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MANASSEH WINTEMAH APURUM

ACCRA, GHANA

Summary

I am committed to utilizing my diverse array of skills, talents, and knowledge to actively support the growth and progression of any organization I work with. With a steadfast dedication to excellence, I aim to make meaningful contributions that drive success and innovation. By adopting an open-minded and adaptable approach, I continuously seek opportunities to expand my understanding and expertise. This allows me to not only excel in my role but also to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. Through ongoing learning and engagement, I strive to create positive impacts within any organization and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Work history

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR (INTERN)

HISENSE GHANA AND EGLE MOTORS
ACCRA, GHANA
01.2023 - Current
  • With the absence of a legal office since its incorporation in 2012, I spearheaded the setting up of a legal administrative office for both companies in 2023 when I joined them as the only employee with a background in law.
  • I am the sole administrator of both companies' legal mail, responding to external inquiries, communicating with in-house personnel on various projects, assigning tasks to appropriate departments, and attending to tasks assigned to the legal office.
  • I organize and facilitate training sessions for staff on legal compliance, policy, data protection, and issues of general business legal knowledge.
  • I work directly with the Human Resources and Administration Manager, the Head of Finance, and the Head of Sales, as well as heads of all departments in the company in ensuring compliance with laws and policies, as well as coming up with and implementing solutions to legal administrative problems.
  • I serve as a liaison between the companies and their external counsels in managing court cases and proceedings.
  • I review all contracts and agreements of the companies and facilitate their execution.
  • I facilitate the day-to-day legal administrative processes of the companies.

PRESIDENT

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSONAL STUDIES LAW STUD. UNION
ACCRA, GHANA
06.2023 - Current
  • I maintain an agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by tapping from available resources and funding, honing budgets, and adjusting utilization strategies to maximize financial sustainability efforts.
  • I partner with the management team of the Students' Union to optimize operations and reduce costs.
  • I work with members of the law faculty to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • I devise and implement both long-term and short - term strategy to drive progress in key areas such as students' welfare, and academic and personal growth, among others.
  • I support the team of union executives by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

TEAM MANAGER / STUDENT MOOT COACH

UPSA JESSUP MOOT TEAM 2024
ACCRA, GHANA
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw the selection process for moot court team members, which involved advertising positions, reviewing applications, and conducting trials.
  • Provided guidance and training to team members in various aspects of moot court, including legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom etiquette.
  • Assisted the team in analyzing the moot problem, identifying key legal issues, developing arguments, and crafting persuasive written submissions.
  • Managed logistical aspects of participating in the moot court competition, such as registering the team for competitions, arranging travel and accommodation, coordinating practice schedules, and ensuring that team members have access to necessary resources and materials.
  • Handled administrative duties related to the moot court program, such as maintaining team records, managing budgets, communicating with competition organizers, and ensuring compliance with competition rules and deadlines.
  • Fostered a positive team environment, providing encouragement and support to team members, and helped to build camaraderie among team members.
  • Assessed the team's performance in competitions, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies for future success.
  • Qualified to represent Ghana in the International Rounds of the Jessup Moot Competition in Washington DC as an Exhibition team.

STUDENT JOURNALIST

MEDIA GENERAL (TV3)
ACCRA, GHANA
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Researched and wrote informational news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective.
  • Assessed leads and pitched captivating story ideas to editors.
  • Ensured that all regular and recurring deadlines were met for all editorials.
  • Created trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in future research, etc.

MANAGING EDITOR

FEDERATION OF AFRICAN LAW STUDENTS, GHANA
ACCRA, GHANA
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Leveraged digital proofreading tools to flag and fix grammatical errors.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories for publication in biweekly editorials.
  • Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
  • Briefed writers on scope of writing projects, giving appropriate contextual information to boost quality of work.
  • Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
  • Organised material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Education

BACHELORS - LAW

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA (UPSA)
GHANA
08.2020 -

CERTIFICATE - AI CAREER ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

ALX AFRICA
03.2024 -

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving skills
  • Lead qualification
  • Strategic networking
  • Brand management
  • Financial leadership
  • Employee management
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Recognition, Best Student Journalist, Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Students' Awards.
  • Qualification as exhibition team to International rounds in Washington DC, Phillip C. Jessup Moot Cout Competition.
  • Best Orator, UPSA Law School Moot Court Competition, May 2022.
  • Overall winner, UPSA Law School Moot Court Competition, May 2022.
  • Writer and Director of award-winning play at Fontomfrom Drama Competition 2018.

Timeline

CERTIFICATE - AI CAREER ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

ALX AFRICA
03.2024 -

TEAM MANAGER / STUDENT MOOT COACH

UPSA JESSUP MOOT TEAM 2024
02.2024 - 04.2024

PRESIDENT

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSONAL STUDIES LAW STUD. UNION
06.2023 - Current

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR (INTERN)

HISENSE GHANA AND EGLE MOTORS
01.2023 - Current

STUDENT JOURNALIST

MEDIA GENERAL (TV3)
06.2022 - 01.2024

MANAGING EDITOR

FEDERATION OF AFRICAN LAW STUDENTS, GHANA
06.2022 - 12.2023

BACHELORS - LAW

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA (UPSA)
08.2020 -

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