Lisa MCCLAIN-AFFUL
Takoradi
Summary
Bilingual administrative professional with years of experience in secretarial support, reception, and document management across embassies, schools, and hospitality. Skilled in handling correspondence, coordinating schedules and meetings, preparing travel, and maintaining organised filing systems. Fluent in English and French. Recognised for professionalism, discretion, and multitasking.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Assistant
École Illberg – France Éducation International
Mulhouse
2024.10 - 2025.04
- Prepared classroom materials and coordinating activities in English with a Ghanaian touch.
- Supported teachers; helped manage schedules and documents.
- Participated in school event planning.
Administrative Assistant
Campus France Ghana (Embassy of France)
Accra
2023.10 - 2024.09
- Served as the front-line contact for students, institutions, and the public, responding to walk-ins, phone calls, and emails.
- Drafted and distributed official letters, memos, and interview invitations; managed incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Maintained and updated databases of students, alumni, partner institutions, and project contacts.
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated meetings, and managed agenda for internal events.
- Assisted with onboarding, event registration, seminar organisation, and procurement of materials and logistics.
Library Assistant (Intern)
Alliance Française
Accra
2022.09 - 2022.11
- Shelved books according to library classification and maintained organization.
- Assisted patrons with locating resources and using library systems.
- Processed new materials for circulation and ensured accurate cataloging.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes for library materials.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in library spaces for user comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in French And Political Science
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana2024-01
Diplôme Universitaire D’Études Françaises -
Université De Franche-Comté
Besançon, France 2022-05
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School
Takoradi, Ghana2018-05
Skills
- Calendar & Agenda Management
- Reception & Front Office Support
- Correspondence & Email Handling
- Document Drafting, Filing & Archiving
- Meeting Preparation & Report Writing
- Contact Database Management
- Internal & External Communications
- Travel Planning & Logistics
- Office Supply Management & Procurement
- Multilingual & Intercultural Communication
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Certification
- DELF B2, Alliance Française d’Accra (2023)
Reference
Daniel DOE
Campus France Ghana, Accra
0249314709, coordinateur.cfg@gmail.com
Timeline
Language Assistant
École Illberg – France Éducation International
2024.10 - 2025.04
Administrative Assistant
Campus France Ghana (Embassy of France)
2023.10 - 2024.09
Library Assistant (Intern)
Alliance Française
2022.09 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in French And Political Science
University of Ghana
Diplôme Universitaire D’Études Françaises -
Université De Franche-Comté
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School