Esther Asante
Managing Director at Organic Trade & Investments- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Twi Elementary proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Using Virtual Marketplaces for your E-commerce Initiative.
ITC SME Trade AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Engaging with the Diaspora for Trade
ITC SME Trade AcademySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Exporting to China
ITC SME Trade AcademySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Accessing Halal Markets
ITC SME Trade AcademyAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Doing Business With Chinese People
ITC SME Trade AcademyAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
How to Access International Markets
ITC SME Trade AcademyJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
AQMEN365 - Transforming Talent Acquisition
InformaApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Standards and Sustainability
ITC SME Trade AcademyMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Business Plan
ITC SME Trade AcademySep, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Competitiveness Through Enterprise Sustainability
ITC SME Trade AcademyMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Considering Export Market
ITC SME Trade AcademyMay, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Organic Trade & Investments (OTI)
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Ghana
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2018 - Present
Organic Trade & Investments (OTI) is a subsidiary of Global Africa Trade & Investments (GATI). The company was established with the aim of promoting organic indigenous products and encouraging the consumption of non-GMO and natural commodities. OTI's main activities include: Export - of semi-finished organic products (organic raw shea butter, organic purified shea butter, African black soap, organic cocoa butter, virgin coconut oil, pure cinnamon oil, pure ginger oil, etc.) and non-GMO edible commodities (non-GMO yellow soybeans, fonio, alkalized cocoa powder, organic brown rice, etc.). Distribution - of organic edible products including; vegetables and fruits. We also distribute finished natural top cosmetic products (Eli's Body Products), made from our semi-finished organic products for the organic beauty market. Manufacturing - of pure essential oils (pure ginger oil, pure cinnamon oil, pure moringa oil, etc.). Both local and international customers can shop online given that OTI is first and foremost a retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles. There are more than 100 articles on sale, from unrefined fats and pure essential oil to spices, aromatic plants, gum copal, plant sweeteners, dyes, and insecticides. Our products are 100% organic and made by the indigenous people of the land, using traditional methods. We source our products from the villages and we deal with producers whose products are certified (eco-Cert, SGS, FDA, etc). We believe in eradicating poverty hence; we advocate fair trade. The company is a member of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Trade Hub (GTH), and the International Trade Council (ITC). We currently export to Egypt, United States of America, Canada, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Japan, and Italy. For more information on our Shipping & Returns and Store polices or to make an order, kindly visit our website: www.oti-gati.com.
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Cole Africa
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Ghana
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Coach
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May 2022 - Present
Coaching entrepreneurs to structure their businesses. Coaching entrepreneurs to structure their businesses.
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Virtual Linguistic Solutions
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Ghana
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Translation and Localization
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Co-Founder & Project Manager
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Jun 2009 - Present
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The Acting Project & Process Manager
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Jun 2009 - May 2013
Supervising freelancers, liaising with clients, allocating projects to freelancers, insuring quality services.
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Project Manager
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2010 - 2010
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International Trade Centre
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Consultant
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2019 - Mar 2021
Coordinating coaching and training programs for the SheTrades in Commonwealth project for women in business, with companies registered in Ghana. Managing and quality-assuring information contained in the beneficiary database. Coordinating coaching and training programs for the SheTrades in Commonwealth project for women in business, with companies registered in Ghana. Managing and quality-assuring information contained in the beneficiary database.
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Swissport
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Switzerland
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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PA, Commercial/Quality Manager
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2018
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Executive Relocations in Africa & the Middle East
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South Africa
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Relocation Manager
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
As a Relocation Manager for individuals, families, and corporates, my duties encompass the following; 1. Counselling you right from the pre-decision stage to relocate by providing you with tips and other information about your relocation process and the destination city of your choice;2. Facilitating your moving to Ghana. I coordinate with you to help you make the right choice. I select vendors and arrange travel, negotiate on available houses for sale, moving and temporary accommodations; and 3. Monitoring how well you are integrating in Ghana by conducting individual or employee surveys and staying informed of industry trends.My experience and credentials in Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) make me one the best RM in Ghana. Need help for your relocation project? Just get in touch!- Head, manage, and train the company's team- Develop new ideas to boost local sales and corporate identity nationwide - Create and manage a network of agents to facilitate partnership- Handle marketing activities and organize seminars, events for both international and local companies- Counsel newly established businesses on Ghana's bureaucracy - Assist expatriates and returnees with the relocation projects, including in their accommodation or employment search.
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Local Counselor
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May 2011 - Mar 2014
Facilitating expatriates insertion and establishing in Ghana. Work with multinational businesses and individuals. Facilitating expatriates insertion and establishing in Ghana. Work with multinational businesses and individuals.
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Brand Effect
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Content Manager/Brand Developer with VLS
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2011 - 2013
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Philly Hypnosis
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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SEO Copywriter & VA
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Mar 2010 - Aug 2012
Direct experience with French and English General Translation, French Audio Transcription. Specialized in SEO French copywriting, Web Contents Writing, Business Coordination. Particularly interested in establishing a solid partnership with Media, Financial, and Legal corporations.Specialties: Web page optimization, website localization solution, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Digital audio files conversion, copywriting, financial translation, French digital transcriptionProducing articles on weight loss, stop smoking, and sports psychology. Creating videos.
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Content Provider
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2011 - 2012
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SEO expert
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Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Writing SEO contents, Spin-able articles, Publishing contents online. Writing SEO contents, Spin-able articles, Publishing contents online.
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Administrative Officer
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2010
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Executive Virtual Administrative Officer
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2010
Administrative supports. Publicist Administrative supports. Publicist
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Cibersons
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Paraguay
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Proofreader/Writer
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
Proofreading English sentences translated from Spanish. Providing writing support Proofreading English sentences translated from Spanish. Providing writing support
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Experienced Blogger
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
Providing original and creative reviews/articles on gadgets (Laptops, iPod, and other techno apparatus). Providing original and creative reviews/articles on gadgets (Laptops, iPod, and other techno apparatus).
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Bilingual Administrative Secretary (Executive)
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Jul 2007 - Nov 2007
Worked with the current Vice President of GATTA (Mr. H. Mc Cash) in his Multi-products Destination Marketing Company in Tema, Comm. 11. In charge of Clients, Data and Foreign Relations My duties as an Executive Administrative Secretary:As the Administrative Secretary of the Company, I was in charge of Client, Data and Foreign relations (French -English). I was directly responsible to the Administrative Manager. But my ultimate responsibilities were to the Director of the Company.My area of job execution included the following:I. Follow the daily control systems of the CompanyII. Convey regularly scheduled meetings of the CompanyIII. Take minutes and see to it's circulationsIV. Study, be familiar and control clients data as regards the complaints and or recommendationV. Be responsible for the Organization corporate, clients and suppliers correspondenceVI. Plan and execute the Company's E-Commerce research (such as finding international partners for the Company)VII. Control Management meeting appointmentVIII. Plan and attend business session (in-house) meeting with CEO and Partners when appropriateIX. Any other duty found appropriate by the Board from time to time
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Education
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Legal Experts, languages, philosophy, literature