FREDA BLANKSON-MENSAH
ACCRA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Also, a detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
1825
1825
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrative Secretary
Ghana Medical Association
02.201 - Current
- In Charge of National Secretariat
- Handling of correspondence to the President, the General Secretary and the Asst
- General Secretary
- Writing of Administrative letters
- Conveying and writing of reports and minutes of the Executive Committee and Annual General Meetings
- Supervise subordinates and all administrative issues
- Handling of payment vouchers
- Writing of cheques
- In charge of National Executive Council Meeting
- National Executive Committee Meeting
- Finance Committee Meeting
- Periodic disbursement of imprest for meetings such as NEC meetings, Editorial meetings, etc
National Service
Ghana Medical Association
09.2013 - 08.2014
Secretarial Internship/Attachment
Ministry of Transport, then Harbours and Railway
01.2005 - 08.2009
- Receiving and Making of calls
- Booking of Appointments
- Typing of letters, sending of fax and filing of documents
- Receiving visitors
- In-Charge of all secretarial activities in the secretariat
Managing Editor
Ghana Medical Journal
09.2009 - 02.2011
- In charge of Editorial Committee
- Arrangement of quarterly meetings
- Implementing actions for Editorial meeting such as letters to authors, reviewers etc
- Typesetting of articles for publication of Medical Journal (Quarterly, four in a year)
- Perform any job assigned by the Editor-in-Chief, General Secretary and National Executive Committee
Education
Masters - Business Administration (MBA Human Resource Management)
Kings University College
Aplaku Hills, Accra05.2019
Post Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Professional Administration (GIMPA)
Legon, Accra06.2015
BBA - Human Resource Management
Methodist University College
Dansoman, Accra07.2013
Certificate - Stenographer Secretary
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Accra12.2004
Diploma - Business Studies (Secretarial Option)
Ghana Education Service, Technical Examinations Unit
06.2007
Certificate - Senior Stenographer
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
12.2005
Certificate - Stenographer
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
12.2004
Certificate - Typist
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Accra12.2004
Diploma - Secretarial-ship
Sacky-Addoo Secretarial Training Institute
12.2002
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Computer Familiarity
- MS Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Power Point
Courses Workshops Attended
- E-Publishing workshop by the Ghana Medical Journal, Malawi Medical Journal and the African Journals, Nogouchi Memorial Institute, Legon, Accra, 10/01/09
- Effective Leadership, Management and Administration, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, 04/01/10
- Managing Records in a Business Environment, Laysia Info Consult, 11/01/11
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/03/84
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married with Three Children
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work with less supervision
- Ability to solve issues amicably among colleagues
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pay attention to visitors and react appropriately
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others
- Ability to relate well with clients
- Ability to take initiative and work in a team
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Watching movies
- Cooking
Affiliations
- Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM)
Timeline
National Service
Ghana Medical Association
09.2013 - 08.2014
Managing Editor
Ghana Medical Journal
09.2009 - 02.2011
Secretarial Internship/Attachment
Ministry of Transport, then Harbours and Railway
01.2005 - 08.2009
Diploma - Secretarial-ship
Sacky-Addoo Secretarial Training Institute
Masters - Business Administration (MBA Human Resource Management)
Kings University College
Post Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
Ghana Institute of Management And Professional Administration (GIMPA)
BBA - Human Resource Management
Methodist University College
Certificate - Stenographer Secretary
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Diploma - Business Studies (Secretarial Option)
Ghana Education Service, Technical Examinations Unit
Certificate - Senior Stenographer
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Certificate - Stenographer
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Certificate - Typist
National Coordinating Committee For Technical & Vocational Education And Training (NACVET)
Senior Administrative Secretary
Ghana Medical Association
02.201 - Current
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