Daniel Kwabena Owusu, MBA
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Foster Awintiti Akugri
Daniel is a very dedicated character and a good team player. He consistently demonstrates concern for others he works with. Having worked with Daniel on several projects, I believe he’d be a great addition to any team
Mohammed Suhuyini Zakaria, MBI
I work with Daniel as my Lead for Ecosystem Development since January 2020. He is a leader whose people skills has significantly shaped my growth while working with/under him. I find a Boss and Mentor in him, which is uncommon in the African corporate world. He is the best person you will want to lead your team most especially, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem Development projects.
Maxwell Beganim
Proactive and Astute Leadership.
Foster Awintiti Akugri
Daniel is a very dedicated character and a good team player. He consistently demonstrates concern for others he works with. Having worked with Daniel on several projects, I believe he’d be a great addition to any team
Mohammed Suhuyini Zakaria, MBI
I work with Daniel as my Lead for Ecosystem Development since January 2020. He is a leader whose people skills has significantly shaped my growth while working with/under him. I find a Boss and Mentor in him, which is uncommon in the African corporate world. He is the best person you will want to lead your team most especially, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem Development projects.
Maxwell Beganim
Proactive and Astute Leadership.
Foster Awintiti Akugri
Daniel is a very dedicated character and a good team player. He consistently demonstrates concern for others he works with. Having worked with Daniel on several projects, I believe he’d be a great addition to any team
Mohammed Suhuyini Zakaria, MBI
I work with Daniel as my Lead for Ecosystem Development since January 2020. He is a leader whose people skills has significantly shaped my growth while working with/under him. I find a Boss and Mentor in him, which is uncommon in the African corporate world. He is the best person you will want to lead your team most especially, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem Development projects.
Maxwell Beganim
Proactive and Astute Leadership.
Foster Awintiti Akugri
Daniel is a very dedicated character and a good team player. He consistently demonstrates concern for others he works with. Having worked with Daniel on several projects, I believe he’d be a great addition to any team
Mohammed Suhuyini Zakaria, MBI
I work with Daniel as my Lead for Ecosystem Development since January 2020. He is a leader whose people skills has significantly shaped my growth while working with/under him. I find a Boss and Mentor in him, which is uncommon in the African corporate world. He is the best person you will want to lead your team most especially, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem Development projects.
Maxwell Beganim
Proactive and Astute Leadership.
Credentials
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Consulting Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Enterprise Architecture Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Technical Product Management
LinkedInApr, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Business Development Foundations
Project Management InstituteDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Change Management Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Mini-MBA Program Certificate
International Business Management Institute (IBMI)Dec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Project Portfolio Management Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Project Leadership
Project Management InstituteNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Business Analysis Foundations
Project Management InstituteNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Management Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Foundations
Project Management InstituteNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Becoming a Product Manager
Project Management InstituteOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Cert Prep: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
Project Management InstituteOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Cert Prep: Scrum Master
Project Management InstituteOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Transformation
LinkedInOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Program Management Foundations
Project Management InstituteOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
LinkedInOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Business Innovation Foundations
Project Management InstituteSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Learning Data Governance
LinkedInSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Product Management First Steps
Project Management InstituteSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Product Management: Building a Product Strategy
Project Management InstituteSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Intro
IBMSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Agile Instructional Design
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Agile at Work: Building Your Agile Team
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Design Thinking: Customer Experience
LinkedInApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
HR and Digital Transformation
LinkedInApr, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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BlueCrest University College
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Ghana
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Dec 2022 - Present
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World Bank Youth To Youth (Y2Y) Community
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Youth Lead
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Jun 2022 - Present
• Serve as a youth development champion and advisor to assist in strengthening the country’s youth community engagement with the World Bank Group as an inclusive platform and lead the conversation on the importance of youth involvement in topics of development within the region. This will serve as an input source to Country Action Strategies, Country Partnership Framework, sector strategies, and selected investment programs of our knowledge portfolio. • Serve as a youth development champion and advisor to assist in strengthening the country’s youth community engagement with the World Bank Group as an inclusive platform and lead the conversation on the importance of youth involvement in topics of development within the region. This will serve as an input source to Country Action Strategies, Country Partnership Framework, sector strategies, and selected investment programs of our knowledge portfolio.
