JANET KARE OKYERE
Office Administrator
Amrahia- Accra
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in online trading and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.. Confident communicator comfortable managing high volume of work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin/Commercial Manager
Trade Africa Online Ltd.
05.2019 - Current
- Built relationships with clients to establish new contracts.
- Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and sales reports.
- Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
- Strengthened team and organization by recruiting and hiring three qualified employees.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
Gender Equality Co-ordinator
PLAN Ghana, SHOW Project
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Coordinated, facilitated and provided support for mainstreaming gender equality considerations in the overall project in aligning with the project Gender Equality (GE) strategy.
- Provided support to the project team, local partners and other stakeholders in the implementation and management of the Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Child ( SHOW) Project
- Played active part in the development of of action plans, budget preparations and provided assistance to implement them to achieve SHOW project goals and expected results
- Supported in the development of PLAN International's Local Child Protection Policy to prevent children from all forms of abuse
- Trained Health \staff and adolescent group leaders of project communities on basic gender equality concepts.
Grant Project Manager
PLAN International Ghana, Girl Power Project
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Effectively managed relationships with donors (Ditch Child Rights Alliance) and Country Steering Committees(CSC) to ensure achievement of project goals
- Lead the project and provided technical and strategic direction to Local NGO partners implementing the Girl Power Programme in Ghana
- Participated in the proposal development to mobilize resources to implement the organization's strategic plan.
- Ensured that gender equality is mainstreamed in all activities.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Gender Coordinator
PLAN Ghana- WATCH Project
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Worked with 120 communities to form Mother Support Groups( women's group) to design and implement activities that provide education and support to women on maternal and child health issues aimed at improving maternal and child mortality
- Facilitated various activities aimed at building building capacities of community members to tackle the root causes of exclusion and gender inequalities by changing laws or social practices.
- helped strengthen the capacity of women and girls human rights including sexual and reproductive rights by engaging men as channel of change.
- Worked closely with the project team, Government Institutions( Ghana Health Service) and partner Local NGOs etc. to plan, implement and monitor project activities.
- Ensured the rights and dignity of children are respected and protected by reviewing all materials ,especially photographs and videos before they are released publicly.
- Participated in workshops and trainings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Prepared( with inputs from my team) annual work plans, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to donors.
Community Facilitator
PLAN Ghana, TAP Project
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Trained 75 School Management Committee(SMC) in capacity building on school management and community resource mobilization.
- Supported the SMCs to develop School Improvement Plans (SIP)
- Organized and formed 15 Community Development Committees (CDCs)
- Supported the CDCs in the proper documentation and filling of their records in their Community Managed Projects (CMP)
- Chaperoned 84 girls from New Juaben municipality to participate in the 2011 Girls' Camps
- Strengthened pupil's participation in Community/PTA meetings in project communities
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
National Service Person- Facilitator
Institute of Continuing and Distance Education
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Facilitated adult learning by training adult learners to read, write and speak English Language.
- Supported in the binding of handouts and books at the Printing Section of the department.
- Provided support service to the Director of the 2009 New Year School and served as an usher to the admiration of all participants.
Subject Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Apeguso
09.2005 - 07.2008
- Subject teacher for two subjects: Foods and Nutrition and Management in Living.
- Taught year 1-3 Home Economics classes.
- Prepared year groups students for WASSCE in Foods and Nutrition and in 2008, student scored 100%
- As a Form/House Mistress, I monitored attendance of students and gave regular reports to the Headmaster.
- Supervised extracurricular activities and attended to students when they were in difficulties even after school hours.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course content.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course content.
Class Teacher
Asesewa L/A Primary School
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Prepared teaching notes and taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, and other educational materials
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- As a sport teacher, I prepared pupils for sporting activities and they came out with honors.
Education
B.A. (Hons) - Social Work with Psychology
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra Ghana05.2009
Diploma - Adult Education
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra Ghana05.2005
Teacher's Certificate ‘A' (3- Year Post Secondary -
Peki Government Training College
Peki, Volta Region Ghana06.2000
Skills
- Contact Management
- Customer Order Management
- Sales Support
- Strategic Networking
- Product Costing
- Proposal Development
- Report Generation
- Risk Management
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Export Compliance
- Team Training
- Sales and Marketing
- Client Base Retention
- Customer Engagement Strategies
- Digital Sales
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Admin/Commercial Manager
Trade Africa Online Ltd.
05.2019 - Current
Gender Equality Co-ordinator
PLAN Ghana, SHOW Project
05.2016 - 12.2016
Grant Project Manager
PLAN International Ghana, Girl Power Project
08.2015 - 03.2016
Gender Coordinator
PLAN Ghana- WATCH Project
08.2013 - 07.2015
Community Facilitator
PLAN Ghana, TAP Project
11.2010 - 08.2013
National Service Person- Facilitator
Institute of Continuing and Distance Education
08.2009 - 08.2010
Subject Teacher
Ghana Education Service, Apeguso
09.2005 - 07.2008
Class Teacher
Asesewa L/A Primary School
09.2000 - 06.2003
B.A. (Hons) - Social Work with Psychology
University of Ghana
Diploma - Adult Education
University of Ghana
Teacher's Certificate ‘A' (3- Year Post Secondary -
Peki Government Training College
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