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Bridget Mends

Salt-coats,Scotland, UK
Bridget Mends

Summary

  • A self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented professional with seven years of working experience in the formal and informal sectors in Ghana. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing for compassionate and high-quality care delivery. Proficient in analytical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving, essential qualities for effective home care. Skilled in establishing and maintaining working relationships in multicultural settings, with a strong focus on diversity and sensitivity. Fluent in written and spoken English and holds a basic understanding of French. A fast learner and excellent team player with leadership skills, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Committed to providing compassionate care to enhance the well-being and comfort of clients. Eager to contribute skills and experience to the field of home care in the UK and make a positive impact on those in need.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghana Education Service

Teaching (High School)
03.2018 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Planned, prepared and delivered six-hour lessons per day.
  • Taught according to Ghana Education Service (GES) syllabus approved to meet educational needs of students entrusted to care by head of school.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Applied multiple types of teaching and learning strategies in classroom.
  • Assigned and assessed work undertaken by students.

The Social Investment Fund (SIF)

Project Assistant
08.2015 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Assisted in day-to-day administration, data entry, record keeping, and report writing.
  • Organised various sensitization programmes on good agricultural methods for farmers through extension officers.
  • Assisted project officer to organise various workshops in rural communities as well as community outreach programmes with Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
  • Assisted in sensitization programmes for implementation of new projects in rural areas. Notable among these was my involvement in sensitising selected communities for Urban and Rural Poverty Reduction Project, Phase 2.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion

Government Of Ghana

National Service Personnel-Front Desk Officer
09.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Answered over 70 customer questions and addressed or reported all escalated issues to management to satisfy customers.
  • Answered over 50 multi-line phone calls to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.

Akate Farm Ltd

Intern
06.2013 - 08.2013

Job overview

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  • Ensured safety and efficiency of poultry farm operations.
  • Enforced workplace sanitation practices to prevent spread of diseases.
    Recorded data and reported on work attendance, budget, supplies, and animal growth.
  • Prioritized tasks and made decisions on necessary amount of machinery and number of workers for activities
  • Analyzed over 10 problems and worked with teams to develop solutions per day.

ASHCELL Limited

Receptionist
11.2009 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.

Education

University of Glasgow
Scotland, UK.

MSc. Food Security from Food Security
09.2023

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Ghana
Kumasi-Ghana.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agriculture from Agriculture
06.2014

Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School
Central Region, Saltpond, Ghana.

West Africa Examination Council
05.2009

New Oxford International School

Basic Education Certificate Examination
04.2006

Skills

  • Self-Directed individual
  • Compassionate Care: Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in need, ensuring their well-being and comfort
  • Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, enabling clear and empathetic interaction with clients and their families
  • Multitasking: Proficient in managing multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently, ensuring all aspects of home care are addressed effectively
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address various challenges and situations that may arise in home care setting, ensuring best possible care
  • Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in establishing and maintaining working relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds, showcasing sensitivity and respect for cultural differences
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Timeline

Teaching (High School)

Ghana Education Service
03.2018 - 09.2023

Project Assistant

The Social Investment Fund (SIF)
08.2015 - 02.2018

National Service Personnel-Front Desk Officer

Government Of Ghana
09.2014 - 08.2015

Intern

Akate Farm Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2013

Receptionist

ASHCELL Limited
11.2009 - 08.2010

University of Glasgow

MSc. Food Security from Food Security

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Ghana

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agriculture from Agriculture

Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School

West Africa Examination Council

New Oxford International School

Basic Education Certificate Examination

References

Mr. Augustine Donkor-Afram, Head of Finance, Social Investment Fund, +233-24 485 3555/+233 27 181 8048, adonkorafram@yahoo.co.uk Mr. Domic Nzoley, Production Manager, Akate Farms, +233-20 813 8274, info@akatefarms.com Mr. Kingsley Abedi-Addae, Agricultural Engineer/Technical Assistant, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, +233 24 323 4433, kabediaddae@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, listening to music and travelling

References

Mr. Augustine Donkor-Afram, Head of Finance, Social Investment Fund, +233-24 485 3555/+233 27 181 8048, adonkorafram@yahoo.co.uk Mr. Domic Nzoley, Production Manager, Akate Farms, +233-20 813 8274, info@akatefarms.com Mr. Kingsley Abedi-Addae, Agricultural Engineer/Technical Assistant, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, +233 24 323 4433, kabediaddae@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, listening to music and travelling

References

Mr. Augustine Donkor-Afram, Head of Finance, Social Investment Fund, +233-24 485 3555/+233 27 181 8048, adonkorafram@yahoo.co.uk Mr. Domic Nzoley, Production Manager, Akate Farms, +233-20 813 8274, info@akatefarms.com Mr. Kingsley Abedi-Addae, Agricultural Engineer/Technical Assistant, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, +233 24 323 4433, kabediaddae@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, listening to music and travelling

References

Mr. Augustine Donkor-Afram, Head of Finance, Social Investment Fund, +233-24 485 3555/+233 27 181 8048, adonkorafram@yahoo.co.uk Mr. Domic Nzoley, Production Manager, Akate Farms, +233-20 813 8274, info@akatefarms.com Mr. Kingsley Abedi-Addae, Agricultural Engineer/Technical Assistant, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, +233 24 323 4433, kabediaddae@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, listening to music and travelling
Bridget Mends