheaded client acquisition strategies that resulted in contracts with 4 commercial banks and 100 plus residential clients.
- Led successful implementation of operational software for tracking cleaning schedules and inspections.
- Trained 300-plus disadvantaged women, promoted 30-plus to team leads.
- Conducted risk assessments, ensuring 100% hygiene compliance.
Business Development Manager
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Secured contracts with clients like commercial banks, generating 15% annual revenue growth.
- Built client relationships, maintaining 95% satisfaction across 30+ site.
- Led proposal development for high-valued cleaning contracts, winning 50+ bid.
Cleaning Supervisor
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2015 - 12.2020
- Led daily cleaning for commercial, residential and post-construction sites, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
- Supervised 80+ cleaners across 10+ regions, enforcing health and safety protocols.
- Trained 100+ cleaners in eco-friendly techniques and chemical handlings per Green Seal standards.
- Managed inventory and equipment, optimising stock to reduce downtime.
- Won 60+ contracts worth GHS 100,000 annually, boosting revenue by 30%.
Cleaning Supervisor/ Manager
Trinity Excellent Cleaning Service
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Led 20+ staff in commercial cleaning, enforcing hygiene and safety measures.
- Ensured quality across 15+ sites via regular inspections.
- Optimized resource use, reducing cost by 10% maintaining product quality.
Education
MSc. - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi05.2020
BA. - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi10.2011
Skills
- Post-Construction and Office Cleaning
- Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions
- Team Supervision and Training
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- ISO 14001 Compliance
- Quality Audits
- Risk Assessments
- Cleaning Operations Management
Certification
- OSHA Fundamentals- Managing Risk of fire Emergencies, 2024
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), 2025
- Diploma in British Cleaning Certification Award (BCCA), 202
- Fundamentals of Professional Cleaning, 2025
- ISO 14001:2015- Environmental Management Systems
Languages
English
Honor Awards
Best Performing Entrepreneur, 06/01/19, British Council/GIZ Jobs for Youth Program
References
Available upon request
Additional Information
Ready to relocate to Europe by your visa sponsorship offer
Timeline
Project Manager
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2020 - 01.2022
Cleaning Supervisor
Masters Janitorial Services
02.2015 - 12.2020
Cleaning Supervisor/ Manager
Trinity Excellent Cleaning Service
07.2012 - 03.2015
MSc. - Project Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BA. - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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