HAMEDA ABDUL-WAHABI
Accra
Summary
Experienced political activist with a background in student politics as the TEIN Women's Organiser during my first degree at the University for Development Studies in Wa – Upper West Region. Results-oriented and collaborative approach with hands-on dedication to work. Skill set includes leadership, management, administration, financial management, and project management honed through progressive experience in organizational development and administrative management services across various industry sectors and clients. Strong leader and a problem-solver committed to streamlining operations to reduce costs and enhance overall organizational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
CPM Africa Limited
08.2016 - Current
- Overall responsibility for the management and direction of the day to day activities of the Company and ensure that the team consistently delivers projects professionally to meet or exceed Client’s expectations
- Participating in strategic decision making with stakeholders to agree project strategy and subsequently require effective delegation of assignments to the respective Consultants
- Provide leadership in all phases of the project life cycle from Contract administration, supervising the preparation of bids through feasibility studies, project briefs, project planning, and eventual closing out of projects
- Handled the administrative aspects of all projects undertaken by the company
- Participated in the compilation of annual financial statements for management
- Carried out tasks such as writing and maintaining documentation and getting ready reports as required
- Overseeing risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements
Organizational Development Manager
CPM Africa Limited
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Establish and manage office set up (location, visibility, publicity, values, mission statement, organogram etc.)
- Maintained continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Improved communication across departments by promoting collaboration and facilitating regular interdepartmental meetings.
- Achieved greater workforce alignment by revising job descriptions to accurately reflect roles and responsibilities.
- Increased overall productivity with the implementation of process improvements and streamlined workflows.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits of organizational practices, policies, procedures.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among employees, promoting open dialogue, mutual understanding, and productive working relationships.
- Developed and improved hiring and recruitment strategies to optimize workforce.
Administrative Manager
Red Bull Ghana
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Mediating, ensuring and maintaining a good human relation of staff within the Red Bull environment as a Multi-National Company
- Coordinated all work teams of Red Bull in Ghana on target programs
- Handled all correspondences to and from Red Bull Headquarters with confidentiality
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
- Nurtured a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly, fostering open communication channels between staff members at all levels of the organization.
- Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Defence
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Assist in the development and/or finalization of project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant
- Participating in regular field visits to project sites, meeting with project counterparts and participants to monitor quality of activities and providing verbal and written reports
- Coordinated organization participation and support through interdepartmental information exchange
- Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
Education
LLB - Law
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, GhanaMaster of Science - Business Decision Management
Coventry University
Coventry, UK07-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Economics and Entrepreneurship)
University For Development Studies
Wa, Ghana07-2010
Skills
- Ability to motivate team
- Compliance Management
- Relationship Building
- International Relations
- Project Management
- Contract management
- Organizational development
- Negotiation
Certification
Associate Human Resource Practitioner - Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners, Ghana
Accomplishments
Projects Under my leadership:
- Remodel and Refurbishment of 8th floor of Accra Financial Center for Development Bank Ghana
- Design, Fit-out Construction and Furnishing of5th floor of the Accra Financial Center for Development Bank Ghana (DBG)
- Construction and Completion of Proposed Extension and Renovation of two storey office complex at Airport Residential area
- Design and Construction of25m x10m warehouse and associated offices, hot area and external works
- Design, Renovation, Restoration & Redevelopment of9-Storey office complex for the Electoral Commission at Ridge - Accra
- Project Management and Supervision of the Construction of100No
- Prefab District offices
- Consultancy Services for the Construction of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre (TVET) of Excellence at Anyinam, Pakyi No.2, Akumadan and Assin Jakai in the Eastern, Ashanti and Central regions
- Consultancy Services for implementation of priority projects under infrastructure for poverty eradication programme in the Eastern Region – LOT9 and11
- Consultancy Services for implementation of priority Projects under Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) in the Upper East Region
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kotokoli
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Waala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dagbani
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Hans, Leitert, Formerly of Red Bull GmbH, Salzburg, +447735281167, Liverpool FC
Kenneth Dzirasah, MP for South Tongu and 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament (4th Parliament), +233 (0)202 013 340
Winston Churchill Ken-Arthur, Central Regional Director - Land Use and Spatial Planning, +233 (0) 244 512 099
Timeline
Managing Director
CPM Africa Limited
08.2016 - Current
Organizational Development Manager
CPM Africa Limited
01.2015 - 07.2016
Administrative Manager
Red Bull Ghana
02.2012 - 11.2014
Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Defence
01.2000 - 01.2001
Associate Human Resource Practitioner - Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners, Ghana
LLB - Law
Wisconsin International University College
Master of Science - Business Decision Management
Coventry University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Development Studies (Economics and Entrepreneurship)
University For Development Studies
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