RADIA-TU IDDRISU
Accra New Town,Ghana
Summary
Accomplished executive administrator and operations manager with expertise in policy formulation and strategic planning. Proven track record in procurement, contract management, and supply chain optimization, resulting in improved stakeholder engagement. Strong leadership in human resource development and project management, with a focus on gender advocacy and corporate social responsibility. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and financial oversight to achieve corporate objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Operations Officer
Top Zone Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Directed administrative and operational functions, ensuring efficient delivery of programs across multiple districts.
- Managed multi-sectoral projects focused on economic empowerment, youth development, and gender equality.
- Oversaw budgetary planning, cost control, and performance tracking to ensure project sustainability.
- Established strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to drive funding and program success.
- Designed operational frameworks and standard operating procedures to improve service delivery and compliance.
- Key Achievements:
- Empowered 5,600+ women and 3,200+ men through literacy and vocational skills programs.
- Secured microfinance partnerships resulting in 700+ women accessing business loans.
- Spearheaded youth entrepreneurship training, graduating 100+ certified entrepreneurs.
- Built strong vendor relationships for better pricing negotiations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within team members.
- Coordinated seamless communications between departments for streamlined information flow.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels with implementation of feedback systems.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Scancom Ghana (MTN Ghana)
04.2004 - 09.2014
- Coordinated national warehouse operations, ensuring timely procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
- Led contract administration, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to procurement regulations.
- Managed supplier relationships, overseeing returns, rejections, and vendor performance evaluations.
- Developed and monitored logistics budgets, optimizing resource utilization and reducing operational costs.
- Key Achievements:
- Awarded for exemplary work organization, warehouse performance, and supply chain excellence.
- Successfully implemented cost-saving logistics strategies that enhanced delivery timelines and service quality.
- Collaborated closely with finance department for accurate budgeting and cost analysis.
- Trained new staff members in company-specific supply chain procedures and standards.
- Developed robust contingency plans, ensuring minimal disruption during unexpected events.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and delivery timescales.
Education
Executive MBA - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
01.2008 - 01.2010
BA - Sociology & Accounting
University of Ghana, Legon
01.2003 - 01.2006
HND - Purchasing & Supply
Accra Polytechnic
01.1999 - 01.2002
CIMA (UK) Certificate - Business Accounting
Institute of Professional Studies, Legon
01.2000 - 01.2002
Skills
- Executive Administration & Operations Management
- Policy Formulation & Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development & Process Improvement
- Procurement & Contract Management
- Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement & Public Relations
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Oversight
- Human Resource Leadership & Capacity Building
- Project Management & Monitoring
- Gender Advocacy & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Team supervision
- Performance tracking
- Strategic partnerships
- Contract administration
Certification
- Executive Certificates in Social Work, Managerial Leadership, and Project Management – AFRILEAD (2006)
- Procurement Processes & Procedures – World Bank/Ministry of Finance (2003)
- Training in Supply Chain, Contracts, Inventory & Stores Management, Cost Reduction, and Process Management
Awards
Finance Division Award for Work Organization (2007), Appreciation for Warehouse Performance – Finance Division (Half-Year), Supply Chain Management Award – Finance Division (Apr 2013)
References
- Yussif, Eliasu, C.E.O, 0240472369, 0268256067, Top Zone Foundation
- Eric, Hope, Senior Manager, Supply Chain, 0244322330, MTN Ghana
- Chris, Diaro, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain, 0244303484, MTN Ghana
Timeline
Senior Operations Officer
Top Zone Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2021
Executive MBA - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
01.2008 - 01.2010
Supply Chain Coordinator
Scancom Ghana (MTN Ghana)
04.2004 - 09.2014
BA - Sociology & Accounting
University of Ghana, Legon
01.2003 - 01.2006
CIMA (UK) Certificate - Business Accounting
Institute of Professional Studies, Legon
01.2000 - 01.2002
HND - Purchasing & Supply
Accra Polytechnic
01.1999 - 01.2002
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