Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Playing piano and making music
Additional Information
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Gideon Ahiale

Tema

Summary

Dedicated customs officer with a passion for data science, seeking to leverage his analytical skills and expertise to drive impactful solutions within both the customs field and the realm of data science. Equipped with a solid foundation in customs operations and a strong desire to transition into a data scientist role, I am committed to applying data-driven insights to address challenges and drive innovation in both current and future endeavors.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerk at Commissioner of Customs Secretariate

GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Accra
05.2024 - Current
  • Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to Commissioner of Customs Secretariat, including handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office supplies.
  • Document Management: Manage and organize official documents, including incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, and other relevant materials, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Data Entry: Efficiently input and update data into relevant databases and systems, maintaining accuracy and integrity of information.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, and actions taken by Commissioner of Customs and his/her team, ensuring easy retrieval and reference.

Customs Officer

GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Accra
02.2017 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced border security by conducting thorough inspections and investigations of suspicious cargo and individuals.
  • Streamlined customs clearance process for legitimate travelers, reducing wait times at ports of entry.
  • Prevented smuggling of illegal goods through diligent inspection of vehicles, luggage, and cargo containers.
  • Conducted outreach efforts to educate businesses and travelers about customs regulations, fostering a culture of compliance among stakeholders.
  • Supported national security objectives by enforcing import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with trade agreements.
  • Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving country to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations.
  • Collected samples of import merchandise for additional testing, examination and appraisal.

National Service Intern

National Service Secretariate
KADJEBI - MEMPEASEM
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

Education

CERTIFICATE - Data Science

ALX
ACCRA
08.2024

ATHE LEVEL 6 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - Finance

ACCRA BUSINESS SCHOOL
ACCRA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT IN ACCOUNTING

GHANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ADENTA- AMANFRO
08.2014

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Database Management
  • File and database management
  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: Power BI, Excel
  • Machine Learning: Regression, Classification, Clustering
  • Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Pandas, NumPy
  • Database Management: SQL Server, MySQL

Playing piano and making music

I am passionate about music especially classical, choral, jazz and gospel music and i love playing when i am idle

Additional Information

REFEREES

1. KWAKU AMADI

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER- HEAD OF CUSTOMS COMMISSIONER SECRETARIATE

CURRENT BOSS

2. CHRISTINE BANKAS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER- 2nd-In-Charge, Tema Oil Refinery Sector Command

FORMER BOSS

Timeline

Clerk at Commissioner of Customs Secretariate

GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
05.2024 - Current

Customs Officer

GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
02.2017 - 04.2024

National Service Intern

National Service Secretariate
09.2014 - 08.2015

CERTIFICATE - Data Science

ALX

ATHE LEVEL 6 EXTENDED DIPLOMA - Finance

ACCRA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bachelor of Arts - DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT IN ACCOUNTING

GHANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Gideon Ahiale