PETER ASSAN
Researcher, Economic Consultant, Policy Analyst, Financial Analyst, Academic Career, Management, Entrepreneur, Data Analysis,
Takoradi, Ghana,Western Region
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Dedicated young professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-owner/Office Manager
PalPee Ventures
12.2020 - Current
- Performed mobile money services.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue by 15% per month and effectively targeting new markets.
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement and devised solutions to address areas of weakness.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
Assistant to the Registrar
National Service Scheme
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Data Verification Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana
11.2016 - 11.2016
- Completed independent data review of forms and batch records.
- Identified and applied customer-specific rules and processes.
- Initiated, performed, documented and approved data validations and technology or test method transfers.
- Worked on several concurrent tasks and prioritized workload with minimal direction.
Head of Internship Personnel
Lower Pra Rural Bank
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Economics
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics With Information Studies
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2017
WASSCE Certificate - Business
St Mary’s Boys’ High School
Apowa, Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures
- Data analysis
- Excellent knowledge of Stata statistical software package
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Operations, Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Multitasking Abilities
- Bank Statement Analysis
Additional Information
- [Pick the date] Page 2 Honors/Awards , 2018 University of Ghana SRC Excellence Award Nominated (Best Music Group of the Year) Akuafo Hall Senator, University of Ghana (2013-2014 and 2015 2016) Business Planning and Entrepreneurship Certificate, Bapson College (2012 and 2013).
Certification
- Business Planning and Entrepreneurship Training, Bapson College- 2012 and 2013
HOBBIES
- Exploring the internet for current issues.
- Listening to music.
- Playing football.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Fante
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
REFEREEES
- Mr. Theodore Oboo Antwi-Asare
Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics
University of Ghana.
antwiasare@gmail.com
- Prof. Eric Osei-Assibey
Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics
University of Ghana.
eosei-assibey@ug.edu.gh
- Elizabeth A. Adjei
Head of Human Resource
District Education Office, Mpohor
(+23350 650 1121)
Timeline
Co-owner/Office Manager
PalPee Ventures
12.2020 - Current
Assistant to the Registrar
National Service Scheme
09.2017 - 08.2018
Data Verification Officer
Electoral Commission of Ghana
11.2016 - 11.2016
Head of Internship Personnel
Lower Pra Rural Bank
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Philosophy - Economics
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - Economics With Information Studies
University of Ghana
WASSCE Certificate - Business
St Mary’s Boys’ High School
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