Patience Aku Bruce, PhD
Accra
Summary
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Hardworking individual with strong organizational skills and HR/ Leadership knowledge and experience with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of learning, development and management projects. She successfully manages learning and development projects, coordinates events to meet organizational development goals. Desire growth-oriented position in a dynamic and forward thinking institutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Learning
USAID Project, Center for Applied Research Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa
2020.06 - 2021.11
- Led staff learning and development needs capacity building and workshops, CPD courses, CARISCA
- Lead member of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MERL)unit, CARISCA
- Member of the team executing Access and Inclusion project activities
- Hosted Advancing women in supply chain webinars (Mighty Network Group)
- Team member of the Center’s women entrepreneur’s resilience and wellbeing research project, CARISCA
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Key member of project administration team, annual CARISCA conference planning team and dissertation award team
- Panel member of CARISCA graduate and post-graduate student scholarship scheme
HR Officer/Training Coordinator
OmniBank
2013.10 - 2016.12
- Performed Human Resource and Training/ learning and development duties
- Induction of staff, organised seminars and training of senior, junior and entry level staff
- Developed and launched the maiden Management Development Programme (U-Generation), which identified and prepared talent pool for future managers
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Scheduled and coordinated training sessions, including booking facilities and arranging catering.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reviewing training expenses.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with external training providers and suppliers.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
Administrative Officer/ Librarian
Lighthouse Christian, Mission School
2012.09 - 2013.09
- In charge of administrative and office support duties and general management of the school’s library, motivating and supporting student learning.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Prepared reports to assist Head of school with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
HR/Team Member
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International
2008.01 - 2012.04
- I undertook all HR Assistant roles, mainly assisting with recruitment, induction, staff attendance records, SOP trainings, team building activities, management and disciplinary meetings.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
03.2023
Master of Arts - Personnel And Development (CIPD)
12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
05.2004
Skills
- Time Management
- Project coordination
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Interpersonal and Negotiation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Management
- Administration, organization and Reporting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Presentation
- Research Skills
Affiliations
- June 2022 till date: Academy of International Business (AIB)
- Jan 2008- Dec 2011: Graduate Member- Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), UK
Love team sports activities like netball, cycling, volunteering in women and youth programs and CSR
I plan and participate in advocacy for women empowerment on a LinkedIn group and youth development programs at church.
I have also played active role in corporate social responsibility projects at work, church and Alma mater (SMOGA 98) fundraising
events.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Twi, Ga, Ewe
Timeline
Director of Learning - USAID Project, Center for Applied Research Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa
2020.06 - 2021.11
HR Officer/Training Coordinator - OmniBank
2013.10 - 2016.12
Administrative Officer/ Librarian - Lighthouse Christian, Mission School
2012.09 - 2013.09
HR/Team Member - Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International
2008.01 - 2012.04
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology - Ph.D., Organizational Leadership
DeMontfort University - Master of Arts, Personnel And Development (CIPD)
University of Ghana - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
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