Jerry Michael Nana Ofori Amankwa
Accra
Life is about who you end up with. You never know who you're are dealing with.
Good things take time
Jerry Mikes; Bishop T. D. Jakes
Summary
A visionary, enterprising personality that has been cultivated through years of solid education, skill acquisition, and experiences that has proven invaluable for today's job market. A great team player who looks for the good in others thereby making it possible to always go beyond the frictions of collaborations to achieve set goals and objectives. Humility and an understanding of the need to make life better for others is what defines the Jerry Mikes philosophy and work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Technical Support Representative
Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2016
- IT representative for the MIS department at the branch.
- Reported to MIS Department on all related IT issues at the branch.
- Ensured efficient running of all IT equipment, devices and systems at the branch.
- Monitor information and data security of all staff at the branch (passwords, pass codes, access control, etc).
- Undertake minor repairs and troubleshooting of all hardware and software used by staff at the branch.
- Monitor surveillance activity on security cameras at the branch.
Relationship Officer
Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Ltd.
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Sourcing clients for loans and savings products through aggressive personal selling promotion techniques.
- Screening and selection of loan applications.
- Evaluating clients for loans.
- Attending credit committee and analyzing credits to ensure that only quality laons meet policy are disbursed.
- Monitoring loans to ensure prompt payments.
- Recovering loans.
- Responds to customers' enquiries.
- Finding constructive solutions to customer problems.
- Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy.
Director
ESKSELAN Studios
Accra, Abokobi
Jan.2020 - Current
- Performs all executive duties of the company.
- Secures contracts for the company in filmmaking, theatre, music and audio production, graphic design and photography.
- Recruits and assembles teams to execute contracts and projects.
- Ensures excellent and timely delivery of deliverables.
Subject Teacher (Creative Arts, History)
Pentecost School Madina
09.2018 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Drafted design for renovation of pre-school department specifically, Creche and Nursery Classes in 2021.
- Oversaw design and new painting project for school in capacity as Creative Arts teacher in 2021.
- Was in charge of sound and audio production for all school events.
- Researched and drafted code of conduct and sanctions document at request of headteacher in 2023.
- Acted as secretary for headteacher taking on writing of addresses and reports from 2019 to 2023.
Technical Manager
Christian Life Centre (Church)
01.2018 - Current
- Mixes sound for church services and special events in church
- Manages all church IT systems for streaming and broadcasting.
- Manages all church equipment and resources for sound and media production.
- Recruits and trains church technical team in efficient use of church equipment.
- Supervises church technical inventory and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Develops suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Guides, coaches and leads project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Keyboardist and Bassist
Christian Life Centre
01.2011 - Current
- Play for church worship and choir ministrations.
- Plays at special church events.
Art Instructor (Framewalk Cross-cultural Exchange)
Kabavil
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Instructed and directed drama students on exchange program to express their ideas through drama on chosen topic of 'Spirit' [Mumo].
- Assisted with setting up final presentation for students of University of Education, Winneba Arts School.
- Run sound for rehearsal and final presentation of show.
Piano Instructor
Al-Rayan International School
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
Operations Manager
Speckless Laundry Services
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Run the day-to-day operations of the business.
- Was responsible for the delivering and picking up customers items for cleaning.
- Was in charge of the pressing section of the laundry.
Intern
Sinapi Aba Trust
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed front desk at branch.
- Collection of loan repayments on and off field on behalf of loan officers and clients.
- Banking daily transaction monies after close of day activity.
- Responsible for branch records mainly daily transaction sheets and ledgers.
Education
M. Ed Administration And Management - Education
04.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performing Arts
05.2012
- Degree Awarded with [Second Class Honors, Upper Division]
- Completed University-level Coursework: Directing, [School of Performing Arts]
- Thesis Statement: [Prompt or Director's Copy for treatment of the play - The Successor].
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Exam - General Arts
04.2007
Basic Education Certificate Examination - Junior High Education
04.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Event Management
- Musician
- Sound and Audio Engineering and Production
- Photography
- Filmmaking
- Graphic Design
- Organization
- Human relations
- Negotiation
- Microsoft office suite [word, excel, powerpoint]
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Supporting Artists
- Design Troubleshooting
- Digital Illustration
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Strength Improvements
- Operating Budget
- Prepress and Printing
- Interior Design Knowledge
- Digital Content Development
- Design Solution Documentation
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Meeting Management
- MediaMaster Expertise
- Superior Time Management
- Department Development
- Excellent Team Player
- Creative Strategic Planning
- Art Direction
- Mixed Media
- Graphic Arts Design
- Manage Client Relationships
Reading, researching, playing the piano, making music digitally,
I read to know what is going on around me, in all walks of life but also as a mental exercise. I make music as a way of expressing myself, my ideas, my emotions. I research a lot as a way of sharpening my knowledge in history.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Director - ESKSELAN Studios
Jan.2020 - Current
Art Instructor (Framewalk Cross-cultural Exchange) - Kabavil
04.2019 - 04.2019
Subject Teacher (Creative Arts, History) - Pentecost School Madina
09.2018 - Current
Technical Manager - Christian Life Centre (Church)
01.2018 - Current
Piano Instructor - Al-Rayan International School
09.2016 - 03.2018
Operations Manager - Speckless Laundry Services
07.2016 - 12.2017
IT Technical Support Representative - Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2016
Relationship Officer - Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Ltd.
01.2013 - 04.2016
Intern - Sinapi Aba Trust
08.2012 - 07.2013
Keyboardist and Bassist - Christian Life Centre
01.2011 - Current
University of Education - M. Ed Administration And Management, Education
University of Ghana - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Performing Arts
Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School - West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Exam, General Arts
Pentecost School Madina - Basic Education Certificate Examination, Junior High Education
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