Miriam Owusu Mensah
Accra
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with over 8 years of dedicated service in the Ghana Armed Forces, specializing in personal assistance and office management. Adept at balancing multiple tasks within high-stakes environments, ensuring efficient operations. Known for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges. Committed to supporting team objectives and enhancing productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Deputy Chief of Staff (Admin) Ghana Armed Forces
Burma Camp - Accra
06.2023 - Current
- Managed executive calendars, including scheduling meetings and setting reminders, ensuring optimal time management.
- Enhanced office productivity through meticulous organization and execution of clerical tasks.
- Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, facilitating efficient information flow.
- Ensured a welcoming environment for visitors, providing professional assistance and support.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Director General HR, Ghana Armed Forces
Burma Camp - Accra
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Provided personal support to the executive, including personal shopping.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
- Managed and prioritized daily schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of executive's time.
- Provided assistance in communicating and obtaining information.
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Department of Personnel Administration,Ghana Armed Forces
Accra
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided administrative support such as typing and filing documents.
- Assisted during the recruitment of personnel.
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Amoafo MA JHS.
Amoafo - Ashanti
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as English and religious and moral education.
- Evaluated students on a monthly basis and engaged students through discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Education
Master of Arts - Management And Administration
University of Ghana Business School
Legon, Accra02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration(Human Resource Management)
Pentecost University
Accra, Ghana01-2014
Associate of Science - Diploma in Public Administraion
University of Ghana, City Campus
Accra, Ghana11-2011
Skills
- Administrative support
- Attention to detail
- Errand management
- Professional phone etiquette
- Customer friendly
Languages
Akan
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Korean
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Ga
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- I actively participate in church activities and have occupied positions in both the youth and children ministry (current ministry leader).
- I often assist other the other ministries such as the women's ministry in biannual report writing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Deputy Chief of Staff (Admin) Ghana Armed Forces
06.2023 - Current
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Director General HR, Ghana Armed Forces
06.2016 - 06.2023
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Department of Personnel Administration,Ghana Armed Forces
09.2014 - 08.2015
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON
Amoafo MA JHS.
09.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Management And Administration
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration(Human Resource Management)
Pentecost University
Associate of Science - Diploma in Public Administraion
University of Ghana, City Campus
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