Bright Gedson Gedzah
Summary
Detail-oriented Site Coordinator with nine years of success in large-scale event management. Eager to apply advanced knowledge of outreach activity coordination and fundraising mastery to bring value to non-profit organization.
Competent Head of operation with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Coordinator
Sungbok Mission School
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Supervised crew of over 35 employees.
- Accurately documented all onsite issue Tally ERP.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Head Of Operations
Nanatrade Limited
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Supervised the construction of four new branches of the Basilissa Restaurant and renovated 3 old ones and reopened one.
- Scheduled day to day activities of the restaurants and also at a point served as the head of maintenance in charge of all the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly equipment and machine maintenance in the company
Head Of Factory/Shipping and Receiving Associate
Nanatrade Limited
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Supplied Food products stored in the factory to the restaurants
- Supervised the production of the semi-cooked foods for storage
- Prepared necessary documents for the importation of machinery and equipments for the company.
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Shipping Officer
Nanatrade Limited
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
Shipping Officer
Compact Movers Limited
09.2006 - 10.2012
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [Number] packages per day.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Collaborated with internal departments to verify customer satisfaction and order accuracy.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Commerce International Center
07.2002 - 08.2006
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Presbyterian University
Abetifi 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Association of Business Executive -ABE
London09.2009
Skills
- Outreach Activities
- Event Logistics
- Safety Enforcement
- Fundraising Expertise
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance Monitoring
- Workflow Planning
- Inventory Control
- Transportation Coordination
- Program Oversight
- Logistics Coordination
- Report Preparation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Dansoman Basillisa Branch.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of and the reconstruction of Labone Le Must.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and project usage of packaging materials used at the branch for packaging sold foods.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Affiliations
Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders
Associations Of Business Executives
Certification
- CSEP - Certified Special Event Professional
- GcNet - Data Processing
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Sungbok Mission School
01.2023 - Current
Head Of Operations
Nanatrade Limited
08.2015 - 12.2022
Head Of Factory/Shipping and Receiving Associate
Nanatrade Limited
02.2013 - 07.2015
Shipping Officer
Nanatrade Limited
11.2012 - 02.2013
Shipping Officer
Compact Movers Limited
09.2006 - 10.2012
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Commerce International Center
07.2002 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Management
Presbyterian University
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Association of Business Executive -ABE
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