Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
HOBBIES
WORKSHOPS
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Portia Addison

Accra
Portia Addison

Summary


Proven Human Resource Professional with over 6years of experience in improving Human Resource and administrative processes . Adept in staff management, training and development, multitasking, prioritizing, and Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work culture. Dependable Organized, versatile, forward thinking with a willingness to take up new roles to scale up organizational growth.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

CookClean Ghana LTD

Administrative and Human Resources Manager
01.2023 - Current

Job overview


  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
  • Optimized payroll processing procedures for accuracy and timeliness using advanced software solutions.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting top-tier talent to fill key company positions.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.

CookClean Ghana LTD

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
12.2020 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Managed social media accounts by creating posts and responding to comments.

CookClean Ghana LTD

Administrative Assistant
07.2017 - 07.2020

Job overview


  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.


Ghana Revenue Authority

Human Resource Assistant - National Service
09.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Enhanced office organization with effective filing systems and document storage solutions.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall organizational performance.
  • Coordinated logistics for events and meetings, ensuring seamless execution from planning to cleanup stages.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Assisted in employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.

Education

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana

Master of Science from Climate Change And Sustainable Development
09.2024

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana

Bachelor of Science from Administration - Human Resource Management
09.2015

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Proactive
  • Negotiation skills
  • communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • creativity

Accomplishments

  • Successful organisation of Local stakeholder consultation meeting for Improved Cookstoves dissemination program in Ghana.
  • Successful supervision and assistance for improved cookstove verifcation exercise by external Designated Operating entities(DOE).
  • Successful monitoring and reporting of cookstove usage leading to issuance of certified emission reduction units
  • content creation, activation and management of company Digital platforms.
  • Effective employee management and talent development for 5years leading to high productivity.

Certification

Operationalising article 6 of the Paris Agreement.-UNDP

HOBBIES

Reading and travelling exposes me to new ideas, experiences,  and cultures accross different spaces . This broadens my perspective of  things and compels me to be  more results-driven in my endeavours.

WORKSHOPS

  • Green Climate Fund-CSO', readiness program - Ghana Capacity building and awareness raising workshop .- May 8th - May 9th, 2024
  • Joint Skills Enhancement Program - University of Bonn Germany & University of Ghana - May 31st - August 2nd, 2024

REFERENCES

Nicholas Sarkodie- Addo Manu

CEO - CookClean Ghana LTD

P.O.Box C112- 14 Blohum Rd

Dzorwulu- Accra

nsamanu@outlook.com

Timeline

Administrative and Human Resources Manager

CookClean Ghana LTD
01.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

CookClean Ghana LTD
12.2020 - 10.2023

Administrative Assistant

CookClean Ghana LTD
07.2017 - 07.2020

Human Resource Assistant - National Service

Ghana Revenue Authority
09.2015 - 08.2016

University of Ghana

Master of Science from Climate Change And Sustainable Development

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science from Administration - Human Resource Management
Portia Addison