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AIESEC Alumni International
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Career Development
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Managing Partner
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Serving as the face of the company and maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, and the community. • Developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure growth and financial stability. • Provide direct support to emerging growth opportunities. • Serving as the face of the company and maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, and the community. • Developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure growth and financial stability. • Provide direct support to emerging growth opportunities.
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Global Shapers Community
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Impact Officer
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Founding Curator and Hub Chair
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Jun 2015 - Present
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Orientation Africa
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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Founder and Knowledge Management Analyst
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Jan 2017 - Present
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Ghana Tech Lab
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Ghana
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecosystem Development Manager
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
•Project lead of the GTL-Nss Graduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Service Program which is currently in a pilot face with 100 Service personnel in 8 regions of Ghana undergoing digital skills training in Flutter mobile app development in view to start a tech enabled business or transfer skills into the corporate space. •Provided strategic direction, leadership and project governance for a multimillion- dollar application project portfolio, which successfully supported and digitally trained more than 10,000 youth and startups across 15 regions of Ghana •Facilitate engagement to 32 community tech and innovation hub managers regarding project charter development, resource planning, project management best practices, and service delivery of project outcomes •Support the base innovation program (The World Bank and Mastercard Foundation Pathway to Sustainable Employment) to train unemployed youth/talents to be work ready, scout and place talents for internships and developing their startup ideas. •Co-design with the base innovation team the digital skills curriculums and decentralize to 32 tech and community innovation hubs in 15 regions across Ghana. •Manage 32 tech and community innovation hubs in 16 regions across Ghana under auspices of the YAW, Mastercard Foundation. •Most relevant accomplishment: -Facilitate the institutional hub strengthening support to 24 tech hubs in 15 regions across Ghana. -Lead the team, Co-designed and launched the following need-based tech ecosystem initiatives: Startup Business Advisory Services, National Mentorship Network, The Startup Coach School, The Startup Scaling Fund, Ghana Ladies in Tech, The National Acceleration Program, National Pre-Tech Program, National Local Investment Network, Ecosystem Coordination, Research and Ecosystem Mapping, and the Ghana Tech Lab-National Service Scheme Graduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Service Program Launch. -Lead the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Mapping team https://www.ghanaecosystem.com/ Show less
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Ghana's Startup Ecosystem
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Research Services
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Ecosystem Support and Infrastructure Pillar Lead
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
1. Conduct desk studies, develop a methodology for mapping research, and design data collection tools. 2. Develop Support and Infrastruucture research volunteer toolkits and coordinate their field activities. 3. Develop stakeholder engagement strategy, engage national and local stakeholders, and participating organizations. 4. Coordinate and lead stakeholder engagement meetings. 5. Conduct data cleaning and storage. 6. Develop performance indicators and conduct ecosystem performance assessments. 7. Carry out descriptive quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 8. Write research reports Show less
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Varkey Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Online Jury
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2022
Main project features: The Global Teacher Prize is an annual US $1 million award by the Varkey Foundation to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Activities performed: Help in selecting the top 50 potential awardees before the final top 10 Main project features: The Global Teacher Prize is an annual US $1 million award by the Varkey Foundation to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Activities performed: Help in selecting the top 50 potential awardees before the final top 10
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The Global Goals Lab
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Sweden
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Team Lead
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2021
Main project features: Is a two-day event where creative teams work together on local challenges related to the UN Global Goals. Using a tailored toolkit, we will create interventions aimed at short term targets in support of the long-term goals. Activities performed: Responsible for program structure and content development, training and selecting the teams that achieved the project objective. Main project features: Is a two-day event where creative teams work together on local challenges related to the UN Global Goals. Using a tailored toolkit, we will create interventions aimed at short term targets in support of the long-term goals. Activities performed: Responsible for program structure and content development, training and selecting the teams that achieved the project objective.
