Marcus Quarshie
London
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO and Financial Manager
Cliffstons Co.Ltd
- Oversee all aspects of company operations, including strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Established strong partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable contracts and terms, resulting in 20% reduction in procurement lead time.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in15% reduction in operational expenses without compromising product quality or customer service.
Led and motivated team of 20 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment and achieving 25% increase in employee productivity.
Work Study Student
Regierung Von Oberbayern
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintained and repaired IT systems, resolving an average of 20 hardware and software issues per week to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Resolved network issues promptly, achieving an average resolution time of fewer than 24 hours and minimizing downtime for employees.
Installed hardware and software for 50+ workstations, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility with existing systems.
Provided IT support to 100+ employees, addressing an average of 15 technical queries or issues per day with a high level of customer satisfaction.
Assisted in the smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure, performing regular system updates and maintenance tasks for a network of 200+ devices.
Collaborated with team members to optimize IT processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in response time for resolving IT issues.
Senior Portfolio Administrator
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Implemented portfolio performance strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in investment returns, exceeding industry benchmarks and driving financial growth for clients.
Analyzed and optimized portfolios, generating $500,000 CAD in additional sales revenue through strategic investment decisions and market insights.
Streamlined operational processes and identified cost-saving opportunities, achieving annual savings of $100,000 CAD while maintaining highest standards of portfolio management. - Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies
Research Assistant
Technische Universität München
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted extensive research on topic of "Natural Disasters and Economic Activity" using SAS and Excel, analyzing night-time lights data to investigate impact of natural disasters on economic activities in Southeast Asian countries.
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary research team, contributing to data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
Assisted in writing research papers and preparing presentations for academic conferences, effectively communicating research findings to scientific community.
Played key role in data processing and statistical analysis, employing advanced analytical techniques to derive meaningful insights and trends.
Developed expertise in data visualization, creating compelling charts and graphs to visually represent research findings.
Actively participated in research discussions and contributed to the development of research methodologies and frameworks.
Work Study Student
ATSG Munich Airport
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Engaged proactively with average of 100 passengers daily, effectively gathering and documenting relevant entry-related data, ensuring smooth immigration and transit processes.
Verified and meticulously recorded vital passenger information for over 1,000 individuals, maintaining strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Ensured 100% compliance with entry and transit regulations by staying up-to-date with latest requirements and effectively communicating them to passengers, minimizing potential disruptions and penalties.
Work Study Student
Werkstudent, KraussMaffei Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed end-to-end procurement processes, independently handling quote generation and invoice review for 100+ customer requests on monthly basis.
Utilized SAP ERP system to analyze procurement data, generating statistical reports that provided valuable insights for optimizing procurement strategies and achieving cost savings of $50,000 annually.
Analyzed and tracked performance of planned and executed deliveries, resulting in 15% increase in on-time deliveries and improving overall customer satisfaction.
Project Coordinator
Cliffstons Company Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Independently managed end-to-end procurement processes, overseeing 50+ customer accounts and ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment of their orders, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction.
Implemented improvements in accounts receivable management, reducing outstanding receivables by 20% through the implementation of efficient billing and collection processes.
Streamlined procurement operations by introducing automated inventory tracking system, resulting in a 15% reduction in inventory holding costs and improving overall supply chain efficiency.
Portfolio Administrator
National Bank Financial
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted portfolio managers in analyzing investment opportunities, resulting in the identification of high-performing stocks that contributed to a 12% increase in portfolio returns.
Prepared comprehensive financial reports and presentations for client meetings, effectively communicating investment strategies and performance results to clients, resulting in a 25% increase in client satisfaction.
Monitored market trends and provided timely recommendations for portfolio adjustments, resulting in 8% reduction in portfolio risk and improved overall portfolio performance.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc - Management And Technology
Technische Universität München
Munich,Germany03.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Applied Economics
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada06.2006
Certificate - Web Development
Toronto School of Business
Ottawa,Canada2001
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc - Engineering Management
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom2000
Industrial Placement - E Commerce
IBM
Herrenberg,Germany01.1999
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SAS and Excel
- Operating Budget
- Operational Oversight
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Project Oversight
- Business Strategies
- Productivity Performance
- Business Development and Planning
- Strategize Plans
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Technische Universität München
01.2020 - 01.2021
Work Study Student
Regierung Von Oberbayern
01.2019 - 06.2019
Work Study Student
ATSG Munich Airport
01.2019 - 01.2020
Work Study Student
Werkstudent, KraussMaffei Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Portfolio Administrator
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
01.2008 - 10.2008
Project Coordinator
Cliffstons Company Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008
Portfolio Administrator
National Bank Financial
01.2006 - 01.2007
CEO and Financial Manager
Cliffstons Co.Ltd
Master of Science (M.Sc - Management And Technology
Technische Universität München
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Applied Economics
Carleton University
Certificate - Web Development
Toronto School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc - Engineering Management
Coventry University
Industrial Placement - E Commerce
IBM
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