WILLIAM ODEI AFFUM
Accra
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at PAPSO Ghana Limited, excelling in procurement and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft applications and skilled in stakeholder management, driving successful outcomes through strategic negotiation and relationship building.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR (SOLE PROPRIETOR)
WOASCO VENTURES
Tema
01.2020 - Current
- Involvement in procurement and trading activities
- Preparation of procurement documents for tender submission.
- Engagement in buying and selling operations.
- Oversight of all aspects related to procurement and sales in the business
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BIG EVENTS GH LTD
Accra
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: (ORGANIZERS OF RTP AWARDS AFRICA)
- Coordinated logistics, including venue selection, catering, and equipment rentals.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Lead and supervise event staff, including coordinators, technicians, and volunteers.
- Conduct training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Established and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts and ensure compliance with agreements.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote events through various channels.
- Analyze audience demographics and feedback to improve future events.
- Identified potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
- Monitor and control event budgets to maximize profitability.
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
- (ORGANIZERS OF RTP AWARDS AFRICA)
GENERAL MANAGER
NO.1 MICROFINANCE LIMITED
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed day to day banking operations of Company with responsibility for delivering budgeted results
- Managed 10 Branch network of capable of delivering high quality financial services nationwide
- Maintaining excellent relationship with Bank of Ghana ensuring accurate reports are delivered on timely basis
- Maintain constant touch with other Companies and stakeholders for effective stakeholder management
- Ensuring fixed assets are updated by Accounts department on monthly basis
- Organizing quarterly meetings with Branch Managers on Performance assessment
- Responsible for arranging business terms with new clients and making Corporate presentations to clients and prospects.
- Restructured the company’s operations by strengthening particularly the Human Resource, Operational Policies etc.
- Prepared and designed operational manuals for the company.
- Recovered 30% of bad loans within a four month period from August 2014 to November 2014.
- With oversight responsibility for other subsidiaries in the Group of companies in engaging business partners in other countries and attracting foreign partners.
GENERAL MANAGER
PAPSO GHANA LIMITED
Accra
05.2009 - 12.2013
- Managed day to day activities of company
- Act as Company representative between regulatory bodies i.e EPA, FDA, GNFS, Municipal etc
- Responsible for importation of raw materials and processing of the necessary documents for LC establishment
- Monitoring the attendance and reporting time of staff to work to ensure efficient delivery and also ensure that staffs are well catered for
- Receiving and attending to new customers and distributors seeking distribution contract and providing information on company's contract policies
- Responsible for arranging business terms with new clients and making Corporate presentations to clients and prospects
- Conduct periodic assessment of the industry direction, market trends and customer preferences, and incorporating the information into our product development and enhancement.
- Restructured the company’s operations by computerizing and networking the entire facility by providing inputs to the I.T personnel.
- Cut down selling and distribution expenses by 32% by outsourcing new distributors for the company from July 2007 to November 2012.
- Organized sales promotion and advertising through sponsorship of programmes on university campuses to promote the brand name which increased revenue and clientele.
- Was able to market company products to other countries in the Ecowas region.
- Keenly lead the installation of a new bottling line for bottled water production.
- Instituted measures to retain existing clients by ensuring total client satisfaction through quality products and service.
- Developed and implemented the company’s Environmental Management Plan.
Quality ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGER
PAPSO Ghana Limited
ACCRA
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Prepared periodic quality reports for MD and management
- Responsible for certifying all incoming raw materials before use
- Responsible for importation of raw materials and processing of necessary documents for LC establishment
- Functioned as an interface between the customer and facility to review product performance, conduct quality/food safety audits and responded to customer questions and complaints.
- Functioned as a liaison with external regulatory authorities at the local level on all issues, actively played a leadership role in trade associations and managed all audits and inspections.
- Conducted sampling and testing of water, raw materials, and finished products.
- Managed laboratory stocks (instruments/equipment, chemicals, reagents, glassware, and PPEs)
- Monitoring of hazardous operation and taking the necessary safety precautions as required
- Ensuring products pass quality assurance test being released to the market
- Conduct Pre-tours and weekly safety meetings.
- Re-engineered the production process by designing and implementing standard Operating procedures for all the stages of production.
- Prepared and designed operational manuals for the production and Quality departments.
- Organized training on quality and safety issues for production staff.
ASST. Quality Control Chemist
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.
Accra
09.2003 - 07.2005
- Planned day-to-day programme in department e.g Shift system for staff
- Prepared daily quality reports for Quality Assurance Manager
- Assisted in production and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational instructions and HSE plans
- Monitored and checked wastewater treatment plant and water treatment plant
- Monitored beverage and packaging quality
- Managed laboratory test methods, interpreted analytical results, decided on product approval, product disposition and non-conformities management.
Quality ASSURANCE Officer (National Service Person)
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.
ACCRA
11.2002 - 08.2003
- Ensuring overall product quality
- Responsible for Mineral water analysis
- Responsible for monitoring brix levels in beverage
- Monitored carbonation in beverage
- Checked and ensured right fill height and crimping of beverage
- Checked and monitored carbonation purity & taste.
Education
Commonwealth Executive Masters in Business Administration -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi, Ghana07.2011
Cert. in Financial Management for Non-Specialist -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
06.2008
Cert. in Effective Leadership in Management and Admin. -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
ACCRA, GHANA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of CAPE COAST
ACCRA, GHANA07.2002
SSSCE Certificate in sciences -
ACCRA ACADEMY
ACCRA, GHANA01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Systems & Internet Applications
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Zoom
Affiliations
- Association of Ghana Industries, AGI Accra Chapter
- 12/2009
- 12/2013
- Executive Member
References
Available upon Request
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure Tours
- Travelling
- Watching Movies
Conferences Seminars Attended
- Ghana-Ireland investment forum, Dublin, Ireland, 10/2011
- DELEGATION OF GERMAN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE- ‘becoming export ready: fundamentals', 07/2015
- Ghana Ministry of Trade Business mission to CHINA, QINGDAO, CHINA, 09/2019
Research
- Evaluation of internal Controls at Papso Ghana Limited, Case Study of PAPSO GHANA LIMITED, 2012
- Determination of Heavy metals in some local fruit Juices, BSc. Thesis, 2002
Timeline
DIRECTOR (SOLE PROPRIETOR)
WOASCO VENTURES
01.2020 - Current
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BIG EVENTS GH LTD
04.2017 - 03.2019
GENERAL MANAGER
NO.1 MICROFINANCE LIMITED
07.2014 - 08.2016
GENERAL MANAGER
PAPSO GHANA LIMITED
05.2009 - 12.2013
Quality ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGER
PAPSO Ghana Limited
08.2006 - 04.2009
ASST. Quality Control Chemist
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.
09.2003 - 07.2005
Quality ASSURANCE Officer (National Service Person)
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.
11.2002 - 08.2003
Commonwealth Executive Masters in Business Administration -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Cert. in Financial Management for Non-Specialist -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Cert. in Effective Leadership in Management and Admin. -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of CAPE COAST
SSSCE Certificate in sciences -
ACCRA ACADEMY
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