Yahaya Suleiman
Accra-North
Summary
To help build a positive image with institutions that I am privileged to work for. To bring to bear the knowledge and experience that I have gathered from my Integrated Development Studies into practice.
Forward-thinking Executive Assistant accomplished in aiding company leaders with key functions. Gifted at managing busy schedules, organizing projects and providing stellar administrative support to executive team. Analyzes, prioritizes and completes tasks with professionalism and sound judgment.
Industrious and forward-thinking Senior Executive Assistant with many years of experience in strategic planning, operational, and administrative requirements. Results-driven and hardworking with skill and resilience to achieve daily operational goals. Focused on maximizing executive productivity by providing exceptional service and coordinating team activities.
Multitalented professional with several years in top-tier organizational support. Skilled at close work with senior executive team. Robust history offering office management, support staff management, training, supervision and event planning. Excellent research, project support and organizational abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Assistant to Deputy Managing Director
Tema Oil Refinery
Tema
05.2025 - Current
- Manage executive schedules and coordinate appointments efficiently.
- Prepare meeting agendas and compile necessary documents for discussions.
Coordinator
Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA)
04.2018 - 04.2025
- Lead, coordinate and supervise programmes and projects
- Development of project proposals, budget, operational guidelines, manuals and documents for the organization
- Represent the organisation at meetings and conferences
EPA Officer (Education and sensitization)
Youth Employment Agency
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Educating managers of facilities that require Environmental Protection Agency permits on procedures to do so, as well as its essence.
- Inspection of Agro-Chemical and hospitality facilities within demarcated areas in Accra.
- Preparing of reports on field activities for further actions by the Greater Accra head office of the EPA
Project Officer
Forum For African Youth Alliance NGO
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Head of Policy and Research.
- Lead Organizer of the 2014 Educational Summit
National Service Person
Ministry Of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted in the coordination of the 2012/2012 Mathematics, Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MASTESS).
- Assisted in the coordination of the Better Ghana Agenda ICT project.
- Planning and organisation of department meetings and recording of minutes.
- Receiving and responding to individuals and organisations on policies regarding the STI department
Education
BL. Candidate
Ghana School of Law ( Makola)
Accra, Ghana 10.2025 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Laws
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana 02.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Development Communication
Ghana Institute Of Journalism
Accra, Ghana 09.2018 - 01.2020
Advanced Public Relations -
Ghana Institute of Journalism
BA - Integrated Development Studies (Social and Development Administration, Option)
University for Development Studies
TamaleWest African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Ghana Lebanon Islamic Senior High School
AccraSkills
- Good team player
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/17/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Justice Tanko Amadu, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Accra, +233574001970
- Miss Adelaide A. Asante, Research Officer, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, adelaidegh@yahoo.co.uk, +233244567666
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Reading
Languages
- English
- Hausa
- Twi
Associations And Committees Served
- Member, National Organising Committee, 6Th Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly
- Executive Member, Zongo Students' Union-UDS, Wa Campus, 2009-2012
- Member, Student Parliament UDS- UDS, WA campus, 2009-2012
- Member, Sports Committee, Ghana Lebanon Islamic Senior High School, 2002-2003
Conferences And Seminars Attended
6TH Africa Agriculture Science Week and FARA General Assembly, 07/01/13, Accra
Timeline
BL. Candidate
Ghana School of Law ( Makola)
10.2025 - 01.2026
Executive Assistant to Deputy Managing Director
Tema Oil Refinery
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Laws
Wisconsin International University College
02.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Development Communication
Ghana Institute Of Journalism
09.2018 - 01.2020
Coordinator
Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA)
04.2018 - 04.2025
EPA Officer (Education and sensitization)
Youth Employment Agency
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Officer
Forum For African Youth Alliance NGO
01.2013 - 01.2018
National Service Person
Ministry Of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
01.2012 - 01.2013
Advanced Public Relations -
Ghana Institute of Journalism
BA - Integrated Development Studies (Social and Development Administration, Option)
University for Development Studies
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -
Ghana Lebanon Islamic Senior High School