Summary
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Work History
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Skills
Certification
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Yvonne Dumor

Accra

Summary

A passionate and results-oriented Programming Lead with 9+ years of proven track record in driving operational efficiency, program management, and fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within Google Ghana. Skilled in project planning, volunteer recruitment, event coordination, and data analysis to achieve measurable outcomes. Committed to empowering communities and advocating for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Lead: Mind the Gap, #IAmRemarkable, Disability Alliance

Google Research
Ghana
12.2021 - Current
  • Championed DEI initiatives, resulting in a 30% increase in representation of underrepresented groups in the Ghana office.
  • Launched and executed the Mind the Gap program, reaching over 500 students from 8 senior high schools with a 4.6/5 rating.
  • Recruited and managed 6 volunteers for program planning and execution.
  • Led the launch of the #IAmRemarkable initiative in Ghana, empowering over 1,000 individuals to self-promote and achieve career advancement.

Administrative Business Partner

Google Research
Ghana
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided strategic support to C-suite executives, streamlining processes and contributing to a 15% increase in operational efficiency within the first year.
  • Resolved operational and administrative challenges, enabling research teams to focus on core work, leading to a 20% increase in project completion rates.
  • Led the planning team for the Accra office inauguration, managing a $35K budget and successfully negotiating a 77% reduction in ribbon-cutting event costs
  • Revamped the GRE EMEA Speaker program, recruiting 45 new volunteers and retaining 7 existing speakers through feedback and professional development opportunities.

Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Manager

GN Life Assurance Company
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
  • Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
  • Coordinated with internal departments on a regular basis to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations.

Project and Executive Assistant to the Founder

Komla Dumor Memorial Foundation
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.

Administrative Assistant & Protocol Officer

National Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.

Education

Project Management -

Cambridge Center of Excellence, Ghana
06.2021

B. A. Psychology with Geography -

University of Ghana
01.2014

High School Diploma -

OLA Senior High School
Ho
04-2009

Skills

  • Program management
  • Administrative and operational support
  • Event coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Process streamlining
  • Budget management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Agile Project Management

Certification

  • Google Project Management- Coursera- Issued May 2023Credential ID Z3P8Y3DUDSZT
  • Google Project Management Certificate-Coursera- Issued May 2023
  • Google Project Management | Specialization- Coursera- Issued Feb 2023Credential ID N6Y98LS5CFRA
  • Agile Project Management- Coursera- Issued Jan 2023Credential ID XV4FWFX48NXM

Awards

Cumulative Awards in Google: 46 [21 Spot Bonuses] [19 Peer Bonuses] [5 Kudos]

  • 2023 Research PA Tech Impact Award Winner- Research Strategy & Operations Award - Dec 2023
  • Certificate of appreciation as a speaker on the Women Techmakers Google Developer Group Devfest - Accra
  • Spot Bonus for organizing Mind the Gap for 200 students from 6 public high schools at Academic City University College in Accra! This is an amazing initiative, and your contributions make a big impact. ~ Jason Hickey- Ghana Site Lead - Oct 2023
  • Panelist on the North America Mind the Gap virtual summit with, Ronit Levavi Morad - July 2023

Hobbies and Interests

 Hobbies: Traveling, photography, podcasts, reading, watching series

Interest: Volunteering on rural outreaches, education, facilitation, public speaking

Erg

  • Lead, Disability Alliance - Ghana
  • Lead Women@ACC
  • Member Women@SSA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Lead: Mind the Gap, #IAmRemarkable, Disability Alliance

Google Research
12.2021 - Current

Administrative Business Partner

Google Research
01.2020 - Current

Executive Assistant to CEO & Office Manager

GN Life Assurance Company
06.2016 - 11.2019

Project and Executive Assistant to the Founder

Komla Dumor Memorial Foundation
11.2015 - 06.2016

Administrative Assistant & Protocol Officer

National Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration
09.2014 - 10.2015

Project Management -

Cambridge Center of Excellence, Ghana

B. A. Psychology with Geography -

University of Ghana

High School Diploma -

OLA Senior High School

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