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Gideon Asamoah-Asante

Gideon Asamoah-Asante

General Manager
Accra

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

I seek and want to maintain a full-time or part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CEO/Director of Operations

G Squared Ventures
Accra
04.2018 - 07.2023
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.

General Manager

Brisk Credit Microfinance
Accra
06.2013 - 12.2017
  • Ensured that periodic returns were submitted to the regulators.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.

Partner and Manager

ENGID Catering Services
Accra
06.2009 - 10.2015
  • Onboarded new employees with training.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Marketing Manager

Brisk Credit Microfinance
Accra
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.

Teaching Assistant (National Service)

University of Ghana
Accra
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Assisted lecturers with lecture room management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Organized tutorials for students who needed it.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Business Administration

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, Newfoundland
07.2023 - Current

MPhil - Agronomy And Crop Science

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
08.2010 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Crop Science)

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
08.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

Business start up

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Timeline

Graduate Diploma - Business Administration

Memorial University of Newfoundland
07.2023 - Current

CEO/Director of Operations

G Squared Ventures
04.2018 - 07.2023

General Manager

Brisk Credit Microfinance
06.2013 - 12.2017

Marketing Manager

Brisk Credit Microfinance
06.2012 - 05.2013

MPhil - Agronomy And Crop Science

University of Ghana
08.2010 - 12.2015

Teaching Assistant (National Service)

University of Ghana
08.2009 - 08.2010

Partner and Manager

ENGID Catering Services
06.2009 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Crop Science)

University of Ghana
08.2005 - 05.2009
Gideon Asamoah-Asante General Manager