Leonar Assan
Accra
Summary
Highly organized professional with over four years of experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications within the Ghanaian education and innovation ecosystem. Proven track record of executing high-profile events—ranging from youth panels to school activations—while managing multi-channel digital content and corporate partnerships. Adept at translating organizational impact into compelling stories for diverse audiences, ensuring alignment with global branding and strategic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
THE OVAL WORKSHOP
Accra, Ghana
02.2026 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in project delivery and resource utilization.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion and ensure adherence to timelines.
Administrative & Project Coordinator (Assistant)- Programs Department
Junior Achievement Ghana
Accra, Ghana
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Coordinated and supported multiple projects, stakeholder meetings, and branded events including youth panels, media features, and school activations, ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed correspondence, scheduling, logistics, and procurement for education and youth engagement initiatives.
- Liaised with corporate sponsors, schools, community leaders, and media partners to enhance program visibility and storytelling.
- Collaborated with the Development & Marketing team to provide program highlights, success stories, and impact data for communications and donor reporting.
- Recruited, trained, and managed facilitators and volunteers, maintaining up-to-date performance records and databases to support effective program delivery.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed program data with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team to prepare performance reports and inform continuous improvement.
- Provided administrative and financial coordination support, including budgeting, documentation, and alignment with resource allocations across departments.
Intern, Social Welfare Department
West Municipal Assembly
Agona Swedru, Ghana
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted in planning and initiatives and coordination of community-based projects.
- Provided case work support, including documentation and research.
- Scheduled and organized meetings for staff.
- Assisted in conducting community needs assessment and report findings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
01-2021
WASSCE - undefined
Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana01-2017
Skills
- Office Administration & Document Management
- Project and Event Coordination
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Reconciliations
- Procurement
- Effective Team Collaboration
- MS Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Customer relations
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Presentations
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical design review
Accomplishments
- 1. Strategic Communications & Content Creation
- Impact Storytelling: Expert at turning program highlights and "success stories" into donor-ready reporting and public-facing communications.
- Brand Visibility: Enhanced organizational storytelling through the coordination of media features and school activations.
- Digital Support: Experienced in using content creation to support innovative projects and creative expression. 2. High-Impact Event Coordination
- End-to-End Management: Managed all logistics, procurement, and scheduling for large-scale initiatives, including the "Money Bee Quiz" and youth panels.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acted as a central administrative point, aligning resource allocations and budgeting across various departments.
- On-the-Day Support: Proven ability to manage fast-paced operations and logistics in high-pressure environments. 3. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Development
- Relationship Management: Recruited and trained facilitators while maintaining active partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders.
- Local Insight: Deeply embedded in the Accra-based innovation and education landscape through 4+ years at Junior Achievement Ghana.
- Diplomacy: Experienced in providing casework support and documenting findings for municipal assemblies, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and discretion.
Timeline
Project Manager
THE OVAL WORKSHOP
02.2026 - Current
Administrative & Project Coordinator (Assistant)- Programs Department
Junior Achievement Ghana
10.2021 - 12.2025
Intern, Social Welfare Department
West Municipal Assembly
08.2020 - 10.2020
WASSCE - undefined
Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
- Panelist, Youth Empowerment in the Digital Age (JA Ghana & MEST Africa)
- Program Lead, Money Bee Quiz (JA Ghana & Prudence Foundation)
- Participant, Sustainability Conference (JA Ghana & Fidelity Bank)
- Volunteer, Play & Learn Foundation (June–July 2021)