SAMUEL BAFFOUR AWUAH
Accra
Summary
An Astute Lawyer experienced in providing legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Poised and dedicated to thrive in complex and detail-oriented industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Partner
Colleston Morgan Law Consult
10.2023 - Current
- Take brief from clients
- Responded to requests for legal research and options of legal questions and provided verbal and written legal opinions.
- Prepare writs
- Represent client in court
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case for counterclaims.
- Performs all other legal and administrative functions
- Conducted thorough due diligence on potential investments, mitigating risks and maximizing returns for investors.
Cooperate Affairs Manager/Human Resource Manager
Beauty Star Mining Company ltd
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Liaison between company and mining communities
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Prepares company contracts
- Employ, trained and orient staff
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Human Resource Officer (Payroll Officer)
Tropo Farms Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 850 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Works on risk, overtime and other allowances before entries into payroll
- Compute statutory payments (SSNIT and VAT)
- Reviewed time records for 850 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Managed personnel scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels while minimizing overtime costs.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement encouraging employees to suggest innovative ideas for better resource management practices.
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Local Government Service (Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly)
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Evaluated job descriptions regularly to maintain consistency across departments while ensuring accurate reflection of position duties and responsibilities.
- Validates staff before payment of monthly salary
- Collaborated on development of company-wide training programs that improved employee performance, job satisfaction, and overall productivity.
- Writes appointment, query, suspension and other administrative letters
- Preparation of Assembly meetings and prepares reports from sub-committees meetings
- Entered information for over 100 employees into local government database.
- Held orientation for up to 10 new personnel to give information yearly.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable feedback from departing employees, identifying areas for improvement in retention efforts.
Higher Executive Officer
Local Government Service (Asuogyaman District Assembly)
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.'
- Dispatch outgoing letters
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and partnership across departments.
- Takes minutes for committee meetings
- Identified growth potential within existing markets by analyzing industry trends—resulting in successful expansion strategies.
Records Officer
Asuogyaman District Assembly
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented training programs for new Records Officers, resulting in increased efficiency and consistency across the team.
- Sort out mails and put them appropriate files
- Dispatch files to officers whom mails have been referred to
- Conducted regular audits of record-keeping systems to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective measures.
Education
Professional Law Course (PLC) - Law
Ghana School of Law
Accra-Makola, Ghana.01.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Wisconsin International University College
Accra,Ghana01.2020
Bsc - Business Administration
University of Cape Coast
Ghana01.2014
Diploma - Marketing And Journalism
Institute Of Business Management And Journalism
Accra,Ghana01.2007
Diploma - Marketing And Advertising
Institute Of Commercial Management - UK
United Kingdom01.2007
Skills
- Legal Advisory
- Courtroom Etiquette
- Strong Negotiation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Client Advocacy
- Legal Writing Proficiency
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Researcher
Accomplishments
- Co-Founder Asuogyaman Fm
- Founder of Caring for the Needy International(NGO)
- Founder of B.M.V Advocacy Consult
- Founder Banti Company Ltd
- Founder Samariq Company Ltd
References
- Mr. Isaac Rockson Wayoe, Air Commodore, Ghana Arm Forces, 0540115403
- Madam Mary Serwaa Bonsu, Human Resource Manager, Tropo Farms Ltd, 0503327630
- Mr. Hayford Kyere, Coordinating Director, New Juabeng South Municipal Assembly, Koforidua, E/R, 0244488716
Timeline
Associate Partner
Colleston Morgan Law Consult
10.2023 - Current
Cooperate Affairs Manager/Human Resource Manager
Beauty Star Mining Company ltd
02.2019 - 01.2022
Human Resource Officer (Payroll Officer)
Tropo Farms Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Local Government Service (Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly)
06.2012 - 02.2017
Higher Executive Officer
Local Government Service (Asuogyaman District Assembly)
03.2010 - 06.2012
Records Officer
Asuogyaman District Assembly
01.2008 - 01.2009
Professional Law Course (PLC) - Law
Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Wisconsin International University College
Bsc - Business Administration
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - Marketing And Journalism
Institute Of Business Management And Journalism
Diploma - Marketing And Advertising
Institute Of Commercial Management - UK
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