Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Websites
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Ambassadorial Roles
Counseling And Coaching Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Laureen Tsenuokpor

Laureen Tsenuokpor

Accra

Summary

A dynamic professional with over 10 years of experience in executive administration, sustainability, and partnership management at the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). Proven ability to support C-suite leaders, manage strategic initiatives, and lead corporate partnerships. Certified Counselor and Transformational Coach, with expertise in personal development, mental health, and leadership growth. Passionate about sustainability, youth development, and female empowerment, with active ambassadorial roles advocating for these causes on global platforms.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ambassador for Mental Health Awareness

Make It OK (MIO)
10.2024 - Current
  • Advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental health by fostering open and supportive conversations about mental health and mental illnesses.
  • Educate communities on mental well-being through workshops, toolkits, virtual presentations, and trainings, promoting mental health literacy.
  • Collaborate with HealthPartners, Regions Hospital, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to expand mental health support across various regions.

Ambassador for Sustainability and Corporate Partnerships

United Nations Youth Association (UNYA), Ghana
04.2021 - Current
  • Advocate for sustainability initiatives aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship.
  • Lead efforts to engage youth in sustainability and global citizenship programs.

Ambassador

Girls Talk Corporation (GTC), UK
03.2020 - Current
  • Empower young women through mentorship, leadership development, and education initiatives.
  • Collaborate with international partners to create opportunities for women and girls in marginalized communities.

Certified Counselor & Transformational Coach

Launaires Consult
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide mental health counseling and transformational coaching, guiding individuals through personal and professional challenges.
  • Design and facilitate workshops focused on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.
  • Mentor clients in achieving their goals, fostering resilience and self-confidence.

Manager, Sustainability & Partnerships Unit

GIFEC
02.2014 - Current
  • Lead sustainability projects aligned with GIFEC's mission to bridge the digital divide.
  • Manage corporate partnerships and collaborate with key stakeholders to support ICT initiatives in underserved communities.
  • Oversee the planning of community entry programs, events, and training initiatives to promote digital literacy.

Manager / Executive Assistant to Administrator & Head of Administrator's Secretariat

GIFEC
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed both the Administrator’s Secretariat and the Sustainability Unit, providing executive-level support and overseeing the successful execution of sustainability projects.
  • Coordinated all executive meetings, internal and external communications, and travel arrangements for the Administrator.
  • Led digital transformation efforts within the Secretariat, including the implementation of a digital storage system for secure and efficient data management.
  • Coordinated the launch of rural telephony projects and ICT centers, facilitating community engagement, project planning, and stakeholder communication.
  • Supported the Board Secretariat by handling administrative tasks, preparing minutes, organizing meetings, and disseminating decision points to stakeholders.

Manager, Sustainability & Partnerships Unit & Executive Assistant to Administrator

GIFEC
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated key sustainability projects such as the renovation of over 200 Community ICT Centers (CICs) and rollout of rural telephony sites.
  • Facilitated community engagement by drafting and dispatching communications to District Chief Executives (DCEs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) about projects undertaken by GIFEC.
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating digital literacy programs to boost ICT awareness across rural communities.
  • Led the introduction of digital dispatch systems, improving document handling, tracking, and delivery times.

Assistant Manager, Front Desk Executive

GIFEC
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed front desk operations, providing administrative and customer service support to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Handled logistical arrangements for meetings, events, and office supplies, ensuring the smooth daily operation of the Secretariat.

Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant to Administrators

GIFEC
02.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to GIFEC Administrators, managing their schedules, communications, and high-level reports.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and organized meetings, acting as a liaison between the Administrator’s office and internal departments.
  • Supported the Administrator’s Secretariat with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and the dissemination of information.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

Valley View University
01.2020

BA - Sociology and English

University of Ghana
01.2012

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Digital Literacy & Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Records Management
  • Counseling & Coaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Cross-Cultural Communication

Affiliations

  • Digital Era Toastmasters Club, 2023
  • Administrative Professionals Association of Ghana (APAG), 2021
  • American Evaluation Association (AEA), 2020
  • Ghana Psychology Council, 2019

Certification

  • Certified Counselor, College of Counseling and Psychology, Trinity Theological Seminary, 2016
  • Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner, Center for Sustainability and Excellence, 2020
  • First Aid Certification, [Institution Name], [Year]
  • Cisco Certified Master Trainer in Cybersecurity, 2021
  • Cisco Certified Master Trainer in “Get Connected”, 2021
  • Mental Health Ambassador Certificate, [Institution Name], [Year]

Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented a digital storage and dispatch system at GIFEC’s Administrator’s Secretariat, improving data security, retrieval, and document tracking.
  • Played a key role in executing ICT development projects in rural areas, including the renovation of over 200 Community ICT Centers and the rollout of rural telephony sites.
  • Coordinated the Transformational Dialogue Series (TDS), educating staff on emerging trends in ICT and universal access.
  • Developed a unique serial referencing system for tracking documents, improving efficiency and document authentication processes.

References

Available upon request.

Ambassadorial Roles

  • United Nations Youth Association (UNYA), Ghana, Ambassador for Sustainability and Corporate Partnerships, 04/01/21, Present, Advocate for sustainability initiatives aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship., Lead efforts to engage youth in sustainability and global citizenship programs.
  • Girls Talk Corporation (GTC), UK, Ambassador, 03/01/20, Present, Empower young women through mentorship, leadership development, and education initiatives., Collaborate with international partners to create opportunities for women and girls in marginalized communities.
  • Make It OK (MIO), Ambassador for Mental Health Awareness, 10/01/24, Present, Advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental health by fostering open and supportive conversations about mental health and mental illnesses., Educate communities on mental well-being through workshops, toolkits, virtual presentations, and trainings, promoting mental health literacy., Collaborate with HealthPartners, Regions Hospital, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to expand mental health support across various regions.

Counseling And Coaching Experience

Launaires Consult, Certified Counselor & Transformational Coach, 01/01/18, Present, Provide mental health counseling and transformational coaching, guiding individuals through personal and professional challenges., Design and facilitate workshops focused on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth., Mentor clients in achieving their goals, fostering resilience and self-confidence.

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Ambassador for Mental Health Awareness

Make It OK (MIO)
10.2024 - Current

Manager / Executive Assistant to Administrator & Head of Administrator's Secretariat

GIFEC
08.2021 - 05.2024

Ambassador for Sustainability and Corporate Partnerships

United Nations Youth Association (UNYA), Ghana
04.2021 - Current

Ambassador

Girls Talk Corporation (GTC), UK
03.2020 - Current

Manager, Sustainability & Partnerships Unit & Executive Assistant to Administrator

GIFEC
09.2019 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager, Front Desk Executive

GIFEC
02.2018 - 05.2019

Certified Counselor & Transformational Coach

Launaires Consult
01.2018 - Current

Manager, Sustainability & Partnerships Unit

GIFEC
02.2014 - Current

Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant to Administrators

GIFEC
02.2014 - 01.2017

MBA - Strategic Management

Valley View University

BA - Sociology and English

University of Ghana
Laureen Tsenuokpor