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Education
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BASHIRU YAHUZA

KUMASI

Summary

Dynamic Social Development Officer with extensive experience at Local Government Service, Obuasi East, specializing in program development and stakeholder engagement. Successfully executed community initiatives that improved quality of life and empowered families through effective case management. Proficient in policy analysis and financial management, leading to significant social change and enhanced community resilience. Passionate about driving sustainable development and fostering collaborative partnerships. Committed Community Development Officer with experience in designing and implementing projects to improve local communities. Strengths include building relationships, fostering partnerships for collaborative efforts, and creating strategic plans for community development. Previous work reflects significant impact on community growth through programs that address social welfare, education, and economic development issues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Development Officer

Local Government Service,Obuasi East
KUMASI
12.2024 - Current
  • Create reports and presentations summarizing progress towards goals.
  • Develop innovative programs and activities based on an analysis of community needs and interests.
  • Provide assertive, community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk, mentally ill patients.
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement community programs designed to improve the quality of life for residents.
  • Empower patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.
  • Serve as a liaison between community groups and elected officials.
  • Analyzed data from surveys conducted by the department of planning to assess citizen satisfaction with services provided by the municipality.
  • Organized and facilitated public forums to solicit input from citizens on proposed projects.

ASSISTANT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Local Government Service,Obuasi East
KUMASI
10.2019 - 12.2024
  • ANALYSE SOCIAL POLICIES: Examine existing policies and programmes to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
  • DEVELOPE POLICY BRIEFS: Provide recommendations to stateholders on social policy issues.
  • PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING PROCESSES: contribute to the development of plans,strategies and budgets that address social development priorities.
  • CHILD PROTECTION : investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, and provide support services to families
  • FORSTER CARE: Recruit,train and support foster families to provide care for children who cannot live with their biological parents.
  • FAMILY REUNIFICATION : Work with familiesto reunited children who have been in foster care or other out of home placement.

GENERAL MANAGER

CLICK CITY FARMS AND TRADING ENTERPRISE
KUMASI
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING: Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve farm goals and objectives.
  • TEAM MANAGEMENT : Lead and managed a team of farm staff including supervisors,workers and contractors.
  • PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Monitoring and evaluation of staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to improve productivity.
  • FARM OPERATIONS: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the farm, including livestock care and equipment maintenance.
  • BUDGETING: Developed and managed budgets for farm operations, capital expenditures, and other expenses.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTING: Prepared and analyzed financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • MARKETING STRATEGY: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote farm produce, and increase sales.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Sales and Marketing Manager

AKATE FARMS AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
KUMASI
07.2008 - 11.2012
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies: created and executed sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand the customer base.
  • Managed sales teams: Led and motivated sales teams to achieve sales goals, provided coaching and training to improve sales performance.
  • Built and maintained customer relationships: Fostered strong relationships with key customers, identified new business opportunities, and negotiated contracts.
  • Managed marketing campaigns: Planned, executed, and measured the success of marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, and advertising.

SALES OFFICER

AKATE FARMS AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
KUMASI
10.2007 - 09.2008

National Service Personnel.

  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offerings.

Education

Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
CAPE COAST-GHANA
06-2007

Skills

  • Community needs assessment
  • Program development
  • Policy analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Case management
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Report writing
  • Financial management
  • Public speaking
  • Civic participation improvement
  • Policy enhancements
  • Marketing strategy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Project management

Affiliations

  • Farming
  • Reading
  • fatherhood

Accomplishments

  • Lead Akate farms to become the Best Agro based Company of the Year,2012

Languages

English
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Akan - Twi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
HAUSA
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Development Officer

Local Government Service,Obuasi East
12.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Local Government Service,Obuasi East
10.2019 - 12.2024

GENERAL MANAGER

CLICK CITY FARMS AND TRADING ENTERPRISE
03.2013 - 12.2018

Sales and Marketing Manager

AKATE FARMS AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
07.2008 - 11.2012

SALES OFFICER

AKATE FARMS AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
10.2007 - 09.2008

Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
BASHIRU YAHUZA