MICHAEL GIDEON NKUAH
ACCRA
Summary
A highly qualified and dedicated legal and community relations professional with extensive hands-on experience in mining administration, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance within Ghana's minerals sector. Currently serving as Community Relations Coordinator at the Minerals Commission, Bibiani District Office, with a proven record of managing complex community-facing matters, producing high-standard institutional documentation, and supporting the Commission's mandate of responsible mineral resource governance. Holds advanced legal qualifications from accredited institutions in Ghana and the United Kingdom, bringing both local contextual knowledge and international legal perspective to the role.
Overview
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Language
10
10
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Relations Coordinator
Minerals Commission
Bibiani
12.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of community engagements and grievances for future reference.
- Facilitated stakeholder consultations and public sensitization programs.
- Coordinated grievance management and conflict resolution processes to address community concerns and foster positive relationships.
- Facilitated stakeholder consultations and public sensitization programs.
- Promoted responsible mining practices and environmental protection initiatives to enhance community trust and sustainability.
- Liaised with District Assemblies, traditional authorities, and regulatory agencies for community support.
- Coordinated community development initiatives and monitored progress to ensure alignment with community needs and goals.
- Prepared stakeholder engagement and community relations reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of community engagements and grievances for future reference.
Legal Assistant
BLANDY &BLANDY SOLICITORS
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Coordinated team schedules Arranged appointments to streamline operations and facilitate efficient legal processes. and ensuring clear communication of commitments. by coordinating appointments and ensuring all team members are informed of their commitments. Coordinated appointments to optimize the legal team's time and enhance productivity. and coordinating calendars for the legal team. by organizing appointments and managing calendars for the legal team. and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed billing processes by accurately preparing invoices and tracking payments for the legal team. efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Maintained strict confidentiality by protecting sensitive client information according to legal ethics and regulations.
- Prepared and organized essential documents to support timely resolution of legal matters.
Customer Service Representative
MARKS &SPENCER
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Introduced waste reduction strategies, contributing to overall cost savings.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency in order processing and delivery times.
- Evaluated proposals from potential vendors, ensuring selection based on quality, service, and pricing factors.
- Reduced costs with thorough research and comparison of product prices from multiple suppliers.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for the purchasing department aimed at improving overall productivity.
- Assisted in the implementation of new procurement software, leading to improved data management and reporting capabilities.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to enhance order processing and improve delivery times.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies through effective communication with vendors, ensuring timely issue resolution.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
GES ASAWINSO SHS
03.2014 - 09.2021
- Led department initiatives to enhance student academic performance and engagement.
- Developed curriculum and instructional materials aligned with educational standards.
- Coordinated faculty training programs to improve teaching methodologies and practices.
- Managed departmental budget and resources effectively for optimal operation.
- Fostered collaboration among staff to promote a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress and implemented strategies for improvement regularly.
- Communicated with parents and stakeholders about departmental goals and achievements.
- Oversaw recruitment, selection, and performance evaluation of teaching staff consistently.
- Established clear goals, objectives and timelines for the department's success.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to determine long-term goals for the organization.
RISK/COMPLIANCE MANAGER
KAM TRADING COMPANY LTD
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Compiled records and data for regular audits, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Collaborated with clients to pinpoint inefficiencies in risk areas and business controls, addressing process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
- Developed recommendations based on audit findings to inform annual planning and goal-setting.
- Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
Education
MASTER OF LAWS - LLM OIL GAS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY LAW
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
ABERDEEN , SCOTLAND UNITED KINGDOM 09.2023 - 11.2024
BACHELOR OF LAWS - Law
KAAF UNIVERSITY
ACCRA 09.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - LINGUISTICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON
ACCRA 09.2004 - 08.2008
ARTS - GENERAL ARTS
OPOKU WARE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KUMASI 09.2001 - 08.2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Environmental law
- Public speaking
- Crisis management
- Partnership building
- Community outreach
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Policy development
- Team management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Quality assurance
REFERENCES
H/C MICHAEL AIDOO (BIG AIDOO)
Council of State Member and
Western North Regional Chairman
National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Western North Region
Sefwi-Wiawso
Tel: 0244929998.
HON. KWABENA MINTAH AKANDOH
Minster of Health
Member of Parliament
Juaboso Constituency
National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Tel: 0244936800.
DR. LEON MULLER
Module Coordinator
LLM Oil Gas and Renewable Energy Law
School of Law and Social Sciences
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen – Scotland (UK).
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Community Relations Coordinator
Minerals Commission
12.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
BLANDY &BLANDY SOLICITORS
11.2023 - 05.2024
MASTER OF LAWS - LLM OIL GAS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY LAW
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
09.2023 - 11.2024
Customer Service Representative
MARKS &SPENCER
09.2022 - 02.2023
BACHELOR OF LAWS - Law
KAAF UNIVERSITY
09.2015 - 11.2018
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
GES ASAWINSO SHS
03.2014 - 09.2021
RISK/COMPLIANCE MANAGER
KAM TRADING COMPANY LTD
06.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - LINGUISTICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON
09.2004 - 08.2008
ARTS - GENERAL ARTS
OPOKU WARE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2001 - 08.2003