Stella Amoako-Adu
Tema,Ghana
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, adept at working independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft applications, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS, demonstrating a commitment to achieving targeted goals. Self-motivated with a keen ability to work long hours under minimal supervision, seeking opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic team environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Facilities Officer
TDC Ghana Ltd.
2026.11 - 2026.04
- Timely coordination of maintenance activities
- Ensure all reports maintenance issues are responded to resolved within agreed timelines
- Maintain consistent supervision to ensure all cleaning services meet established quality standard
- Conduct regular inspections on the conditions of the Estates
- Ensure facilities adhere to safety, environmental and operational compliance standards
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance requests, service schedules and facility inspection logs
Ag. Supervising Town Planner
TDC Ghana Ltd.
2023.05 - 2026.11
- Supervise the preparation of land use maps and settlement schemes to guide developments within the Tema Township
- Vetting of development applications for conformity with the planning standards, master plan and zoning scheme
- Provide inputs for the preparation of the annual work plan and periodic report of the Planning Section of the company.
- Supervise the preparation of site plans for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use
- Advice on the selection of sites for redevelopment projects
- Facilitates assessing the feasibility of change of land use or rezoning applications
- Assist management on existing landuse planning laws, legislations and policies
- Participate in departmental activities and projects by providing technical expertise and support to enhance TDC’s business operations.
- Collect, collate and project land use and socio-economic data for planning purposes
- Advice on the current trend of landuse to inform strategic development and usage of land
- Preparation of the layout for the kick start of a project (projects such as NHF, Affordable- Community 26 etc)
- Vetting of layout submitted by the lessees of large-scale development in conformity to the planning standards
- Supervise the preparation of regularization layouts of about 500acres
- Training of staff within the Section for growth and development
Physical Planner
TDC Development Company
2020.10 - 2023.05
- Assisting the Supervising Town Planner
- Collating socio-economic and physical data in relation to the growth and development of communities within the TAA
- Vetting development applications for issuance of permit
- Assisting in the regularization exercise
- Assist in the vetting of proposed development schemes
- Local Plan Preparation and supervising the preparation of site plans
- Layout review, correction, and renumbering: review layout for accuracy, correct errors in plot alignment and renumber plots for proper spatial organization
- Site visits and inspections: assessing land use and feasibility
- Preparation of quarterly reports and memos
- Writing of reports on letters (search letters, regularization letters, license) received in the Section
- Assisting in training the National Service Persons and the Interns
Assistant Planner (Contract Staff)
Tema Development Corporation
2014.09 - 2020.09
- Assisting the Physical Planner
- Collating socio-economic and physical data in relation to the growth and development of communities within the TAA
- Vetting development applications for issuance of permit
- Assisting in the regularization exercise
- Assist in the vetting of proposed development schemes
- Local Plan Preparation and supervising the preparation of site plans
- Representing the Supervising Town Planner at Technical Sub-Committee meetings
- Site Inspections
- Preparation of quarterly reports and memos
Intern
Tema Development Corporation
2013.11 - 2014.09
- Assist in the preparation of local plan and preparation of site plans
- Manages, organizes and facilitates the maintenance and disposition of files and records.
- Site Inspections
- Inputs, operates and maintains electronic data, files and letters as required.
- Maintain daily routine reports of files and letters
Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service / Ghana Sch. Feeding Programme (Baseline Survey)
2013.09 - 2013.11
- Collection of data such as School Identification, Health and Nutrition
Secretary
Power Centre Assemblies of God
2012.11 - 2013.08
- Maintaining office filing and storage systems
- Updating and maintaining of database of members
- Typing documents and reports writing
- Receiving and responding to emails
- Records keeping on cash inflows and cash outflows done on weekly bases
- Co-coordinating and organizing appointments and meetings
Assistant Town Planner (National Service)
Town and Country Planning Department, Sunyani Municipal Assembly
2011.10 - 2012.08
- Attending of Statutory Planning Committee Meetings with the Municipal Town Planning Officer and writing minutes during the meeting
- Vetting development applications for issuance of permit
- Assist in the vetting of proposed development schemes
- Preparation of Local Plans
- Site Inspections
- Typing documents, report writing and correspondence
Project Assistant
The Consortium, (Planners, Architects, Engineers and Builders), Accra
2011.07 - 2011.09
- Collection of Physical and Socio-economic data on Sekondi-Takoradi
- Data entry, Data analyses and Report Writing
Intern
Town and Country Planning Department, Tema Metropolitan Assembly
2009.06 - 2009.08
- Collection of Data and Local Plan Preparation
- Attending of Statutory Planning Committee Meetings with the Metropolitan Planning Officer
- Preparation of Local Plans
- Typing documents and report writing
Education
Bsc. - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2007.01 - 2011.01
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Tema Secondary School
2003.01 - 2006.01
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Tema Christian Centre
Tema 2000.01 - 2003.01
Skills
- Problem awareness and solving skills
- Ability to work for long hours with little supervision and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team to achieve targeted goals
- Analytical Skills
- Self-motivated
- Proficient user of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), AutoCAD and ArcGIS
REFEREES
- William, Koso, Formal Head of Development, 0243174699, TDC Ghana Ltd., P.O Box 46, Tema
- William Osei, Asiedu, Legal Practitioner, 0242703875, Knight Legal Bureau, P.O Box GP 17164, Accra
Affiliations
Corporate Member of the Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP)
SEMINARS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES
- Project Planning Management – Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMP), November 2024
- Couching and Mentoring Training - Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMP), November 2024
- Seminar on “The Nexus between Integrated Planning and Ghana’s Decentralized Development: Prospects, Challenges, the Way Forward” - Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP), 2024
Timeline
Facilities Officer
TDC Ghana Ltd.
2026.11 - 2026.04
Ag. Supervising Town Planner
TDC Ghana Ltd.
2023.05 - 2026.11
Physical Planner
TDC Development Company
2020.10 - 2023.05
Assistant Planner (Contract Staff)
Tema Development Corporation
2014.09 - 2020.09
Intern
Tema Development Corporation
2013.11 - 2014.09
Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service / Ghana Sch. Feeding Programme (Baseline Survey)
2013.09 - 2013.11
Secretary
Power Centre Assemblies of God
2012.11 - 2013.08
Assistant Town Planner (National Service)
Town and Country Planning Department, Sunyani Municipal Assembly
2011.10 - 2012.08
Project Assistant
The Consortium, (Planners, Architects, Engineers and Builders), Accra
2011.07 - 2011.09
Intern
Town and Country Planning Department, Tema Metropolitan Assembly
2009.06 - 2009.08
Bsc. - Human Settlement Planning
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2007.01 - 2011.01
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Tema Secondary School
2003.01 - 2006.01
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Tema Christian Centre
2000.01 - 2003.01