Derrick Appiah
Summary
Efficient Administrative Assistant with a strong background in overseeing office functions and delivering thorough administrative assistance. Skilled in optimizing office procedures and assisting with project organization. Recognized for exceptional communication abilities and adept multitasking capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University Of Cape Coast, Estate Section
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated office communications and scheduling to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supervised sanitary staff on their routine work to effectiveness.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and kept usage records.
- Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively.
- Managed incoming correspondence and prioritized tasks for timely responses.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Virtual Assistant
Delbond Technologies
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitated smooth operations with proficient data entry and document management for various projects.
- Maintained a well-organized database system for improved information accessibility in daily operations.
- Upheld the highest standard of confidentiality when handling sensitive information related to clients'' personal or business affairs.
- Researched topics and events to support supervisor's work agenda and projects.
Intern
Electricity Company of Ghana
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Engaged in revenue mobilization in rural areas over a month’s period moving the district to the 2nd runner up nationwide
- Managed inventory of the Cape Coast district
- Contributed to the public education of the Cape Coast populace on the “ECG Goes Cashless” policy reaching out to about 200 market women
Intern
Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Gained knowledge in the use of the oracle procurement tool and application of the Procurement process
- Assisted in organizing training and meeting for district health personnel and teachers
- Contributed to the distribution of tree seedlings for the Green Ghana project to schools in the district.
Apprentice
Igit Corporate Group
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Acquired t-shirt printing skills
- Assisted in managing and maintaining facility and work equipment
Educator
Mount of Transformation Academy
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Tutored 22 Basic four pupils
- Initiated French language education for upper primary
Store assistant
Alhaji Malik retail provision store
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Helped increase daily sales volume by about 10%
- Developed customer relations which effectively boosted customer base
- Gained negotiation skills
Education
Bachelor of commerce - Procurement and supply chain Management
University of Cape Coast
08-2024
Skills
- Keen eye for details
- Client support
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Microsoft productivity tools
- Accurate data entry
- Office administration
- Collaborative team member
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Calendar management
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- President, Presbyterian and Methodist Students’ Union Asanteman SHS Feb 2018 - Mar 2019.
- Increased membership of union from 54 to 90
- Improved membership contribution to union’s activities
- Raised funds for the upkeep of the union
- Hall Representative, Ghana Methodist Students’ union – University of Cape Coast Jun 2022 –Jun 2023
- Mobilized fellowship members for union activities
- Mentored about 5 members
- Developed 10 members to leading capacity
Certification
Certified Virtual Assistant, ALX - November, 2024
Timeline
Virtual Assistant
Delbond Technologies
12.2024 - 02.2025
Administrative Assistant
University Of Cape Coast, Estate Section
10.2024 - Current
Intern
Electricity Company of Ghana
09.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly
06.2022 - 07.2022
Apprentice
Igit Corporate Group
08.2021 - 12.2023
Educator
Mount of Transformation Academy
10.2019 - 02.2020
Store assistant
Alhaji Malik retail provision store
07.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of commerce - Procurement and supply chain Management
University of Cape Coast
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