Built environment professional with over five years of work experience in the the Built environment industry in Ghana. Interested in sustainable development, especially sustainable emerging technologies in the built environment which can aid in the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Built Environment and mitigate the effects of climate change. Skilled at setting goals and devising strategies to achieve objectives within specified timeframes. Proficient in working within cost and technical limitations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Estate Officer
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Accra
08.2020 - Current
Managing GRA property portfolio of over a hundred office and residential buildings across the sixteen regions of Ghana which include;
Valuation of Authority's Land and landed properties.
Assessment of rent for GRA rented properties
Property appraisal.
Cost benefit analysis.
Construction project manager for GRA new head office, Kanda-Accra.
Construction project manager for GRA ICT center, Tema
Construction project manager for GRA office, Revenue Towers
Scouting and setting up of conducive office spaces to accommodate GRA staff .
Facility Management i.e
Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
Prepare salient point for preparation of Tenancy Agreements by the Legal department of GRA.
Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana.
Administrative Duties.
Preparation of annual Estate Unit Budget .
Assisted in maintaining valuation documents to meet compliance regulations.
Cooperated with government agencies such as Metro, district and municipal assemblies to obtain building permits for commencement of GRA building projects.
Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
Operated photocopiers, scanners and personal computers.
Hired and managed contractors for seasonal and monthly work.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests
Delivered messages and ran errands
Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints
Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents
Completed work schedules, managed calendars and arranged appointments
Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
Collected and entered rent payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
Scheduled meetings and coordinated materials to be distributed to attendees.
Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
Coordinated travel arrangements for office personnel.
Prepared briefs, sought out records and produced documentation in support of court cases.
Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
Junior Estate Officer
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
01.2020 - 07.2020
Valuation of GRA Land and landed properties
Facility Management
Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to Service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
Preparation of Tenancy and Service Agreements
Generation of asset register for Ghana Revenue Authority offices
Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana
Administrative
Maintained knowledge of real estate law, available mortgages and government programs
Compared similar properties to determine competitive market price
Arranged for title searches of properties bought by GRA
Rented properties and managed rental properties
Reconciled funds received and disbursed for property transactions
Maintained awareness of income tax regulations, building and tax laws and growth possibilities of property areas
Maintained awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning laws.
National Service Person (Estate Officer)
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
09.2018 - 12.2019
Valuation of GRA Land and landed properties.
Facilities Management.
Supervision of maintenance and repair of GRA facilities and equipment, obtain quotes and tenders from service providers, monitoring expenses and payments made to service providers, inspection of completed works by contractors, etc
Preparation of Tenancy and Service Agreements.
Update of asset register for Ghana Revenue Authority offices.
Registration of Authority's land and landed properties with Lands Commission of Ghana.
Administrative Duties.
Lands Officer
Lands Commission
05.2017 - 08.2017
Providing technical support to clients in land application process.
Capital Valuation of land and landed properties for property taxation purposes.
Respond to enquires from various stakeholder as well as public complaint regarding improper lands use.
Conduct field inspection to obtain information for land inventory to update national land bank.
Maintaining accurate records of all lands within city boundaries
Managing land file to improve information retrieval.
Perform title searches as needed.
Assisting rate payers on property tax matters upon request.
Preparing accurate briefing notes with recommendations regarding land matters.
Maintaining accurate land inventory and updating as new survey plans are registered at Land title office.
Lands Officer
Lands Commission
08.2016 - 09.2016
Providing technical support to clients in land application process.
Capital Valuation of land and landed properties for property taxation purposes.
Respond to enquires from various stakeholder as well as public complaint regarding improper lands use.
Conduct field inspection to obtain information for land inventory to update national land bank.
Maintaining accurate records of all lands within city boundaries.
Managing land file to improve land information retrieval.
Perform title searches as needed.
Assisting rate payers on property tax matters upon request.
Preparing accurate briefing notes with recommendations regarding land matters.
Maintaining accurate land inventory and updating as new survey plans are registered at Land title office.
Project Team Lead, Field Practical Program
TTFPP
06.2016 - 07.2016
Conduct and Document feedback assessment on impact of recommendations made of earlier social research on Sambu village with positive outcomes.
Supervised data collection, data quality, analysis, evaluation and dissemination for research projects
Coordinated research preparation, quality, timeliness and approval process
Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes
Scheduled team meetings and collaborated with six other team members
Tracked and communicated project status to stakeholders and investors through weekly reports
Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
Prepare and submit report on findings and recommendation.
Generated detailed reports and presented findings to relevant stakeholders.
