KARIM MUSAH
Accra
Summary
Karim is an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong academic background in industrial and organizational psychology. He serves as a teaching assistant at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Ghana, and is a cybersecurity enthusiast dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring data privacy in an ever-evolving landscape. With expertise in data analysis, training coordination, and research support, he can extract valuable insights from complex datasets using tools like SPSS and AMOS. His experience as a Learning and Development Coordinator highlights his exceptional coordination skills in managing trainings, drafting winning proposals, and designing comprehensive course outlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Facilitator
African Institute of Management Science
Ogbojo-Madina, Accra
03.2021 - Current
- (Advance Training on Multivariate and Data Mining, Management science)
- Introduction to Multivariate Data and Analysis
- Visualizing Multivariate Data
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
- Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
- Confirmatory factor Analysis
- Structural Equation Modelling
- Mediation and Moderation Analysis
Learning and Development Coordinator
African Institute of Management science
08.2020 - Current
- In charge of coordinating all local in-house trainings
- In charge of drafting proposals to win contracts
- In of designing course outlines for all in-house trainings
- Regular meetings with Human resource managers for potential discussions
- Drafting reports after each training
- Presents reports to beneficiary organizations after training
Research Assistant/Secretary for Sch. Fitness Prog
PESS Department, University of Ghana
08.2019 - Current
- Monitoring Program
- Designed template and supervised data collection
- Data analysis and data entry, Development and validation of News Ghana questionnaire (Ongoing)
- Reviewing the news Africa questionnaire to restructure the items to fit the Ghanaian context
- Sending emails and making phone calls to organize meetings for members of the research group
- Reviewing relevant articles to the study area
- Keeping up to date minutes for all meetings
- Volunteer, Camp Abilities Ghana August to September 2019
- Acted as an organizer to liaise with the University of Ghana Sports directorate to assign venues for the Camp
- Football, Frisbee, and goalball instructor for visually impaired students
- Frequently led visually impaired students from their hotel rooms to their playgrounds
- Coached visually impaired students on how to run with the guidewire
- Played active role as organizer and facilitator in organizing Camp Abilities for deafblind students at Mampong School for the Deaf, Ghana
- Kept day-to-day records of all activities of the camp
- Helped edit the final report of the camp
Research Assistant for UNICEF Safe Schools Project
PESS Department, University of Ghana
Accra
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted in data input and analysis
- Reviewed related articles in the study area
- Proofread the final report
Research Assistant for Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Department of Teacher Education, University of Ghana
Accra
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Educating Basic Rural School Pupil on Food and Nutrition: Learning Materials Produced from Recycled Materials
- Discussion with home economics teachers at Asesewa in seven different schools
- Classroom observation, report writing, focused group discussion and interviews with teachers in the selected schools
- Data Transcription
- Review of relevant literature in the subject area.
Research/Administrative Assistant
National Identification Authority
Accra
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies (PESS)
- Provides assisting roles in the conduct of research such as data collection, data input and data analysis
- Check facts, proofreads, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy
- Provide administrative and secretarial support for the school such as answering telephone calls, assisting students and guests; providing appropriate informational materials, direct them to the appropriate personnel and resolving a range of administrative problems and enquiries.
- Assisted in the preparation of research proposals and grant applications by gathering data and writing narrative sections.
- Compiled and maintained records, including financial information, research notes, publications, and presentations.
- Provided administrative support to faculty researchers, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing expense reports.
- Managed databases for tracking research projects and related activities.
Registration Assistant
National Identification Authority
11.2018 - 09.2020
- National Identification Authority
- Helped convey all registration materials to and from the various registration centres
- Interviewed applicants to know their citizenship status before going through the registration process
- Timely announced all requirement needed for the registration process
- Directed applicants to appropriate registration officers
- Helped distribute the national identification cards to successful applicant
Trainee
African Institute of Management science
11.2019 - 06.2020
- And occasional facilitator of courses like workplace management and recruitment, Organizational Needs Assessment, and Human Resource Management Recruitment
- Research officer for training courses
- Assist in designing course outlines for training programmes
- Training manual development support
- Assist delegates to adapt to the Ghanaian culture.
