Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Skills and competence
Leadership experience and achievements
Networking and teamworking
Membership of religious and professional societies
Interest and activities
ICT Skills
Training
References
Reading, writing and research
Languages
Timeline
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Edmund Opoku Yaw

Obuasi

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Officer for Covid-19 data collection

Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) with World Food Programme
  • Data collection for Covid-19 in Obuasi Municipality

Presiding Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana
  • Presiding Officer at Akrofuom R/C Church

General Secretary

NAEASS-Association
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced company-wide communication by distributing important information and timely updates.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.

Principal Administrative Officer

Ghana Education Service
04.2018 - Current
  • Appointment into Ghana Education Service as Principal Administrative Officer

Programmes Coordinator for Impactone

City of Refuge Ministries (CORM-Ghana)
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Programmes Coordinator for Impactone at City of Refuge Ministries (CORM-Ghana)

Education

B.A. (Social and Development Administration) - Administration

University For Development Studies
Wa, Ghana
07.2013

Nafana Presby Secondary School
06.2007

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Records Management
  • Documentation and control
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Training and coaching
  • Database Administration
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Computer Skills

Accomplishments

  • Co-author- Achieving Competency in English. Published in June 2017
  • Life’s little Book instruction

Skills and competence

  • Versatile
  • Proactive
  • Results Oriented
  • Pragmatic
  • Good communication
  • Team player
  • Meticulous
  • Able to work under pressure to beat deadline

Leadership experience and achievements

  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS AND SECRETARIAL STAFF-ASHANTI REGION CHAPTER (NAEASS), General Secretary, 11/2023
  • UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Assist. Bible study coordinator, 04/2011, 03/2013
  • UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Assist. Bible study, 03/2013, 03/2014
  • NAFANA PRESBY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, General Secretary, 04/2006, 03/2007
  • NAFANA PRESBY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Active member, 2004, 2007
  • DUADASO I (STUDENTS UNION (DUSU), Member of Education Development Committee
  • DUADASO I (STUDENTS UNION (DUSU), Executive Member of the Academic Committee

Networking and teamworking

I am developing and maintaining co-operative networks amongst all peers. I understand my behaviors and impact on others when working with people and contributing to the success of formal and informal teams. I listen, give and receive feedback and respond perceptively to orders Ability to liaise quick with people and communities to carry out desired programs

Membership of religious and professional societies

  • National Assoc. of Education Administrators & Sec.Staff, -Ashanti Region, Ghana
  • Global Community Health Education/Evangelism Network February 2016-date
  • Ghana Association of Development Administration U.D.S- Branch
  • National Association of Presbyterian Students Ghana (NUPS-G) – to date
  • Scripture Union –Ghana (to date)
  • Bible Studies and Prayer Group (B.S.P.G)
  • Young People’s Guild (Y.P.G)

Interest and activities

  • Writing
  • Sports (football, Table Tennis, Volleyball)
  • Researching
  • Teaching & Training

ICT Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power Point

Training

  • 05/14/2024, Ashanti Regional Leadership Summit 2024 – Touching The Head, Heart And Hand Through Transformational Leadership With Global Approach
  • 03/23/2022, A Day’s Training in Safe, Supportive and Protective School Environment, The Role of Effective Leadership – Akrofuom Senior High Technical School By George Sarfo Kantanka, (D.D.E)
  • 10/20/2021, A Day’s Training in Leadership and Managerial Skills – Akrofuom Senior High Technical School
  • 11/07/2019, 2 Days seminar for Administrative staff of Akrofuom SHTS –By Mr. Jacob Anakpor (Assistant Headmaster)
  • 04/21/2016, 2 Days Caregivers’ Training on Counseling Using the ATFCBT- Model - By International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana
  • 02/04/2016, Medical Ambassador International/ Community Health Education (MAI/CHE) internship Kortokor Volta Region
  • 09/05/2015, Community Development Workshop N.G.O Palm Institute ((East Legon- Accra) By Prof. Richard White
  • 07/29/2015, Community Health Education (CHE) Training of Trainers (TOT) 1 (CORM)
  • 04/03/2015, Training on Behavior Modification and Classroom Management - by Prof. Laura Lamb (University of Texas Tyler, U.S.A)

References

Available upon Request

Reading, writing and research

Writer and Author of two(2) books- Achieving competency in English for High schools.


Experience in social research and report writing in rural communities. This was a prerequisite for the award of First degree at the University for Development Studies(Third Trimester Field Practical Program - TTFPP)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

General Secretary

NAEASS-Association
11.2023 - Current

Principal Administrative Officer

Ghana Education Service
04.2018 - Current

Programmes Coordinator for Impactone

City of Refuge Ministries (CORM-Ghana)
08.2015 - 08.2017

Field Officer for Covid-19 data collection

Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) with World Food Programme

Presiding Officer

Electoral Commission of Ghana

B.A. (Social and Development Administration) - Administration

University For Development Studies

Nafana Presby Secondary School
Edmund Opoku Yaw