Ransford Kwesi Parry
Accra
Summary
A passionate and dedicated individual with about five years of expertise in land survey and cartography, accompanied by over a year of experience in sales and marketing. In addition to technical proficiency, excellence is demonstrated in effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and possessing a keen ability to adapt and learn on the job. Keen to enhance field experience, seeking opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and make a positive impact on humanity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Google IT Support Mentor
Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana
10.2023 - Current
- Assigned, guided and supported 10 peers on the JA career programs.
- Providing the best choice of action on how to appropriately complete the Google IT support professional course on Coursera.
ULEASH Rwanda Talent
UNLEASH
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Focused on addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 15.
- Successfully developed an innovative solution to empower farmers in rural Ghana predict weather patterns using a straightforward SMS system, aiming to enhance crop yield and agricultural productivity.
Junior Associate
Challenges Ghana
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided expert knowledge on sales and marketing strategies to small and medium enterprises
- Drafted a marketing plan for an SME which helped to increase sales by 20% in the first two months
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Gathered data to incorporate into reports and presentations.
Survey Enumerator
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)- University of Ghana
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted 250 interviews using a tablet to store data
- Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent
- Requested participation in brief exit interviews to obtain feedback for use in development of procedural improvements
- Initiated communication with assigned households through mail, email or phone to obtain and correct data
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than 6 community households and firms per day
- Double checked information on survey forms to make sure there are no errors.
Search Officer
Survey and Mapping Division - Lands Commission Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Received and booked over 1000 of new searches
- Received clients and relayed relevant Information that assists clients
- Processed about 500 land search requests using QGIS and ArcGIS software
- Handled over 250 client enquiries, complaints and locate resources for problem solutions.
Education
Professional Certificate - Data Science
ALX Africa/ExploreAI Academy
Accra, Ghana07.2024
Professional Certificate - IT Support
Junior Achievement Ghana
Accra, Ghana10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Resource Development With Sociology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Excellent Listener
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem solving
- GIS (ArcMap and QGIS)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- SQL
- Microsoft Power-BI
- Knowledge of Jupyter Notebook
Home
Oyarifa, Aburi Road, H/N 088, 00233, Accra, Ghana
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/25/1995
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Sports
Affiliations
- UNLEASH Alumni
References
References available upon request please.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
ULEASH Rwanda Talent
UNLEASH
12.2023 - 12.2023
Google IT Support Mentor
Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana
10.2023 - Current
Junior Associate
Challenges Ghana
01.2023 - 04.2023
Survey Enumerator
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)- University of Ghana
01.2021 - 08.2021
Search Officer
Survey and Mapping Division - Lands Commission Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Certificate - Data Science
ALX Africa/ExploreAI Academy
Professional Certificate - IT Support
Junior Achievement Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Resource Development With Sociology
University of Ghana
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