Erica Charlotte Asare
Accra
Summary
I am a self – motivated and high achieving young professional with a keen sense of pursuing excellence, a desire to discover new things, a willingness to learn, good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, a good team player and a leader. I am resourceful, a creative thinker who has demonstrated the ability to independently manage tasks in time-sensitive environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Charis shortlet ltd
06.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance organizational growth and outreach.
- Directed financial planning and budgeting processes for sustainable profitability.
- Led market analysis efforts to identify industry trends and opportunities for expansion.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
Project Manager
Drodai company Ltd
02.2020 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all phases of building construction projects, from initial planning and budgeting, to execution and completion.
- Coordinate teams, manage contractors, ensure safety compliance, control costs, and deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Manage project teams, including engineers, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
Project Coordinator
Drodai Company Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible for supporting the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and overseeing construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation, including schedules, reports, and progress updates.
- Tracked project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure that targets are met.
- Coordinated communication between clients, contractors, engineers, and site teams.
- Scheduled meetings, recorded minutes, and followed up on action items.
- Managed procurement requests, and ensured timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Supported site teams with documentation and compliance requirements (permits, safety forms, etc.).
- Assisted with cost tracking, invoices, and payment certifications.
Trade Marketing Assistant (National Service)
British American Tobacco
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: British American Tobacco Ghana Limited is a tobacco company operated by British American Tobacco in Ghana.
- Responsible for driving continuous volume and value growth by optimising Trade Marketing Fundamentals.
- Ensured achievement of distribution and volume objectives in territory.
- Maintained a database of all customers for effective point of sale coverage, management and development.
- Implemented cycle instruction plans to meet the area’s objectives.
- Developed and adhered to a well-defined work programme and route plan as agreed with Area Manager.
- Gained customer participation in trade and consumer promotions, placement of merchandising materials, optimisation of product positioning and impactful 'face on' display in line with the company’s space planograms in order to maximise brand awareness and visibility.
- Educated customers on recommended selling prices, differences between legal and illicit products and dangers of illicit trade, government policies etc.
- Ensured all customers or retail outlets comply with youth smoking prevention and other such regulations.
- Provided field information and reports on markets trends, competitors performance, level of achievement of own strategy and opportunities to ensure Area managers are informed at all times.
Banking Operations (Intern)
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted clients in completing transactions.
- Analyzed, checked, and archived documentation, elaborated reports, updated databases, and positively contributed to the team’s organization and performance.
Administrative Assistant
Meester Media
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Handled multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management, and billing).
- Coordinated travel arrangements, maintained a database, and ensured the delivery of premium service to clients.
- Quickly became a trusted assistant known for a 'can-do' attitude, flexibility, and high-quality work.
- Communicated effectively with multiple departments to plan meetings, and prepare welcome packages for new clients.
- Entrusted to manage the office in the supervisor's absence.
- Provided a timely, courteous, and knowledgeable response to information requests; screened and transferred calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Accra01.2017
Diploma - Business Administration
Lister Professional Institute
Accra01.2013
Certificate - Database Management
IPMC Training Centre
Accra01.2012
High School Diploma - General Arts
Chemu Senior High School
Tema, Ghana05-2011
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Business Awareness
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- System Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Networking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SQL
- Marketing
- Customer Service
Professional References
- Mr. Isaac Afotey, CEO, Drodai Company Ltd., +233 24 376 6488
- Mr. Andrews Yeboah Amoah, Market Manager, BAT, +233 54 433 4865
Technical Skills And Competencies
- System analysis
- Data Analysis
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Networking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SQL
- Marketing
- Customer Service
Professional Skills And Competencies
- Problem-solving and business awareness skills
- Ability to work independently
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Charis shortlet ltd
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Drodai company Ltd
02.2020 - Current
Project Coordinator
Drodai Company Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2020
Trade Marketing Assistant (National Service)
British American Tobacco
01.2017 - 01.2018
Banking Operations (Intern)
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant
Meester Media
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Diploma - Business Administration
Lister Professional Institute
Certificate - Database Management
IPMC Training Centre
High School Diploma - General Arts
Chemu Senior High School