Deborah Allotey

Ecosystem Mapping Project Coordinator at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA
Languages
  • French Full professional proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Ga Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Akan Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365)
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Graduate Certificate in Computational Linguistics
    University of California, Davis
    Jun, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • International Certificate in Professional French (DELF B2)
    Alliance Française Accra
    Sep, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Arabic Language & Literature
    Ain Shams University
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • B/A Arabic and Linguistics
    University of Ghana Legon

Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ecosystem Mapping Project Coordinator
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      My work as a Mapping Coordinator is in conjunction with the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) and Dream Legacy Foundation. My role is mapping and understanding professional and data ecosystems. Specifically, I will be mapping the Canadian Black entrepreneurship “ecosystem”. My work as a Mapping Coordinator is in conjunction with the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) and Dream Legacy Foundation. My role is mapping and understanding professional and data ecosystems. Specifically, I will be mapping the Canadian Black entrepreneurship “ecosystem”.

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • BGInS Program Assistant
      • Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

      I advise students on general questions related to the International Exchange Requirement and work with appropriate offices to prepare and update the International Placement brochures/ leaflets and prepare students for Exchange.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

      I am the Institute’s initial contact person, responsible for ensuring the smoothoperation and day-to-day business of the Institute while delivering a high level of service to Institutecolleagues, faculty, Contract Instructors, students, and the general public as well as the Institute’smany governmental, diplomatic and community partners. I supportevents and collaborative projects for internal and external partners as well as providing a welcomingspace to African and African-diaspora students.

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Services Administrator
      • Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

      As the Legal Services Administrator of the National Police Federation (NPF), my role entitles me to support the organization and maintenance of Legal Suite (the NPF legal file management system). I receive and review correspondence and documents related to legal services and billing, draft correspondence, assemble outgoing documents and correspondence to ensure they are properly directed and delivered. I also facilitate invoice approvals in collaboration with the Finance department, support billing, invoice approvals and external counsel retainer administration in order to promptly communicate invoice and retainer overages.

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

      In this position, I perform advanced administrative responsibilities including preparation and analysis of complex reports, compilation of information from various sources, handling small scale projects, and analysis using various software packages. I also provide instruction and guidance to less experienced employees and perform general office duties including word processing, data entry, auditing documents, answering phones, distributing mail, reserving conference rooms, coordinating meetings and other duties as assigned. I deal with confidential material on a regular basis. My responsibilities include: •executing a comprehensive examination of various documents including commercial invoices, international bills of lading, and shipping documents to ensure completeness and accuracy. • Researching and correcting errors resulting from incorrect pre-advise information. • Compiling and saving shipping documents (paper or electronic) to comply with government regulations. • Preparing complex reports/presentations. • Performing analysis using various software packages and databases (e.g. MS Access). • Providing advanced office support knowledge and skills. • Preparing and coordinating information for internal and external contacts.

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Aide de Service
      • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

      I play a vital role in the Red Cross response team. In this position, I work directly with the beneficiaries to promote safety while forging bonds of trust while creating a climate of understanding and respect by excellent communication. Among the key qualities I demonstrate in this position include: • Excellent volunteer and customer service interpersonal skills. • The ability to confidently communicate and engage with others. • Showing a strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Working effectively as part of a team. • Performing tasks effectively in a stressful environment.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

      In this role, I support academic faculty in collection and analysis of language data. I am also responsible for drafting academic papers for publication and presentation at research conferences. I also maintain open lines of communication with colleagues and faculty to ensure comprehensive understanding of current research projects and studies. .Key accomplishments during this time period include: ☞ Gaining extensive experience in logic and critical thinking. ☞ Succeeded in leading research team in in-depth investigation of syntax of African and Austronesian languages and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals. ☞ Presented findings at Canada’s most prestigious linguistic conferences. ☞ Demonstrates keen aptitude for public speaking and academic writing. ☞ Continually meets deadlines and exceeds quality standards. ☞ Delivered engaging and informative instruction in Syntax and Phonology to undergraduate students from September 2018 to May 2020. ☞ Served as Proctor and Exam Coordinator for King’s University College for 2019 – 2020 academic year

    • Graduate Student
      • Aug 2018 - Apr 2020

    • Ghana
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Professional Language Tutor
      • Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

    • Professional Language Tutor
      • Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

      As instrumental component to Department of Modern Languages, I assisted faculty members in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting language data while maintaining concurrent responsibility for teaching Advanced Arabic Grammar to undergraduate students. I also fostered productive relationships with colleagues and faculty members to advance department goals and priorities.

    • C.E.O
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2020

    • Ghana
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • May 2017 - Jun 2018

      During this time, I led delivery of coding classes to teenage girls, teaching essential ICT skills in HTML and Web Design. In doing so, I assessed prior knowledge of students to determine areas of focus and established strong mentorships with individual students to enhance classroom environment and increase student ownership. Key accomplishments during this time include: ~ Received favorable feedback from students regarding quality of instruction. ~Proved highly efficient in explaining complex ideas and concepts to audiences with varying levels of background knowledge.

    • Brand Ambassador Intern
      • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

      Here, I collaborated with marketing teams to identify opportunities to increase brand awareness across various sectors and markets and played an integral role in expanding market reach to university market niche. Here, I collaborated with marketing teams to identify opportunities to increase brand awareness across various sectors and markets and played an integral role in expanding market reach to university market niche.

    • Professional Sales Representative
      • Aug 2012 - Sep 2012

      Promoting the sale of company goods at exhibitions and fairs Contacting old and new clients updating them on new products and taking their comments, recommendations and inquiries Bookkeeping and accounting Good customer relations Hard worker Fluent in English, French, Arabic, Twi and Ga Promoting the sale of company goods at exhibitions and fairs Contacting old and new clients updating them on new products and taking their comments, recommendations and inquiries Bookkeeping and accounting Good customer relations Hard worker Fluent in English, French, Arabic, Twi and Ga

Education

  • Western University
    Master's degree, Linguistics
    2018 - 2020
  • University of Ghana
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Linguistics with Arabic
    2011 - 2016
  • Ain Shams University
    Bachelor's Degree, Arabic Language and Literature
    2014 - 2015

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