Project Team Lead
TTFPP
06.2015 - 07.2015
Conduct Research on challenges confronting Sambu Community in Mion District of Northern Region in Accordance with relevant provisions of PNDC Law 279
Maintained project files, books and correspondence in chronological date order for easy access and retrieval
Door to Door field research in "Sambu Community.
Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Field Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
09.2014 - 09.2014
Compilation of data on enterprises within Tamale Metropolis
Explained survey functions and objectives
Returned to houses to obtain additional information or resolve survey issues, politely expressing appreciation for cooperation
Aided non-English speakers in translating census materials, verifying comprehension
Addressed non-responsive initial interviews by informing census interviewees on importance of rights of participation
Promoted census significance and rights of participation to prospective interviewees through follow-up calls or in-person visits to address non-responsive initial interview
Studied maps of assigned areas to plan efficient routes, reaching over 20 community businesses per day
Double-checked team questionnaires and submissions to promote completeness and viability
Reviewed data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy
Assisted individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires
Asked questions in accordance with instructions to obtain person's name, address and age
Identified and resolved inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation
Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, interpreting survey questions to help with comprehension
Used computers or specified forms to compile, record and code results or data from interview or survey
Used statistical software to analyze data from surveys, old records or case studies
Met daily with supervisor to discuss and report results.
Education
Bachelors of Science (Hons) Real - Real Estate Management, Rating and Taxation
University For Development Studies
07.2018
High School Diploma -
Armed Forces Senior High School, African Secondary
05.2013
Some College
Skills
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Microsoft Office
Good at written and verbal Communication
Good negotiating skills
Multitasking and Organization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Administrative Support
Property Management
Market Trend Analysis
Project Management
Property Information Filing
Customer Service
Renewal Lease Preparation
Market Research
Critical thinking
Problem resolution
Certification
Certificate of National Service -Mandatory service to the government of Ghana (2018/2019).
Certified Valuation and Estate Surveyor, Ghana Institution of Surveyors- December, 2022
Certified fire Warden -Basic Fire Fighting & emergency response procedure -Ghana fire service- May, 2022
Certificate of participation-Real Estate Law -Laweh University-June, 2022
Languages
English: First Language
English: C2
Proficient
Additional Information
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Promoted from National service person (Estate Officer) to Junior Estate Officer after twelve
months at the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Promoted from Junior Estate Officer to Senior Estate Officer in less than twelve months.
Led my team to generate an office equipment register for all the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) office nationwide.
Led my team to generate a physical infrastructure database for properties owned and rented by Ghana Revenue Authority nationwide.
Led my team to achieve renting and setting up of 990 square meters of office space as well as relocating 100 staff to the new office space within five working days, earning recognition from top
management.
References
REFERENCES
Surv. Bernard Frimpong
Principal Revenue Officer
Facilities, Logistics and Asset Management Unit
Ghana Revenue Authority
bernard.frimpong@gra.gov.gh
0507083119
Surv. Augustine Adzi-Tay
Revenue Officer
Estate Administration Unit
Ghana Revenue Authority
augustine.adzi-tay@gra.gov.gh
0208347971
Emmanuel Yaley
Valuation and Estate Surveyor
Property Investment Consultancy (PIC)
yaleyemmanuel@yahoo.com
0207312143
Wilfred Acheampong
Regional Lands Officer
Wa Lands Commission
0246151939
wilfredacheampon@yahoo.com
Surv. Dr. Elias kusaana
Senior Lecturer
University for Development Studies
eliaskusaana@gmail.com
0243955047
Timeline
Senior Estate Officer
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Accra
08.2020 - Current
Junior Estate Officer
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
01.2020 - 07.2020
National Service Person (Estate Officer)
Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA
09.2018 - 12.2019
Lands Officer
Lands Commission
05.2017 - 08.2017
Lands Officer
Lands Commission
08.2016 - 09.2016
Project Team Lead, Field Practical Program
TTFPP
06.2016 - 07.2016
Project Team Lead
TTFPP
06.2015 - 07.2015
Field Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
09.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelors of Science (Hons) Real - Real Estate Management, Rating and Taxation
University For Development Studies
High School Diploma -
Armed Forces Senior High School, African Secondary
Some College
Certificate of National Service -Mandatory service to the government of Ghana (2018/2019).
Certified Valuation and Estate Surveyor, Ghana Institution of Surveyors- December, 2022
Certified fire Warden -Basic Fire Fighting & emergency response procedure -Ghana fire service- May, 2022
Certificate of participation-Real Estate Law -Laweh University-June, 2022
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