Yussif Mohammed
Summary
Turning ideas into impactful projects through collaborations, analysis, and timely execution of tasks. Resourceful and result-oriented individual driven to meet strategic objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Project Manager , UNCDF
IT Consortium/United Nations Capital Development Fund
2022.07 - Current
- Developed proposal that secured about USD100,000 in funding from the European Union for developmental projects in Ghana
- Leading the GrEEn project campaign to provide over 1,000 in-home toilet facilities to low income households in Ashanti and Western Region, Ghana
- Designed, secured resources required and executed project plan for both Ghana and diaspora engagements to meet project objectives
- Arranged financial literacy training to promote financial inclusion within communities in Western and Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Designed high level project plans for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in Ghana
- Trained district assembly officers, community chiefs and leaders for various communal projects
- Fostered relationships with community chiefs and leaders to promote positive working relationships and embark on developmental projects in Western and Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Arranged various health training and screening within communities in Western and Ashanti Region, Ghana
Product Manager, Chango
IT Consortium
2021.01 - Current
- Created strategy document and roadmap for group contribution and crowdfunding platform, Chango
- Established over 20 key partnerships and channels to promote Chango
- Introduced Chango to communities and associations in Rwanda, Kenya, USA, UK and Canada for their fundraising projects
- Increased client base/users to over 12,000 in less than 1 year
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions
- Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work in order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements
Finance Officer
IT Consortium
2016.06 - 2020.03
- Used excel software to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations
- Single handedly used filemaker application to build large data analysis and reconciliation tool
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against standard regulations
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate tax filings and uphold strict compliance
- Managed day-to-day operations for 70 to 80 persons for IT Consortium through petty cash system
- Asset register management to protect company asset
- Assisted with preparation of final accounts
- Assisted with preparation of annual Budget
- Financial data entry using Xero accounting software
- Maintained over 50 appropriate ledgers
- Reviewed submitted expenditure requests
- Handled procurement procedures
Marketing Officer
IT Consortium
2020.04 - Current
- Constantly researching and presenting new ideas and strategies to improve performance of products and services
- Leveraged on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations
- Developed and implement marketing campaigns to increase sales
- Uses Figma design tool to design flyers, presentation materials, mock ups and other materials to promote brand awareness
- Uses various presentation tools such as pitch, keynote and Google slide for presentations to over 20 people per day
- Scripting and producing advertising materials; television commercials, infographics, animation and jingles for brand awareness
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs
- Evaluate effectiveness of campaigns for restrategizing purposes
- Prepared budget for marketing unit and assist with cost saving strategies
- Writing proposals to various merchants for 3 to 5 new businesses per week
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits
- Organized events, product exhibitions and launch to boost product performance
- Prepared and distributed marketing materials
Project Lead/Ghana-Israeli Fintech Summit
Israel Trade and Economic Mission in Ghana
2022.03 - Current
- Organized over five(5) workshops and main event planning
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to team members
- Assisted in securing funding for projects
- Liaised with Ghanaian and Israeli delegates to establish key business relationship
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss deliverables and schedules
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Performed independent analysis and provided recommendations to overcome project obstacles
- Reported regularly to Head of Trade and Economic Mission in Ghana on project progress
Project Lead, Coding Caravan
IT Consortium
2021.08 - Current
- Led computer programming training for kids between ages of six(6) to fifteen(15) years in four different deprived communities
- Introduced children from low income households to key IT skills and emerging technologies
- Designed and executed project plan
- Mobilized and led over 10 volunteers and logistics for all four venues
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address challenges encountered
- Performed independent analysis and provided recommendations to overcome project obstacles
- Set up project and assisted in designing materials for various communities
- Assisted with press releases and media engagements for project awareness creation
- Met with supervisor on weekly basis to provide detailed project report and milestone updates
Project Lead, Save a Heart Campaign
IT Consortium/National Cardiothoracic Centre
2020.04 - Current
- Projected to raise one million Ghanaians to support Cardiothoracic Center's free heart surgeries free for children
- Raised GH 77,468.00 to support the cause
- Developed and executed fundraising plans regarding this campaign
- Put together press launch and media engagement plan
- Met with managers weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates
- Collaborate with the centre and participate in World Heart Day every September in Ghana
- Set up and managed team meetings
Project Team Member/RemitPlus
IT Consortium/Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
2020.11 - 2021.12
- Developed product plan that included product launch plan, media plan and roadmap
- Prepared Go-to-Market strategy to ensure successful penetration of market
- Ensured active involvement of women especially those in informal sector
- Engaged and establish key partners both in Ghana and diaspora
- Produced marketing materials that include T-Shirts, flyers and banners
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules
- Garnered over 3,000 signs ups within quarter
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2016
Certification
- Oxford Fintech Programme, University of Oxford, July 2022 - August 2022
- Digital Advertising, University of Colorado, July 2020
- Digital Marketing, JPCann Associates Ltd, 26th - 28th May, 2020
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Data and financial analytics
- Project planning and development
- Advanced problem solving
- Strategic planning
- UX Design with Figma
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Event Management
- International Business
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Programming Language-Python(Basics)
- Customer Relationship Management
- Employee Coaching
Accomplishments
- Farmerline Ltd: Collaborated with Farmerline to raise one million to support farmers in Ghana with farm inputs. We have raised over GHS 200,000.
