HARRIET YAA SELINAM ALORWORNU
Accra
Summary
Hands-on and detail-oriented administrative and HR support professional with practical experience in employee onboarding, office management, policy implementation, and training coordination. Proven ability to support HR operations, manage staff logistics, maintain employee records, and facilitate internal communication. Skillful at balancing administrative duties with human resource functions in both NGO and organizational environments. Now seeking to leverage these competencies in a dynamic administrative support role
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Plan International Ghana
Accra
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed petty disbursement, reimbursement and reported timely to enable the availability of funds to run the activities of the office.
- Coordinated travel and meeting logistics for internal and external stakeholders.
- Processed procurement and payment requests using SAP.
- Collated and prepared monthly overtime for all drivers in three offices.
- Managed vehicle maintenance and reports using TrackPoint.
- Initiated a fuel purchasing arrangement which reduced fuel costs by over 20% monthly.
- Served as focal person for vendor management, improving communication and service timelines.
- Assisted in flight bookings, hotel reservations and receiving of visitors both local and international.
- Conducted daily office inspection to ensure that all utilities are available in their respective locations.
- Managed appointments and calendar of the Country Director and Leadership Team.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings between external partners and stakeholders and the Country Director.
- Made vehicle bookings and travel arrangements for the Country Director’s meetings outside the office.
- Ensured the conference rooms is always in good condition and ready for meetings.
Office Manager
Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Ghana
Adabraka Accra
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported onboarding of new hires and maintained employee records.
- Partnered with HR to update and enforce workplace policies.
- Scheduled meetings and managed calendars for senior leadership.
- Handled procurement processes and vendor negotiations.
- Organized staff events and quarterly team-building activities.
- Oversaw office logistics including repairs, security, and staff welfare.
- Appointed Staff Welfare Coordinator, successfully organizing wellness and welfare activities that boosted staff morale.
- Led a cross-functional logistics team, restructuring the procurement workflow to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated the onboarding and orientation of new staff and interns using customized induction materials.
Youth Engagement Assistant (National Service)
Plan International Ghana
Abelemkpe
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in organizing youth capacity-building programs and training.
- Supported the preparation and review of MoUs and funding proposals.
- Contributed to staff training sessions and team planning.
- Handled front desk duties and maintained strong stakeholder relations.
- Served as Logistics Coordinator for Youth Programs, managing travel, venue, and material preparation for multiple training sessions.
- Step in to assist at the front desk occasionally when the need arose, ensuring smooth visitor relations and internal communication flow.
- Actively participated in proposal proofreading and formatting for partnerships and funding opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & English
University of Ghana
LegonProject Management Certificate -
Cambridge Centre of Excellence
Skills
- Recruitment & Onboarding Support
- Office & Records Management
- HR Policy Implementation
- Vendor and Facility Management
- SAP Procurement Support
- Workshop Coordination
- Event & Welfare Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
References
- Mr. Kwamena Daadzie, Communications Officer, National Communications Authority (NCA), 0242810461
- Danwiseamesimeku, Sponsorship Coordinator, Plan International, Ghana, 0244103284
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Plan International Ghana
02.2025 - 09.2025
Office Manager
Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Ghana
02.2024 - 02.2025
Youth Engagement Assistant (National Service)
Plan International Ghana
11.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & English
University of Ghana
Project Management Certificate -
Cambridge Centre of Excellence