Zeinab Ahmed Ahijo
AWS Cloud Practitioner and HR Practitioner
Accra,GA
Summary
- A committed bilingual secretaryship and management studies HND graduate with hands-on experience in administrative operations.
- Skilled professional ready to bring hard-working mentality to Trainee position. Driven to learn industry and position inside and out to maximize contributions and support business and customer objectives. Eager to learn new things and master concepts.
- I am dedicated to continuously expanding my knowledge and skills in Technology by staying up to date with the latest advancements and best practices, seeking real-world experience, engaging with the Tech community, and collaborating with fellow tech enthusiasts.
- Excels in providing exceptional service to clients; particularly providing the best interrelationship skills.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Human Resources Management and Organizational leadership with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trainee (cloud computing)
Alx_Ghana
Accra
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented the use of google workspace into every task been assigned
- Worked hand in hand with peers from other African countries to complete deliverables on the LMS
- Created wireframes as a final project which will be implemented later to help a city in the country
- Worked about 20-30 hours per week delivering tasks assigned to me on the school's portal or LMS
Administrative Assistant - National Service Personnel
Parliament of Ghana
Accra
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Received and dispatched documents
- Drafted reports and minutes after meetings
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
Office Assistant (HR)- Intern
Accra Technical University
Accra
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted my supervisor with data entry of students assessment grades and collection of certificate
- Acted as the first point of contact for clients and visitors
- Answered phone calls at times
- Managed schedules of the week
- Recorded and dispatched files both internally and externally
Assistant Secretary - Intern
Ghana Highway Authority
Accra
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Drafted monthly progress reports of Contractors
- Recorded data entries for service personnels and interns to be enrolled using excel sheets
- Typed and dispatched Interim Payment Certificate for construction of Roads and Highways
- Drafted correspondence to be dispatched to their respective designations
- Assisted the Managing Director with daily day-to-day business of the department
- Managed data entry tasks for the office and maintained accurate records of activities.
- Greeted visitors to the office and ensured that they were taken care of promptly.
- Maintained a filing system for important documents such as contracts, agreements, invoices.
Education
AWS Cloud Practitioner - Cloud Computing
Alx_Africa
Accra, Ghana 03.2024 - 10.2024
BSC. - Human Resource Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana 11.2023 - 11.2025
HND - Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana 08.2019 - 09.2022
Skills
- Ability to think creatively and critically
- Excellent customer service skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to proactively communicate
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Reliability and time management
- Ability to work and collaborate across many teams
- Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action
- Experience in Google workspace
- Experience in Microsoft 365
- Graphic design with Canva
- Ability to touch type with QWERTY and AZERTY keyboards
- Ability to use Figma (UI/UX design)
- Provide knowledge in AWS cloud
Volunteer Experience
AWS Virtual Mentor - ALX AFRICA, 19/08/25 -Present.
I provided help to about 60 new students offering AWS cloud computing.
Organized Zoom meetings to discuss assignments which contained milestones and modules.
Provided assistance to students who had technical issues when creating labs for their work.
Clerk to Parliament - ATU Student Parliament, 03/01/21 - 06/30/22, Accra Technical University. Administered and supervised over 50 students who were involved in the association.
Convened over 10 minutes during the year coupled with academics.
Vetted aspiring students for portfolios of leadership.
Drafted communiques for each meeting held the entire year.
Drafted minutes or votes and proceedings during and after the meeting.
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventure
- Reciting the Quran
- Human Relations
- Women Empowerment
- Modern Technology (AI/Cloud Computing)
- Baking
- Beading
Languages
English (Expert and Proficient), French (Intermediate), Arabic (Beginner), Fulani (Native) and Twi (Expert)
Timeline
Trainee (cloud computing)
Alx_Ghana
05.2024 - 08.2024
AWS Cloud Practitioner - Cloud Computing
Alx_Africa
03.2024 - 10.2024
BSC. - Human Resource Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
11.2023 - 11.2025
Administrative Assistant - National Service Personnel
Parliament of Ghana
12.2022 - 10.2023
Office Assistant (HR)- Intern
Accra Technical University
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Secretary - Intern
Ghana Highway Authority
07.2021 - 10.2021
HND - Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
Accra Technical University
08.2019 - 09.2022