Samuel B.E.S. Nkrumah
Accra
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehousing Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
2021.02 - 2022.03
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Shipping Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
2014.04 - 2022.01
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of shipping companies, customs and port authorities
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to shipper and foreign regulations and the Sales contract
- Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
Deputy Shipping Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
Accra
2008.09 - 2012.08
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Principal Shipping Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company
Tema/Takoradi
2000.10 - 2008.09
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
Shipping Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company (Gh) Limited
Accra
1992.03 - 1999.09
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics With Sociology
University of Ghana
AccraGraduate Diploma - Shipping And Transport Management
International Maritime And Transport Academy
RotterdamMBA - Marketing
KNUST
Kumasi06.2007
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Manage Contracts
- Statistics
- Intellectual Property Law
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Process Payments
Accomplishments
Successfully led team to negotiate freight rates with carriers (shipping lines) for six consecutive years as a Shipping Manager
Introduced software application in the invoicing of cocoa sales
Collaborated with the supply chain players for quality control and delivery
Timeline
Warehousing Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
2021.02 - 2022.03
Shipping Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
2014.04 - 2022.01
Deputy Shipping Manager
Cocoa Marketing Company
2008.09 - 2012.08
Principal Shipping Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company
2000.10 - 2008.09
Shipping Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company (Gh) Limited
1992.03 - 1999.09
Bachelor of Arts - Economics With Sociology
University of Ghana
Graduate Diploma - Shipping And Transport Management
International Maritime And Transport Academy
MBA - Marketing
KNUST
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