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Certification
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Robert Nii Kpakpo Atsem

Robert Nii Kpakpo Atsem

Accra

Summary

Organized and dependable communications specialist and a certified Project Management Professional, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. A willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, and an aim to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager - Internship

TechnipFMC Ghana
Takoradi
10.2023 - Current
  • Support SFL Assembly and Termination Project Management Team, Review project timelines and update project tracker daily, Provide a forecast of goals to be achieved for every 72-hour period

Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Petroleum Commission
03.2023 - Current
  • Analyse petroleum activities to identify monitoring issues, Review the M&E strategic plan to ensure it supports the Commission's monitoring functions as well as the five (5) – year Strategic Plan, Develop / Update the M&E dashboard using agile methodology which leads to the deployment of innovative solutions to challenges and anticipated risks, Track petroleum activities through the collection of credible data and analyse evidence to inform management decision-making, Participate in annual Inspection and Monitoring Exercise (IME) by providing support to the planning, stakeholder engagement, scheduling, collation, and evaluation of IME reports

Communication & Protocol Officer

Petroleum Commission
10.2017 - 02.2023
  • Liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government agencies, and embassies on matters relating to staff travel
  • Established and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate diplomatic communication.
  • Served as a liaison between the host country's government officials and those from abroad.
  • Developed, coordinated and monitored Protocol activities to ensure compliance with established policies.
  • Managed the preparation of documents for guest arrivals including visas, transportation arrangements, accommodations and itineraries.
  • Analyzed protocols used by other countries in order to develop new procedures that are more efficient.
  • Coordinated travel logistics for visiting dignitaries including flight schedules, hotel bookings and security arrangements.

Business Development Executive

Nsano Technology Firm
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships, Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit, Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations, Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution

Field Marketer

Brandz Showcase Ghana Limited
Accra
09.2016 - 10.2016
  • Visited various markets in Accra to promote sales, Established customer loyalty program to reward strong customers, identify potential customers and build greater customer service experience, Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns, Developed distribution, pricing, shelving and merchandising strategies based on consumer research

National Service Person

Databank Financial Services
Accra
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products, Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills, Making presentations to corporate organizations and churches, Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service, Monitored customer feedback and generated reports to identify areas of improvement

Presenter/Producer

Radio Windy Bay
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Presenter (host for two major programs), Producer, Concept creation, Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements, Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest, Created engaging introductions for music, guests and other features throughout show

Sales Manager

Flavours Travel and Tours Ltd
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction, Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services, Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills, Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships

Teacher

Firm Foundation Basic School
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives, Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom, Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies, Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities, Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning

Intern

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
01.2013
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, prepared documents for newspaper review discussions on shows, run post-event analysis on events covered and submitted reports, Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement, Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events, Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting

Event Manager

Germinal Consult
01.2010
  • Event planning and management, Creative directing, Concept creation, Media relations, Master of ceremony

Star Basic School

01.2004
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction, Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons, Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy, Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits, Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students

Education

Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation

Cambridge Center of Excellence

MBA - Project Management

Ghana Institute For Management And Public Administration

Master of Arts - Development Communication

Ghana Institute of Journalism, GIJ

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
06.2014

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Corporate Branding
  • Critical Thinking
  • Corporate Events Planning
  • Communications Strategies
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Project Planning
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Schedule Management

Certification

  • PMP
  • Institute of Public Relations Ghana, Affiliate

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager - Internship

TechnipFMC Ghana
10.2023 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Petroleum Commission
03.2023 - Current

Communication & Protocol Officer

Petroleum Commission
10.2017 - 02.2023

Business Development Executive

Nsano Technology Firm
01.2017 - 03.2017

Field Marketer

Brandz Showcase Ghana Limited
09.2016 - 10.2016

National Service Person

Databank Financial Services
07.2014 - 12.2015

Intern

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
01.2013

Presenter/Producer

Radio Windy Bay
01.2011 - 05.2014

Event Manager

Germinal Consult
01.2010

Sales Manager

Flavours Travel and Tours Ltd
01.2009 - 05.2010

Teacher

Firm Foundation Basic School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Star Basic School

01.2004

Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation

Cambridge Center of Excellence

MBA - Project Management

Ghana Institute For Management And Public Administration

Master of Arts - Development Communication

Ghana Institute of Journalism, GIJ

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Education, Winneba
Robert Nii Kpakpo Atsem