Judy Garbrah
ACCRA
Summary
Dynamic Facilities Manager with proven expertise at Toptech Transport and Logistics, excelling in vendor management and safety compliance. Successfully directed facility operations, enhancing efficiency and minimizing service interruptions. Adept at budget management and fostering strong relationships, ensuring seamless project execution and exceptional team leadership. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety. Expert in organizing programmes and perfect interaction in French, English and Ghanaian local dialect (Twi) Dedicated Facility Manager with extensive background leading cross-functional maintenance, housekeeping and teams. Perceptive and corrective regarding all facets of buildings, grounds, and employee safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Toptech Transport and Logistics
ACCRA
01.2021 - Current
- Supervised vendors and contracts to support office environment.
- Inspected office equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.
- Monitored facility operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance with applicable laws.
- Provided support in the planning of special events held at the facility.
- Supervised and coached installation staff throughout system installations.
- Ensured that all facilities are kept clean by scheduling regular cleaning services according to industry standards.
- Established relationships with local businesses providing goods and services related to property management.
- Enforced compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Directed maintenance and operations of facility systems to minimize service interruptions.
- Coordinated the activities of subcontractors in relation to facility maintenance projects.
- Implemented security protocols across multiple sites ensuring employee safety.
- Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.
- Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.
Internship Trainer
TechnoServe
Dzorwulu - Accra
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Created materials for intern orientations and onboarding processes.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Engaged with training function and philosophy to develop key skills.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Ghana
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - French Language
Université De Strasbourg,
Strasbourg -France01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in French
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01-2021
High School Diploma -
Akosombo International School
Akosombo 01-2017
Skills
- Vendor management
- Facility maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Budget management
- Project management
- Event planning
- Team supervision
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Emergency preparedness
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Team direction
- Cost-reduction methods
- Facility updating
- Employee supervision and task delegation
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Active listening
- Leadership skills
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Excellent communication
- Strategic planning
- Presentation
- Facility management principles
Affiliations
- Organizing Team Africa from the World Bank (Africa Region) in a training program on defensive and soft skills management
- Management and planning meals for participants of all programs
- Safety of participants in training programmes
- Seeing to safety rules in programmes
- Managing Training Programmes for Corporate institutions
Accomplishments
- ISO certificate in first aid
- Certificate in Defensive Driving
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of training
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Team Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCareer advancementTimeline
Facilities Manager
Toptech Transport and Logistics
01.2021 - Current
Internship Trainer
TechnoServe
01.2018 - 02.2025
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - French Language
Université De Strasbourg,
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in French
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
Akosombo International School
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