HARRIET YAA SELINAM ALORWORNU
Accra
Summary
I am a dedicated and personable professional, with a strong background in Humanitarian services, administrative support, and Office Management. I am highly Proficient in English communication with strong organizational and proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, with the following core competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, for reporting, minutes writing and conversations. Expert multitasking, prioritization and the ability to work independently with or without supervision. I have excellent interpersonal skills for team working and people management. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. I have proven ability to provide excellent service to youths, guests, and stakeholders by being attentive, friendly, and responsive to their needs. Maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor while handling interactions as well as maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Ghana
02.2024 - Current
- Serve as the point person for office manager duties including maintenance, mailing, supplies, equipment and bills.
- Schedule meetings and appointments
- Responsible for procurement of office supplies and equipment.
- Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office leases/contracts.
- Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs.
- Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary.
- Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment
- Ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time.
- Developed and maintained an office asset database
- Manage office General and Administrative budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting on budget issues by staff.
- Provide general support to visitors.
- Assisting in the onboarding process of new hires.
- Addressing employees’ queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements)
- Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services.
- Planning in-house or off-site activities, such as launches, YWCA celebrations and other conferences.
Youth Engagement Assistant
Plan International Ghana
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborating in organizing training activities for sponsorship participants.
- Supporting the Youth Engagement Facilitator in conceptualizing and executing developmental activities for the youth under our purview.
- Contributing to the preparation of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between our organization and registered youth groups.
- My assertiveness enabled me to build, established and maintained good relationship with stakeholders from National Youth Authority, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, Ministry of Gender and Social Protection as well as with stakeholders from UN Agencies such as UNFPA, UNICEF and many other NGO across Ghana.
- Reviewing and proofreading proposals from youth groups, to ensure accuracy and correctness, then proceed to seek their approvals.
- Providing support at the front desk when the designated personnel is unavailable.
Teaching Assistant
The Light Academy International School
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Creating lesson plans for teaching various subjects including poems, rhymes, alphabets, and numbers.
- Conducting classes to educate children on poems, rhymes, alphabets, and numerals.
- Assisting children during meal times, including breakfast and lunch.
- Supervising and guiding children during Physical Education (PE) sessions.
- Compiling monthly activity reports for the preschool section.
Education
Project Management Certificate - undefined
Cambridge Centre of Excellence
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & English
University of Ghana
Legon10.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Administrative support
- Relationship building
- Scheduling
- Scheduling coordination
- Inventory control
- Employee supervision
- Operations management
- Administrative oversight
- Documentation and control
- Event coordination
- Travel coordination
- Policy development
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Learning new things
References
- MRS SALLY AMARKPA, ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR, THE LIGHT ACADEMY SCHOOL, 0243285232
- MR KWAMENA DAADZIE, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (NCA), 0242810461
- DANWISE AMESIMEKU, SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR, PLAN INTERNATIONAL, GHANA, 0244103284
Timeline
Office Manager
Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Ghana
02.2024 - Current
Youth Engagement Assistant
Plan International Ghana
11.2022 - 10.2023
Teaching Assistant
The Light Academy International School
05.2016 - 07.2017
Project Management Certificate - undefined
Cambridge Centre of Excellence
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & English
University of Ghana
Similar Profiles
Violet MuyilaViolet Muyila
Mentor at Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)Mentor at Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
Ashley RobinsonAshley Robinson
Domestic Violence Case Manager at Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCADomestic Violence Case Manager at Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA
Tammy jonesTammy jones
Teacher at Young Women Christian AssociationTeacher at Young Women Christian Association
JOSEPHINE O.D. ASARE-BEDIAKOJOSEPHINE O.D. ASARE-BEDIAKO
MONEY MARKET & ALM MANAGER at BANK OF AFRICA GHANA LIMITEDMONEY MARKET & ALM MANAGER at BANK OF AFRICA GHANA LIMITED
GLADYS OWUSUA WIAFEGLADYS OWUSUA WIAFE
Admin & Finance Officer at Epsilon Collective Ltd.Admin & Finance Officer at Epsilon Collective Ltd.