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UNICEF
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Consultant
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Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
Main project features: The Youth Challenge is part of the Ghana Generation Unlimited – a multi-sector public-private global partnership enabling the largest generation of young people in history to become productive and engaged members of society. Activities performed: Helped participants to develop their ideas using the Design thinking Approach and processes. Main project features: The Youth Challenge is part of the Ghana Generation Unlimited – a multi-sector public-private global partnership enabling the largest generation of young people in history to become productive and engaged members of society. Activities performed: Helped participants to develop their ideas using the Design thinking Approach and processes.
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Prudential Life Ghana
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Ghana
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Financial Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Associate Director, Digital Marketing and Communication
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2019
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TED Conferences
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Media Production
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Licensed Curator
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Nov 2013 - Sep 2018
Responsibilities: • Bring together community change makers and policymakers to inspire, inform, motivate and impact the younger generation to take responsibility and create initiatives to help empower women in their respective communities. • To help promote and achieve the third millennium development goal (MDG); promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women in Ghana. • Act as a liaison between TED and my community to spread the vision of the organization. Responsibilities: • Bring together community change makers and policymakers to inspire, inform, motivate and impact the younger generation to take responsibility and create initiatives to help empower women in their respective communities. • To help promote and achieve the third millennium development goal (MDG); promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women in Ghana. • Act as a liaison between TED and my community to spread the vision of the organization.
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AIESEC
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, IEI Implementation for National Alumni Association
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Helping the AIESEC Africa Alumni to implement the IEI(Inspire-Engage-Influence) framework in 26 African Countries to magnify the socioeconomic impact in Africa. Helping the AIESEC Africa Alumni to implement the IEI(Inspire-Engage-Influence) framework in 26 African Countries to magnify the socioeconomic impact in Africa.
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Primeval Media Limited
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Ghana
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Digital Marketing and Publishing
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
1. Plan and execute all web, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns. 2. Design, build and maintain our social media presence. 3. Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights. 4. Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies. 5. Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests. 6. Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience. 7. Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points. 8. Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnelsCollaborate with agencies and other vendor partners. 9. Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate Show less
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German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校
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Hong Kong
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Project Manager
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
Main project features: Market Study Mobilization and Commencement of Engagement as the school reposition on its niche offerings. Activities performed: Part of the team that undertook the project and cleaning of the data output. Main project features: Market Study Mobilization and Commencement of Engagement as the school reposition on its niche offerings. Activities performed: Part of the team that undertook the project and cleaning of the data output.
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World Economic Forum
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Co-design Analyst and Regional Mobilization Facilitator
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Main Project features: 25,000 young people aged 18-35 told us in our 2017. Young people from 186 countries shared their views on Economy and Global Outlook, Governance and Civic Engagement, Technology and Innovation, Values and Society and Business and the Workplace. Activities Performed: Part of the Design and mobilization team in curating the survey. Main Project features: 25,000 young people aged 18-35 told us in our 2017. Young people from 186 countries shared their views on Economy and Global Outlook, Governance and Civic Engagement, Technology and Innovation, Values and Society and Business and the Workplace. Activities Performed: Part of the Design and mobilization team in curating the survey.
