Michael Kwabena Asante
Accra
Summary
Seasoned educator with over a decade of experience, and a skilled reporter with a demonstrable commitment to professional excellence in alignment with Parliament's vision, prepared to embrace higher responsibilities and strategically contribute to enhancing Parliamentary Reporting Services and the overall advancement of the Parliament of Ghana.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hansard Reporter, Committee Reporting Office
Parliament of Ghana
10.2024 - Current
- Recorded, transcribed, and proofread audio from Committee meetings and field visits for Social Cluster Committees.
- Edited content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with publication standards.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by superiors.
Hansard Reporter, Chamber Reporting Office
Parliament of Ghana
Accra
03.2022 - Current
- Transcribed 10-minutes takes.
- Proofread and edited documents in line with House style.
- Contributed to the timely production of the Hansard.
Special Assignments
Parliament of Ghana
08.2021 - 08.2025
- MC, 2025, 11th Biennial CHEAR-AR Conference (Ghana).
- Reporter, 2023, 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Ghana).
- Secretary, Green Ghana Planning Committee, since 2022.
- Treasurer, Hansard Staff Welfare Scheme.
- Secretary, 2023, Ad Hoc Committee that probed the dereliction of duties by Parliament's cleaning companies.
- Rapporteur, 20th September 2022, online Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting held under the Chairmanship of the Rt Hon Speaker.
- Team lead for reporters during the 3rd Meeting of the 4th Session of the 8th Parliament of Ghana.
- Team lead for reporters during the 2nd Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 8th Parliament of Ghana.
- Member, 2022, Committee to review the Hansard Style Guide.
- Leader of the entire 2022 batch of Hansard Reporters during our six months of training prior to being employed in the Parliamentary Service.
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2010 - 02.2022
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote holistic student development.
- Prepared students at Ada Senior High in 2017, and the Presbyterian Senior High, Osu, in 2018 and 2019, to participate in debate competitions.
Education
Verbatim Reporters Certificate - Parliamentary Reporting in Context
Government Secretarial School
Accra, Ghana02-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Central Region07-2018
Diploma in Basic Education - Basic Education
Mount Mary College of Education
Somanya, Ghana09-2010
WASSCE -
Ada Senior High School
Ada, Ghana07-2006
Skills
- Audio transcription and proofreading
- Collaborative problem solving
- AI adaptation and digital literacy
- Public speaking and engagement
- Team collaboration
- Research oriented and versatile
- Team leadership
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Dangbe
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ga
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Ewe
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Chorister, Voices of Democracy
- Footballer, 2024 & 2025, Parliaments's team for Democracy Cup
Certification
- Training Workshop on Editing and Reporting Skills (July, 2025)
- Legislative Drafting Workshop for procedural Staff (June, 2025)
- Team Building Workshop for Staff of the Committee Reporting Office by Axis Human Capital Limited (January, 2024)
- Orientation Workshop on the Standing Orders for Procedural Officer (1st to 4th May, 2024).
- 2-Day Significant Professional Capacity Building Workshop on Organisational Behaviour for Parliamentary Staff by SITS (August, 2022)
Timeline
Hansard Reporter, Committee Reporting Office
Parliament of Ghana
10.2024 - Current
Hansard Reporter, Chamber Reporting Office
Parliament of Ghana
03.2022 - Current
Special Assignments
Parliament of Ghana
08.2021 - 08.2025
Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2010 - 02.2022
Verbatim Reporters Certificate - Parliamentary Reporting in Context
Government Secretarial School
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Education, Winneba
Diploma in Basic Education - Basic Education
Mount Mary College of Education
WASSCE -
Ada Senior High School
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