Ruth Tsikudo
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Trade Services Associate with a proven track record at the UK Ghana Chamber Of Commerce, excelling in program management and business matchmaking. Leveraged Microsoft Office suite expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate international trade, achieving significant networking successes. Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, ensuring seamless logistical coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Services Associate
UK Ghana Chamber Of Commerce
Accra, Ghana
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Spearhead the Programme Management of consultancy services of the Ghana Revenue Programme for the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).
- Organized CEO platinum member breakfast meetings, facilitating networking opportunities for member companies.
- Facilitated business matchmaking initiatives between companies in Ghana and the UK.
- Managed logistical arrangements, including organizing transport for office clerks during official duties.
- Provide administrative support by coordinating weekly team meetings and documenting minutes for effective follow-up.
Trade and Investment Analyst
British High Commission
Accra, Ghana
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Proficiently managed event logistics and handled administrative tasks with precision, ensuring timely completion of high-quality work.
- Coordinated effectively with colleagues to contribute to briefing papers, drafting agendas, programme plans, and transport plans.
- Conducted comprehensive stakeholder mapping exercises to identify key supply chains and meticulously maintained a database of UK and Ghanaian business contacts.
- Provided support to UK companies in advancing their business interests in Ghana, promptly responding to numerous inquiries and delivering valuable guidance.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for UK and Ghanaian companies and regularly updating the team's project pipeline document to ensure accurate tracking of prospects.
- Served as the logistics lead for UK Trade and Investment Ministerial visits to Ghana, ensuring seamless coordination of all official engagements.
- Facilitated productive connections between Ghanaian importers and British companies in collaboration with the UKGCC, and promoting mutually beneficial trade relationships.
- Served as a business advisor, engaging with stakeholders from both the UK and Ghana to facilitate bilateral trade and enhance economic cooperation.
- Conducted thorough due diligence processes to identify potential fraud cases and provided insightful advice on their potential impact.
- Demonstrated leadership by leading teams in facilitating meetings between UK investors and Ghanaian companies, promoting the establishment of valuable business partnerships.
- Exhibited strong administrative acumen by efficiently coordinating meetings, managing national and international travel arrangements.
- Maintained up-to-date records of organizational engagements with relevant stakeholders on the organization's hub, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Produced detailed minutes for weekly team meetings, accurately capturing key discussions and action items.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to organize stakeholder events and speaker series, promoting knowledge sharing and networking opportunities within the organization.
Intern
Ghana Audit Service
Accra, Ghana
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed practical expertise in procurement processes and general administrative duties.
- Streamlined the consolidation and management of past office records, encompassing both digital and manual systems.
- Executed data entry tasks proficiently, leveraging modern techniques and productivity tools like Power point and the Microsoft Suite.
Intern
Universal Merchant Bank
Accra, Ghana
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed statement of account records proficiently utilizing Microsoft Excel
- Conducted thorough audits of statement of account records to verify their accuracy and reliability.
- Shadowed professionals in the monitoring and fraud detection unit.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service abilities.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
● University of Professional Studies, Accra
Accra06.2022
High School Diploma -
Wesley Grammar School
Accra,GhanaSkills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on multiple task
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines on several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent writing skills in English
Certification
- Economics for Foreign Policy Basic Course, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. May 2023
- Forward Program, McKinsey & Company - December 2022
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Nakmens Computer Training Institute, Spintex Road-Accra. November 2020
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Ewe
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Trade Services Associate
UK Ghana Chamber Of Commerce
11.2023 - 03.2024
Trade and Investment Analyst
British High Commission
11.2022 - 10.2023
Intern
Ghana Audit Service
10.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
Universal Merchant Bank
06.2019 - 08.2019
BBA - Business Administration
● University of Professional Studies, Accra
High School Diploma -
Wesley Grammar School