Kwame Forson
Accra
Summary
Results-driven administrative and operations professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in human resource management, project coordination, and organizational development. Skilled in policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement to enhance institutional performance. Adept at managing people and systems to achieve strategic goals within public or quasi-governmental settings. Holds an MBA in Project Management, offering me deeper expertise in leadership, governance, and service delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PEOPLE & STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kola Technologies Limited
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated quarterly strategic planning sessions and monitored performance dashboards to improve institutional alignment and accountability.
- Strengthened financing partner relationships, securing product financing to improve affordability for customers and sustain sales.
- Managed HR and operational processes, implementing SOPs and workflow tools to improve reporting and compliance.
- Led cost saving recruitment, onboarding and integration of staff and interns, improving retention and productivity.
HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Altimate Advertising Limited
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Led organizational restructuring and role realignment to stabilize post-COVID operations and ensure business continuity.
- Implemented HR policies, training programs, and accountability frameworks that enhanced staff performance and workplace harmony.
- Managed business-level partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate affairs communications to strengthen brand reputation and public engagement.
- Provided 15 billboards to the Ministry of Health free of charge to support COVID-19 public education campaigns as part of the company’s CSR initiative.
- Oversaw compliance with statutory obligations (SSNIT, PAYE) and improved documentation standards.
- Negotiated regulatory and site permit fees with local authorities and maintained strong working relationships with MMDAs, achieving significant cost savings and smoother permit processing.
HUMAN RESOURCE & MARKETING MANAGER
Altimate Advertising Limited
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Directed HR operations including recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Managed client relationships and contract compliance with key institutions including Energy Commission and Lands Commission.
- Designed and implemented marketing initiatives that improved revenue generation and institutional reputation.
- Coordinated audits and compliance checks with international clients, maintaining business continuity and quality standards.
- (Includes National Service from Sept 2015 - Aug 2016)
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Altimate Advertising Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and personnel administration processes.
- Managed staff records, leave administration, and employee welfare initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with statutory requirements and supported management reporting.
TRAINING/ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
SIMA/ QUASS HOTEL
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Coordinated workshops, stakeholder training programmes, and corporate seminars, managing logistics, vendors, and materials.
- Supported operational improvements during SIMA’s secondment to Quass Hotel, focusing on facility organisation and contractor coordination.
- Managed administrative records, procurement support, scheduling, and documentation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided general operational support across training, administration, and facility units.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Accra, Ghana12-2025
BSc. Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Ghana
07.2012
Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Google Project Management
Coursera
Online02.2026
Professional Certificate - Human Resource Management
CIHRM
Ghana07.2015
Skills
- Strategic & Administrative Coordination
- Project & Operations Management
- Human Resource & Talent Development
- Performance Management & Organizational Effectiveness
- Records & Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom
- Organizational Change Management
- Leadership, Mentorship & Team Development
- Lean Six Sigma Quality Management
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)- Student Member
- CIHRM Ghana- Professional Member
Timeline
PEOPLE & STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kola Technologies Limited
01.2025 - 08.2025
HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Altimate Advertising Limited
01.2021 - 12.2024
HUMAN RESOURCE & MARKETING MANAGER
Altimate Advertising Limited
01.2015 - 12.2020
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Altimate Advertising Ltd
11.2012 - 12.2014
TRAINING/ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
SIMA/ QUASS HOTEL
01.2009 - 08.2012
BSc. Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Ghana
Professional Certificate - Human Resource Management
CIHRM
MBA - Project Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA)
Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Google Project Management
Coursera
TRAINING
- Project Management Essentials - Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation - 2024-01
- Entrepreneurship Training - Ministry of Trade & Industry (Empretec Ghana) - 2020-07
- Designing and Implementing a Performance Management System - CIHRM, Ghana - 2019-02
INTERESTS
Reading, watching football, project documentaries, policy analysis, and listening to music