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Ringier Ghana
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Ghana
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Account and Social Media Manager
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Dec 2015 - Sep 2016
Clients Managed: ADB, UT Bank, UBA Ghana, GLICO Life Insurance, Ghandour Cosmetics, Scent of Africa, Goil Ghana, Groupe Ideal, Rush Energy Drink, Electromart Ghana, Special Ice, StarLife Assurance, Teledata, Best Assurance, LG Ghana, GTI Executive Education, MO’GO Limited, PolyTank, Royal Habit, WESTAFCO, RelNat, TISU, Lenovo Ghana, Vulkano Games, Unibank (Mobile Banking Bank Comparatives), PPP Ghana( Digital 2016 Election Campaign), Petits Scholars, and Fox Cooling Co.LTD Researching, campaigning & content creation, execution, monitoring and reporting as well as knowledge of some SEO best practices. Work with clients to create a social media strategy that collaborates with marketing, PR and advertising campaigns, research top influencers, competitors, and trends in clients' industries. Create timely and engaging content optimized for platform used and intended audience. Monitor sites for customer service opportunities and initiate conversations on behalf of the client. Analyze and report social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities. Create engaging and professional visuals that reflect clients and their brand, i.e. customize social media pages (ex. Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube), develop supporting offline collateral, create original content, etc. Stay current with social media trends and tools – includes attending networking and educational events, reading blogs, and listening to podcasts. Continue to refine and define our social marketing process. Work with teams to create a solid branding message that's reflected across RDM marketing materials and social media content. Available to attend select client and company events outside of standard hours and manage live postings. Show less
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National Project Manager
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Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
I was in charge of the successful FLIP (Financial Literacy Project) in Ghana. I had the chance to manage close to 30 team members across Ghana. . Develop the concept note of the project and lead initiating across the country. • Lead a team to help instil the financial culture and impact more than 500,000 individuals across the country. • To coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to get involved in the project. I was in charge of the successful FLIP (Financial Literacy Project) in Ghana. I had the chance to manage close to 30 team members across Ghana. . Develop the concept note of the project and lead initiating across the country. • Lead a team to help instil the financial culture and impact more than 500,000 individuals across the country. • To coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to get involved in the project.
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Dell Social Innovation Competition
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Spotlight Ambassador
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
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Assistant Research Analyst
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
• Designing and assisting in the development of questionnaires to ensure the necessary data is captured. • Making meaning of data to aid in strategic decision making. • Authoring reports containing actionable recommendations. • Communicating with community indigenes to understand and document their business objectives and help in restructuring. • Designing and assisting in the development of questionnaires to ensure the necessary data is captured. • Making meaning of data to aid in strategic decision making. • Authoring reports containing actionable recommendations. • Communicating with community indigenes to understand and document their business objectives and help in restructuring.
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Google Developer Student Clubs
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Team Lead
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Mar 2011 - May 2011
Responsibilities: • Created online marketing campaigns using Google AdWords, AdSense and G+. • Wrote campaign reports. • Promoted a local business visibility using search engine optimization. • Led a team of 12 dynamic individuals to compete in the challenge. Responsibilities: • Created online marketing campaigns using Google AdWords, AdSense and G+. • Wrote campaign reports. • Promoted a local business visibility using search engine optimization. • Led a team of 12 dynamic individuals to compete in the challenge.
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AIESEC in Ghana
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Ghana
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Head, Talent Management and Local Committee Development
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Jul 2010 - May 2011
Responsibilities: • Ensure the development and implementation of all the talent management systems in context of the new information system at national and local level. • To build strategic partnerships to enhance the AIESEC Experience – either related to the talent management processes or to talent development programs. • Ensured strong human resources capacity and learning performance of the organization by providing tools, training and strategies to the organization. Responsibilities: • Ensure the development and implementation of all the talent management systems in context of the new information system at national and local level. • To build strategic partnerships to enhance the AIESEC Experience – either related to the talent management processes or to talent development programs. • Ensured strong human resources capacity and learning performance of the organization by providing tools, training and strategies to the organization.
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Mozilla
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Firefox Student Ambassador
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Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Worked with our global community to promote openness, innovation & opportunity on the Web in 6 local universities and 10 Senior High Schools in Ghana Worked with our global community to promote openness, innovation & opportunity on the Web in 6 local universities and 10 Senior High Schools in Ghana
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Education
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Professional Certificate, Innovation Management -
MIT Sloan School of Management
Product Design and Development -
Harvard Business School Online
Introductory, Resilient Leadership -
Harvard Business School Online
Introductory, Designing Organizational Structure -
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)
Advanced Professional Certificate, Project Management -
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Certificate Program, A New Type of Leader: Anchored on Purpose, Fueled by Humor course, International Business -
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
Accra Business School
Associate Degree, Strategic Management and Leadership -
International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
Mini- MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Certificate Program, Design thinking: From Insights to Viability -
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics and Economics(minored in Computer Science)