MICHAEL ADU-CAROL
ACCRA,ACCRA
Summary
Energetic and reliable professional with strong problem-solving skills, seeking to join a purpose-driven and results-oriented organization that values commitment, excellence, hard work, and creativity in developing exceptional leaders dedicated to serving their communities and the nation.
As a trainer, coach, speaker, consultant, strategist, counselor, and advocate, approach my work with attention to detail and organizational skills. Thrives in a structured environment and am always eager to learn and grow. With strong analytical thinking and communication abilities, I adapt quickly to new procedures and protocols.
Ready to utilize and enhance my critical thinking and organizational skills in a managerial role, contributing significantly to the success of the organization and ensuring efficient operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Lead-Christ-Centered Education Dept (CCED)
Edify Ghana
10.2023 - Current
- To assist the Country Director in developing the Ghana program strategically.
- To provide leadership support and coaching to a team of 3 CCEOs to discharge their duties creditably
- To assist the Global Vice President for Christ-centered education and Regional Christ-centered leads in developing training modules for the Edify program
- To assist CCEOs in setting their annual priorities and reviewing them periodically to ensure they are achieved
- To facilitate a performance review for 3 CCEOs and make recommendations for areas of improvement
- To help over 1000 school leaders provide quality education to fulfill Edify's mission and vision
- To facilitate capacity-building training in Leadership, Relationship building, and building an effective prayer life for over 90 Edify staff in Africa
- And other administrative duties
Program Lead - Christian Transformation (CT) Dept.
Edify Ghana
10.2018 - 01.2020
- To assist the Country Director in developing the Ghana program wholistically
- To develop the Christian Transformation program in Ghana
- To assist the Global Vice President for Christian Transformation in developing modules of training programs for each country
- To develop the Ghana CT team to provide excellent service to Edify partner schools
- To facilitate the formation of the School Transformation Committee (STC) to champion all transformation activities in over 2000 Edify partner schools and ensure sustainability
- To help over 2000 school leaders provide quality education in fulfillment of SDG 4
- To facilitate capacity-building training in Leadership, Relationship building, and building an effective prayer life for over 70 Edify staff in Africa
- Developed strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, and students through consistent communication and collaboration.
Christian Transformation and Training Officer - CTTO
Edify Ghana
02.2016 - 09.2018
- To train over 1500 private school leaders (proprietors, directors, and headmasters) to develop Christ-cantered vision and mission statement for their schools
- To train school leaders to make their schools intentionally inviting, safe, and sound to promote quality learning
- To provide coaching to 60% of school leaders trained to make their schools intentionally Christian and also ensure the sustainability of the school
- To help deepen the relationship between Edify Ghana and its lending or training partners
- To train over 1500 private school teachers in classroom management, and Biblical Integration and also coach them to provide ethical leadership training to impact the lives of their students
- To develop a healthy relationship with school leaders, teachers, and students to build their confidence to be able to share their challenges with and assist them address them appropriately
- To provide the necessary education information to school leaders which will help them to fulfill all government requirements including payment of taxes
- Conducted regular assessments of existing training programs, making adjustments as necessary to maintain effectiveness and relevance.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
Business Development and Church Relations Officer (Office & Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
11.2015 - 01.2016
- To manage the Business aspect of the Scripture Union ministry by effectively marketing the union to mobilize financial resources for the work of the ministry
- To increase the number of regular monthly donors by 20%
- To update the existing donor list by categorization
- To increase the average monthly donation by 20%
- To raise funds to meet the budget of all ministry projects developed by the Regional Manager and the Executive Committee
- To maintain regular communication contacts with the donors and partners, and regularly update them of current ministry trends
- To recruit Churches as regular donors of SU-GAR
- To embark on a Church, visit through Bible Reading Promotion to strengthen the relationship between the Union and the Church for an effective partnership ministry work
- And many other responsibilities
Bible Ministries/Project Officer (Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated the promotion and sale of the SU devotional books
- Raised funds to purchase Bibles and devotional books, for free distribution to over 1000 students who cannot afford them
- Run Bible reading and Quiet time training for 50 Churches, and students in (Junior & Senior High and tertiary schools)
- Established a functional Bible Ministries committee for the Region
Schools Coordinator (Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
09.2009 - 08.2013
- To coordinate the school ministry, work in Eighty (80) public and private Senior High Schools, and one College of Education
- To supervise the ministry, work of Bible Club Coordinators in seven zones (more than 100 Junior High Schools)
- To supervise the ministry of school leavers fellowship (SUYEF)
- To think and strategize with the Regional Manager for the development and growth of the school ministry and the entire Scripture Union work in the Region
- To partner with the Regional Manager to run ministry training for SU patrons, Christian Teachers, and SU Group executives
- To report on the state of the school ministry work to the Manager and the school’s committee as and when the report is needed
- To run Bible Use Training for all 70 SU School Groups
- Coordinated team activities to enhance project efficiency.