- Prison Ministry of Ghana: Aided the capacity-building and rehabilitation project for discharged prisoners to enable them to reintegrate into communities of their choice.
- Speech & Hearing Centre, Korlebu Teaching Hospital: Assisted with raising funds to support cochlear Implant Surgery for Michael. We've raised over GHS 65,000.
- Lifeline For Childhood Cancer Ghana: supported a fundraiser for treatment, cure, care and support of children affected by cancer
- LeadAfrique International: Aided the initiative birthed out of the need to enhance the overall learning capabilities amongst young people in socio-economically deprived communities across Ghana
- Donation of proceeds from writing and staging plays to youth programs
Research Experience
Research Assistant, IT Consortium, Accra, Ghana
- Together with a team, we researched into the banking crisis in Ghana and corporate governance. I single handedly conducted research into the retail market/industry in Ghana to identify opportunities for IT Consortium's growth and product development. I also researched into the service delivery gaps in the company and made recommendations to management members. I researched and implemented the best large data reconciliation using filemaker.
Research Assistant, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
- I have undergraduate research experience in business modules, goals and challenges of small businesses on campus. However, my current research interest is in the area of poverty and inequality. I am particularly interested in investigating how underdeveloped countries can use technology to bridge the poverty and inequality gap in Africa.
Conferences/Summits
- Grant Y & H.E. Sufa S (June, 2022), Innovation in Financial Service Delivery, Israel Trade & Economic Mission in Ghana. Presented at Ghana Israeli Fintech Summit, Academic City University College, Ghana.
- H.E Nkrumah O.K, H.E Sowah R, Dr. Prempeh M & Grant Y (September, 2022), Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana to promote national development, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. Presented at Diaspora Investment Summit, Toronto, Canada.
- Mohammed Y & Bugyei R (October, 2022), Chango as a tool for communal development, IT Consortium. Presented at Chango for Diaspora Webinar, Washington DC, USA.
- Dr. Sereboe L & Esua-Mensah J (September,2021), Save a Heart Campaign, Cardiothoracic Centre. Presented at World Heart Day Launch, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
- Dr. Opoku-Afari M & Eleblu F (March, 2021), Innovation for Growth & Development, IT Consortium. Presented at 20years Anniversary Launch, Kempinski Hotel, Ghana.
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Project Manager , UNCDF
IT Consortium/United Nations Capital Development Fund
2022.07 - Current
Project Lead/Ghana-Israeli Fintech Summit
Israel Trade and Economic Mission in Ghana
2022.03 - Current
Project Lead, Coding Caravan
IT Consortium
2021.08 - Current
Product Manager, Chango
IT Consortium
2021.01 - Current
Project Team Member/RemitPlus
IT Consortium/Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
2020.11 - 2021.12
Marketing Officer
IT Consortium
2020.04 - Current
Project Lead, Save a Heart Campaign
IT Consortium/National Cardiothoracic Centre
2020.04 - Current
Finance Officer
IT Consortium
2016.06 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ghana
- Oxford Fintech Programme, University of Oxford, July 2022 - August 2022
- Digital Advertising, University of Colorado, July 2020
- Digital Marketing, JPCann Associates Ltd, 26th - 28th May, 2020
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