EBENEZER KOBINA PARKER
ACCRA,Ghana
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrates strong presentation and communication skills, coupled with exceptional organisational abilities. Committed to leveraging these competencies to contribute effectively to future roles while pursuing continuous professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writer & Journalist
ABC NEWS GH
Accra, Greater Accra Region
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversee creation, editing and scheduling of articles and other quality content for media publication
- Produced and provided in-depth coverage and reportage on Vice President's campaign activities and engagements in all 16 regions
- Report on current events and breaking news in timely and accurate manner
- Writes and edits news stories, with over 20 news/article publication
- Conducted in-depth research into diverse topics to create richly-detailed, factual works.
Research Assistant (National Service Person)
Ministry of Information
Accra, Greater Accra Region
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collected and analyzed monthly data performance on misinformation campaigns launched by ministry
- Assisted with preparation of reports and presentations
- Liaised with Minister's secretariat for effective administrative work in ministry
- Improved research efficiency by meticulously organising data and files.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient time-management skills.
- Prepared detailed reports summarising research findings to facilitate decision-making.
Member, Research Committee
National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS)
Accra, Greater Accra Region
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted research and summarized findings on over 5 intended projects of union
- Provided advisory information on key projects of union
- Supported committee chair to follow mission of organisation.
Vice President, Student Representative Council
University of Ghana, Accra City Campus
Accra
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Advocated for all-inclusive and equitable accommodation policy for City Campus students
- Organized Leadership Summit for over 300 students to educate and reshape student's perception about leadership
- Organized academic registration exercise for over 500 freshmen to resource them with relevant academic materials
Volunteer youth worker
Eco-Network Africa
Accra
07.2021 - Current
- Participated in Plastic Waste Conference, aimed at bringing together researchers, policy makers, technocrats and other stakeholders to share ideas on how to tackle plastic waste management.
- Fabricated plastic Christmas tree using over 800 plastic bottles for climate - sustainability campaign project.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
- Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
- Promoted community involvement and volunteering among young people.
Education
BA - Geography & Resource Development and Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Ghana 09.2018 - 10.2022
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good Presentation and Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Academic research
- Creative writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Computer literacy
- Time-management
- Web content creation
Scientific Seminars/Conferences
Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) 2023
Participant
- Participated in the 2023 edition of AFRIWOCC; a high-level dialogue that provides the platform for stakeholders and experts to share ideas in proffering solution to protect vulnerable communities and ensure a better future against negative impacts of climate change on women and children.
Afreximbank Annual Meeting (AAM), 2023
Participant
- Participated in AAM which brought together African/Caribbean leaders and senior government officials, African and non-African policymakers, corporate leaders, bankers, academics and other thought leaders to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Afreximbank and discuss how Africa can boost intra-African trade and integration.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Writer & Journalist
ABC NEWS GH
01.2023 - 01.2024
Research Assistant (National Service Person)
Ministry of Information
01.2022 - 01.2023
Member, Research Committee
National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer youth worker
Eco-Network Africa
07.2021 - Current
Vice President, Student Representative Council
University of Ghana, Accra City Campus
01.2021 - 01.2022
BA - Geography & Resource Development and Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
09.2018 - 10.2022
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