- Organized meetings to facilitate communication among committee members.
Education
Certificate - Counselling
TUCEE Institute of Counselling And Technology
Accra Ghana11.2024
Level 6 Extended Diploma - Management - ATHE
Accra Business School
Accra Ghana07.2023
Certificate - Leadership and Management
University of Washington
United States Of America12.2021
Executive Mini-MBA - Leadership
Accra Business School
Accra Ghana04.2018
Certificate - Pastoral Leadership
The Successful Ministers Network - UK
Accra Ghana02.2018
Mini-MBA - Project Management
Almond Institute
Accra Ghana12.2017
Executive Education Certificate - Pastoral Leadership
Pastors Mentoring Pastors Academy
Accra Ghana11.2017
Certificate - Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Blazing Trails
Accra Ghana08.2015
Certificate - Christian Leadership
Pastors Mentoring Pastors
Accra Ghana04.2015
Certificate - Transformational Urban Leadership (CTUL)
Trinity Theological Seminary
Accra Ghana08.2013
Skills
- Team building
- Training expertise
- People Management
- Budgeting and Resource utilization expertise
- Presentation and Communication skills
- PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel
- Operations planning
- Policy enforcement
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision making
- Negotiation skills
- Training delivery
- Field coordination
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical thinking
- Project planning and Management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
Voluntary Service Experience
- 2008-2012, Volunteer, Bible Society of Ghana (Youth Dept.), Accra
- 2008-2012, Volunteer, Torchbearers Mission Inc., Accra
- 2008-present, Camp Officer/ Bible Study Facilitator, International Needs Network- Ghana
- 2008-present, Camp officer, Scripture Union Ghana Camps Ministry
- 2009-present, Member, Camps, and Schools Committees, Scripture Union-GAR
- 2009-present, Voluntary Blood Donor and Advocate, Ghana National Blood Bank
- 2012, Member, Andrews Project & Publicity Committees, Ghana Jesus Festival Crusade (Billy Graham Evangelist Association)
- 2013, Member, Youth mobilization, Publicity & Transport Committees, Ghana Greater Peace Crusade (Evang. Reinhard Boonke - CfaN)
- 2013-2016, Voluntary Field Staff (Assist. Campus Ministry Co-ord.), Ghana Fellowship of Evangelical Students (GHAFES)
- 2013-2016, Member, Scripture Union- GAR
- 2016-2020, Convener, Ghana Greater Peace Campaign for Election (GGPCE) 2016 & 2020
Recent Programs Attended
- 2018, Participated in the 4th & 5th Forum of Young Diplomats of Ghana on UN SDGs Advocacy, Diplomatic Etiquette and Public Speaking
- 2018, Participated in the 2nd African Youth SDGs Summit in Ghana
- 01/01/19, Participated in the Global Leadership and Strategic Planning Conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- 01/01/20, Participated in the Global Leadership and Strategic Planning Conference in San Diego, United States of America
- 05/01/22, Participated in the Global Leadership and Strategic Planning Conference in Kampala, Uganda
- 05/01/23, Participated in the Global Leadership and Strategic Planning Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
- 05/01/24, Participated in the Global Leadership and Strategic Planning Conference in Denver, United States of America
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/25/87
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Leadership Experience
- 2007-2013, Chairman/Society Youth Organizer (SYO), Youth Ministries Division, Gethsemane Methodist Church, Mamprobi
- 2008-2010, Founding member /Co-ordinator, Accra Youth Choir, Mamprobi
- 2008-2009, School Chaplain, Accra Technical Training Centre
