KENNETH OWUSU FRIMPONG
TEMA,GHANA
Summary
A well organized and time effective graduate with proven leadership, organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills seeking to leverage my acquired abilities and experience in a dynamic working environment towards the achievement of corporate goals and growth.
Organised Planning Officer with knack for streamlining urban development projects. Spearheaded initiatives that reduced approval times and improved community engagement. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments to facilitate sustainable growth.
Astute Planning Manager accustomed to managing large- and small-scale projects to meet corporate objectives. Monitors KPIs and executes change management to reduce backlogs. Analyses and reports on trends to inform strategic planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICER
SEKONDI-TAKORADI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY
SEKONDI-TAKORADI, GHANA
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented contingency plans to mitigate vulnerabilities and safeguard project assets.
- Conducted comprehensive research to inform planning decisions.
- Enhanced public engagement with regular town hall meetings.
- Managed and coordinated processes by setting accurate timetables and critical performance metrics.
- Built strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging tact and diplomacy to navigate tense interactions.
- Facilitated training workshops enhancing team's understanding of planning regulations.
- Fostered cross-departmental collaboration, improving overall project outcomes.
- Reviewed and updated local development plan documents regularly.
- Devised strategic plans to promote sustainable development.
CONTROLLER
UNILEVER GHANA LIMITED
Tema, Ghana
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Set up and monitoring of security cameras
- Create solutions to problems in operation
- Assist in implementing security and operations measures
- Take other duties that promote cooperate goals
- Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
- Identified safety risks by analysing reports and camera footage.
- Checked ID cards and documented details in security log.
- Upgraded hardware and software to manage operation and functionality of CCTV viewing suite.
- Provided high-quality CCTV evidence of crime and anti-social behaviour.
CARD ISSUANCE REPRESENTATIVE
SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT)
Tema East
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Collected data of new and prospective contributors for their registration and subsequent inclusion into the insurance scheme
- Issued SSNIT Biometric cards to customers when they were ready
- Activated the SSNIT biometric card after issuing
- Monitored the SSNIT Biometric card as to when they would be ready for collection by new prospective contributors
- Attended to customer queries, requests and complains and directed them to the appropriate authorities for the address of their queries, requests and complains
- Assisted other staff of the institution in the performance of their duties
INTERN
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (NADMO)
Tema
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Received emergency calls from disaster-stricken places within the Tema District
- Compiled lists of relief beneficiaries for disaster victims
- Assisted in the distribution of relief items and materials for beneficiaries
INTERN
GHANA COCOBOD
Tema Community Three
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Filed names of staff who were due for voluntary or compulsory leave
- Assisted the Human resource Manager in the collation of staff names and identification numbers into the payroll system before submission to the Finance Department
INTERN
GHANA COCOBOD
Takoradi
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Recorded into the file database the documents and data of all cocoa beans collected from the Western Region
- Entered into the appropriate databases the names of newly registered cocoa farmers, cocoa farming communities, awarded scholarships and distribution of pest and weed control chemicals
- Electronically sent feedback to sub-offices who contacted the Records Department for specific data and information
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Sciences
University of Ghana
10.2013 - 05.2017
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination - Business Studies
Adisadel College
10.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Internet applications
- E-mailing
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of office management systems
- Office management principles
- Office management practices
- Office management procedures
- Personal Assistantship ethics
- Initiative
- Planning
- Executing tasks
- Records management
- Data administration
- Banking skills
- Marketing skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Multi-tasking
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to exceed expectations
- Adaptability
- Learning new concepts
- Executive support
- Diary management
- Meeting scheduling
- Front desk reception
- Calendaring skills
- Phone etiquette
- Computer literacy
- Time-management
- Goal setting
- Positive attitude
- Time efficiency
Custom
- Approaching and solving complex problems and situations.
- Undertaking group assignments, continuous learning and researching.
- Volunteerism, community work, travelling and sports.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Timeline
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICER
SEKONDI-TAKORADI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY
08.2022 - Current
CONTROLLER
UNILEVER GHANA LIMITED
11.2018 - 05.2021
CARD ISSUANCE REPRESENTATIVE
SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT)
09.2017 - 10.2018
INTERN
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (NADMO)
05.2016 - 07.2016
INTERN
GHANA COCOBOD
05.2015 - 07.2015
INTERN
GHANA COCOBOD
05.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Sciences
University of Ghana
10.2013 - 05.2017
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination - Business Studies
Adisadel College
10.2009 - 05.2013
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