IBRAHIM WALLEE
Accra
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Summary
Talented Executive Director experienced in developing and managing projects, staff and relevant stakeholders to achieve results. Offering more than 15 years of experience at executive level. Applies skills in leadership, mentoring and training to motivate organization's members in meeting organizational mission and project goals. Successfully raises public awareness about community-based projects, programs and activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Center for Sustainable Livelihood and Development (CENSLiD)
Accra
12.2022 - Current
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and project initiatives.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
Co-Founder and Executive Director
CR-Network Ghana
Accra
11.2010 - 09.2021
- Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging civil society trends.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and organizational policies.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Projects Director
Center for Youth and Literacy Development (CYLiD)
Kumasi
02.2015 - 10.2020
- Planned and supervised project operations, resolving cross-functional issues by implementing organizational processes.
- Designed project management control roadmap for effective oversight of diverse community-based project.
- Supervised numerous projects throughout lifecycle, including planning, design and scheduling, resulting in cohesiveness and accuracy in completed assignments.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
Special Projects Consultant
West African Forum on AIDS & Violence Against Women & Children
Accra
10.2010 - 07.2019
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Submitted project deliverables to affected population and communities, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Assistant Manager
Edison Parkfast; Location 37 Manhattan
New York
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Assisted location supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in producing thorough, accurate and timely weekly, monthly and annual reports of sales and business activities.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Collaborated with location manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Administrator
TVS Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
Kumasi
04.2004 - 11.2007
- Developed innovative strategies to establish best practices, promoting profitability.
- Researched and developed administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate operations.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans and strategies.
- Worked closely with human resources department to support employee management and organizational planning.
Education
Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) - Humanitarian Action
10.2022
Executive Training Certificate - Drug Policy, Diplomacy And Public Health
10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (Development Communication)
05.2019
Professional Training Certificate - Anti-Corruption in The Context of The 2030 Agenda
05.2019
Professional Training Certificate - Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle & His Successors
12.2017
Professional Training Certificate - Introduction To Philosophy
11.2017
Professional Training Certificate - Foundational Knowledge On The 2030 Agenda For SDGs
06.2017
Professional Training Certificate - Peacebuilding And Youth Nonviolence
06.2013
Professional Training Certificate - Peacebuilding, Civil Resistance & Nonviolence
04.2011
Skills
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Organizational Development
- Communications Strategy
- Executive Leadership
- Project Management
- Operational Analysis
- Program Monitoring
- Outreach Programs
- Social Work
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Dagbani
Proficient
C2
Hausa
Advanced
C1
Twi
Proficient
C2
Additional Information
KEY VOLUNTARY ENGAGEMENTS:
- International Relations Director; Palace of Sarki Nana Fanyinama III, Kintampo, Bono East Region, Ghana.
- Curator - Africa & Middle East; The Nature of Cities (TNOC) Festivals, Global Interdisciplinary Events. Website: www.thenatureofcities.com
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-wallee-b004b04/
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Director - Center for Sustainable Livelihood and Development (CENSLiD)
12.2022 - Current
Projects Director - Center for Youth and Literacy Development (CYLiD)
02.2015 - 10.2020
Co-Founder and Executive Director - CR-Network Ghana
11.2010 - 09.2021
Special Projects Consultant - West African Forum on AIDS & Violence Against Women & Children
10.2010 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager - Edison Parkfast; Location 37 Manhattan
01.2008 - 08.2010
Administrator - TVS Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
04.2004 - 11.2007
Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies - Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Humanitarian Action
The Graduate Institute - Executive Training Certificate, Drug Policy, Diplomacy And Public Health
African University College of Communications - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies (Development Communication)
United Nations Systems Staff College - Professional Training Certificate, Anti-Corruption in The Context of The 2030 Agenda
University of Pennsylvania - Professional Training Certificate, Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle & His Successors
The University of Edinburg - Professional Training Certificate, Introduction To Philosophy
United Nations Systems Staff College - Professional Training Certificate, Foundational Knowledge On The 2030 Agenda For SDGs
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) - Professional Training Certificate, Peacebuilding And Youth Nonviolence
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) - Professional Training Certificate, Peacebuilding, Civil Resistance & Nonviolence
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