- 2006-2007, Evangelism Coordinator, Accra Technical Training Centre SU Group
- 2010-2012, Deputy Coordinator, National Youth Rally Planning Committee, Accra
- 2011-2012, SRC Organizer/P. R. O, Christian Leadership College, Accra
- 2013, CTUL Course Captain, Trinity Theological Seminary- Legon, Accra
- 2013-2016, Co-ordinator, National Youth Rally Planning Committee, Accra
- 2013-2014, Voice magazine Chairman, FGBMFI (Youth Chapter, Korle-Bu)
- 2014-2015, 2nd Vice President, FGBMFI (Youth Chapter, Korle-Bu)
- 2015-2016, Voice magazine Chairman, FGBMFI (Youth & Students Chapter, Korle-Bu)
- 2016-present, Chief Executive Officer, Global Transformational Agents Foundation - GloTAF
- 2016-present, Executive President & Principal Trainer, Golden Intellect Consult - GiC
- 2016-2018, Initiator and Patron, Transformational Teachers Network - Ghana
- 2018-2020, Program Lead (CT), Edify Ghana
- 2024-present, Program Lead (Christ-centered Education - CCE), Edify Ghana
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sports
- Counselling
- Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 10 staff members.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 officers to develop a Community Transformation Project for low-fee private schools in Ghana.
- Achieved high training participant turnout by implementing a pre-registration strategy along with three reminder follow-up calls to registered participants.
- Best Idea Wins 2020 Award
- Team Achievement Award 2021 - Exceeding the Target
- Applaud Entrepreneurial Spirit Award 2021
- Team Achievement Award 2024 - Exceeding the Target
- Core Values Award 2024 - Christ-like Service
Team Leadership
Awards Recipient
Counselling, Designing, Football and Reading
Counseling
I offer my time to provide advice to young people on choices that can significantly impact their futures. I also provide counseling for individuals in relationships, helping them navigate challenges to strengthen their partnerships. Additionally, I offer pre-marital counseling for those preparing to embark on the journey of marriage.
Designing
I design new programs and projects for organizations. I also provide graphic design services for both organizations and individuals.
Football
In my leisure time, I enjoy watching football.
Reading
I read books on leadership, emotional intelligence, and volunteerism.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Program Lead-Christ-Centered Education Dept (CCED)
Edify Ghana
10.2023 - Current
Program Lead - Christian Transformation (CT) Dept.
Edify Ghana
10.2018 - 01.2020
Christian Transformation and Training Officer - CTTO
Edify Ghana
02.2016 - 09.2018
Business Development and Church Relations Officer (Office & Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
11.2015 - 01.2016
Bible Ministries/Project Officer (Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
11.2013 - 03.2014
Schools Coordinator (Field Staff)
Scripture Union Ghana-GAR
09.2009 - 08.2013
Certificate - Counselling
TUCEE Institute of Counselling And Technology
Level 6 Extended Diploma - Management - ATHE
Accra Business School
Certificate - Leadership and Management
University of Washington
Executive Mini-MBA - Leadership
Accra Business School
Certificate - Pastoral Leadership
The Successful Ministers Network - UK
Mini-MBA - Project Management
Almond Institute
Executive Education Certificate - Pastoral Leadership
Pastors Mentoring Pastors Academy
Certificate - Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Blazing Trails
Certificate - Christian Leadership
Pastors Mentoring Pastors
Certificate - Transformational Urban Leadership (CTUL)
Trinity Theological Seminary
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