DENNIS KWAKWA
Kumasi,Ashanti
Summary
- Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
- Experienced public servant with over 22 years of experience in civil and public services
- Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction
- Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Nyankonton Skills Development Institute
09.2023 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guide staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Collaborate with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Manager, Local Content
Petroleum Hub Development Corporation
12.2022 - 09.2023
- ●Coordinate strategies that will ensure the availability of an industry-ready workforce to drive the growth of the Petroleum and Petrochemicals Hub
●Monitor to ensure value retention for the country through the acquisition of indigenous produced goods and locally provided services
●Facilitate the participation of Ghanaians in technical and managerial functions of the companies operating within the Petroleum and Petrochemicals Hub
●Partner training institutions to develop skills required for the Hub
●Facilitate capacity development of local enterprises
●Coordinate the development of the universal qualification system
●Prepare and present annual plans and performance reports of the Unit
●Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Chief Executive or the Director of Sustainability - Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Ashanti Regional Coordinator
Nation Builders Corps, NABCO
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Led the NABCO team in Ashanti Region in delivering the President's vision of giving employment to over 25,000 unemployed graduates thereby completely eliminating youth unrest through demonstrations and marches even in the election year
- Handled day-to-day running of the NABCO Regional Secretariat, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule thereby getting more than 8,000 of these NABCO trainees to transition into permanent jobs.
- Member, NABCO Management
Head of Monitoring
Nation Builders Corps
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Led a team of 10 to coordinate and monitor all processes that led to the implementation of the NABCO project in the Ashanti Region
- Smoothly facilitated the interview of over over 40,000 graduates who applied for selection
- Subsequently monitored the selection of over 25,000 qualified NABCO interns to the Ashanti Region
- Efficiently placed the selected trainees into various job places across the region
District Manager
National Health Insurance Authority
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Revitalized operations and realigned plans to better capture new subscribers onto the scheme
- Responsible for the daily management and operations
- Increased customer satisfaction scores by 60%
- Prepare annual budgets and managed its expenses
- By prudent management, expenditures never exceeded incomes
- Supervised all the four departments to ensure efficiency leading to an increased subscriber base by 50%
- Used my abilities to secure an office vehicle which could not happen in 5 years before I was recruited
- Carried renovation works on the office building and offices
- Audited the accounts and operation offices periodically to ensure prudence.
Regional Representative
Envision
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Represented Envision in the whole of Ghana and West Africa
- Offered counseling and admission support to parents and students
- Assisted students with visa acquisition processes
- Increased Envision's Ghana enrolments by 500% in two years
Biology Tutor
Kumasi Girls SHS
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Organised practical lessons to broaden students understanding of taught lessons
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning
- Became head of Biology by dent of hard work
- Recorded the first ever Grade A in Biology for the School in 2013 since its establishment in 1963
- Led the Science and Maths Quiz team to take part in the National Science and Maths Quiz competition for the first time
- Became an Examiner in Biology for four (4) years
Quality Assurance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Company
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Randomly selected products at various stages of production for evaluation.
- Developed Quality Audits to identify and track defects in products prior to mass production.
- Sampled products to check microbial loads and effected precautions
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
Teacher
St. Monica’s Junior High School
09.2002 - 08.2004
- General Science Teacher
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Education
Master of Arts: Master of Public Administration -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
03.2021
Associate of Science - Energy Finance
National Banking College
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
05.2008
Science And Technical Education
Mampong Technical College of Education
06.2002
High School Diploma -
Amaniampong Senior High School
12.1997
Skills
- Fast Learning
- Highly Enthusiastic
- High Attention to Details
- Community Engagement
- Excellent Communication (written and oral)
- Program Management
- Critical thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Good listening skills
- Adaptability
- Highly analytical
- Relationship-Building
- Supervision
- Conservationist
- Teamwork
- Organization and Time management
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Computer skills (MS Office)
- Complex Problem Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Oversight
Affiliations
- Member, Global Association of Risk Professionals - 2011 to Present
- President , UCC Alumni Association, Ashanti Chapter - Present
Accomplishments
- Risen from a poor background to a managerial level as a result of goal-driven focus over time.
- I am always selected as a leader among my peers.
- Consistently managed NABCO Interns agitations over unpaid stipends.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Twi - Mother tongue
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Executive Director
Nyankonton Skills Development Institute
09.2023 - Current
Manager, Local Content
Petroleum Hub Development Corporation
12.2022 - 09.2023
Ashanti Regional Coordinator
Nation Builders Corps, NABCO
11.2018 - 11.2022
Head of Monitoring
Nation Builders Corps
05.2018 - 11.2018
District Manager
National Health Insurance Authority
05.2017 - 11.2018
Regional Representative
Envision
11.2014 - 05.2017
Biology Tutor
Kumasi Girls SHS
05.2009 - 08.2014
Quality Assurance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Company
09.2008 - 05.2009
Teacher
St. Monica’s Junior High School
09.2002 - 08.2004
Master of Arts: Master of Public Administration -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Associate of Science - Energy Finance
National Banking College
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Science And Technical Education
Mampong Technical College of Education
High School Diploma -
Amaniampong Senior High School
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