Research Assistant
Alliance for African Partnership
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in designing template for data entry
- Provided assisting role in data imputation and data analysis
- Proofread the final report of the research
Teaching/Research/Administrative Assistant
School of Education
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Occasionally taught university Levels 100, 200, and 300 students in courses like introduction to education, Psychology of human learning, and sustainable development
- Organized tutorials to help students better grasp concepts
- Provided assisting roles in the conduct of research such as collection and input of data; and proofreading research work
- Coordinated with lecturers and administrative staff for operational support activities of the college; serve as a liaison between students and Head of Department, and the school Administrator in the resolution of day-to-day administrative affairs
- Provided administrative and secretarial support for the school such as answering telephone calls, assisting students and guests; providing appropriate informational materials, direct them to the appropriate personnel and resolving a range of administrative problems and enquiries
- Supported clerical needs of more than three lecturers, including taking messages, scanning documents and writing and sending correspondent emails
- Helped organise meetings, write minutes and reports
- Provided assisting roles during the conduct of examinations; invigilation of students during exams period
- Social
Social Worker (Internship)
Sefwi Akontombra District Assembly
06.2016 - 08.2016
- 2014
- Sefwi, Research supervisor for the Livelihood Against Poverty (LEAP) project
- Helped disbursed funds to the LEAP beneficiaries
- Occasionally visited LEAP beneficiaries
- Registered Cases to invite people
- Registered and helped disbursed 2% of the District Common Fund to physically challenged people
- Involved in the settlement of property cases, maintenance cases and child custody
- Taking of statement of both the defendant and the plaintiff
Sales Assistant
Style Post Enterprise
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Abuakwa-Kumasi
- Stocking shelves with Merchandise
- Assisted shoppers find the goods and products they are looking for
- Answered queries from customers
- Helped in giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers
- Involved in balancing cash register
- Helped in keeping the store tidy and clean, this includes hovering and mopping
- Responsible in dealing with customers complaints
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
African Institute of Management Science
Ogbojo, Accra, Ghana11.2022
MPhil - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Ghana - Greater Accra Region
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, of Religions
University of Ghana - Greater Accra Region
01.2017
West African Senior Schools Certificate - Business
Juaben Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana07.2012
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE -
Malbex Preparatory School
01.2008
Skills
- Cyber Awareness and Threat detection
- Ability to analyse data with SPSS and AMOS
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Information Protection
- Managing Security Breaches
- Data Encryption
- Monitoring Computer Viruses
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving skills
- Friendly and personable
- Adaptable nature
- Quick learner
- Decent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical
References
REFEREES
Mamuda T. Seidu
Director of Programmes
Aims House
P O Box 14419
East Legon, Accra
Tel: +233 302522902
Mob: +233 243381040
Email: seiduus@yahoo.com
info@aimstraining.org
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Twi
Proficient
C2
Kusaal
Beginner
A1
Sefwi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Course Facilitator
African Institute of Management Science
03.2021 - Current
Learning and Development Coordinator
African Institute of Management science
08.2020 - Current
Research Assistant for Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Department of Teacher Education, University of Ghana
03.2020 - 11.2021
Trainee
African Institute of Management science
11.2019 - 06.2020
Research Assistant/Secretary for Sch. Fitness Prog
PESS Department, University of Ghana
08.2019 - Current
Research/Administrative Assistant
National Identification Authority
04.2019 - 10.2021
Research Assistant
Alliance for African Partnership
02.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant for UNICEF Safe Schools Project
PESS Department, University of Ghana
11.2018 - Current
Registration Assistant
National Identification Authority
11.2018 - 09.2020
Teaching/Research/Administrative Assistant
School of Education
09.2017 - 08.2018
Social Worker (Internship)
Sefwi Akontombra District Assembly
06.2016 - 08.2016
Sales Assistant
Style Post Enterprise
01.2013 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
African Institute of Management Science
MPhil - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Ghana - Greater Accra Region
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, of Religions
University of Ghana - Greater Accra Region
West African Senior Schools Certificate - Business
Juaben Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE -
Malbex Preparatory School
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