Experience

FFUN Group

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Product Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023



Breaktime Digital

• Ghana
• Advertising Services

• Head of Projects, Strategy Development and Content

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

  - Developed and executed company short-term and long-term growth strategies. - Helped to successfully generate leads and secure new clients. - Planned and efficiently managed client projects. - Grew clients' revenue through effective project management and growth marketing strategies - some more than 100% Y-o-Y. - Helped developed clients' marketing content. - Planned and executed clients' digital marketing strategy and campaigns. - Developed and executed company short-term and long-term growth strategies. - Helped to successfully generate leads and secure new clients. - Planned and efficiently managed client projects. - Grew clients' revenue through effective project management and growth marketing strategies - some more than 100% Y-o-Y. - Helped developed clients' marketing content. - Planned and executed clients' digital marketing strategy and campaigns.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

  - Consulting for business start-ups helping them establish growth strategies and manage their startups. - Consulting for business start-ups helping them establish growth strategies and manage their startups.



Volta Aluminium Company Ltd.

• Ghana
• Primary Metal Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2018

  - Successfully coordinated multi-national teams and consultants (including Hatch - Canada) to carry out Project Feasibility Studies, amongst others. - Helped to develop and manage Strategic Projects including the company's independent Power Plant project and Downstream Aluminium Industry partnerships. - Worked with the "Deputy CEO for Power and New Business" to successfully secure additional electrical power allocation (a critical raw input) to ramp up production operations in order to… Show more - Successfully coordinated multi-national teams and consultants (including Hatch - Canada) to carry out Project Feasibility Studies, amongst others. - Helped to develop and manage Strategic Projects including the company's independent Power Plant project and Downstream Aluminium Industry partnerships. - Worked with the "Deputy CEO for Power and New Business" to successfully secure additional electrical power allocation (a critical raw input) to ramp up production operations in order to better serve its international and local clients. - Completed quarterly and yearly reports to top management and the Ministry of Energy to support executive decision making. - Liaised with governmental agencies and relevant state ministries and institutions regarding fulfilling Ghana's strategic industrial agenda. - Helped to develop and execute organizational business plans, supporting the achievement of established quotas. - Prepared and administered departmental annual budgets. - Helped to identified and pursue valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom-line profit with both local and international organizations. - Drafted and reviewed multiple business development documents including but not limited to Letters of Intent (LOIs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs) for correctness and input prior to finalization and execution. - Reached out to potential partners via telephone, email and in-person inquiries both locally and internationally. - Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers at industry fairs. - Helped to successfully plan and implement Ghana's 2017 Energy Summit. - Helped to successfully draft Ghana's Energy policy. - Trained junior personnel on business development principles, reporting, and liaison work amongst others.

• Engineering Project Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2018

  - Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for organization key stakeholders. - Managed and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams - both local and international (from USA, UK, France, India amongst others) - to plan and execute design, maintenance and equipment upgrade projects. - Maintained strict budgetary control on equipment maintenance and upgrade projects ranging from $100,000 to $1 million and working with project teams to… Show more - Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for organization key stakeholders. - Managed and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams - both local and international (from USA, UK, France, India amongst others) - to plan and execute design, maintenance and equipment upgrade projects. - Maintained strict budgetary control on equipment maintenance and upgrade projects ranging from $100,000 to $1 million and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality. - Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination. - Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers. Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance. Managed all phases of projects from procurement to commission. - Provided management for internal and external personnel, contractors and vendors. - Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to stakeholders. - Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts. - Tracked project performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays. - Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients. - Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules. - Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems. - Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets. - Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships. - Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements. - Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2013 - May 2017

  - Managed a team responsible for reliably and efficiently supplying plant-wide steam and compressed air. - Collaborated with process owners to refine operational procedures, devise best practices and correct quality, process and safety audit findings. - Spearheaded area training for new team members. - Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to stakeholder demands. - Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization… Show more - Managed a team responsible for reliably and efficiently supplying plant-wide steam and compressed air. - Collaborated with process owners to refine operational procedures, devise best practices and correct quality, process and safety audit findings. - Spearheaded area training for new team members. - Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to stakeholder demands. - Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines. - Ensured meeting of departmental KPIs of 99% Equipment Uptime among others through frequent training on Standard Operating Procedures and safety practices. - Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development. - Updated and resolved incidents and managed incidents objectively while maximizing efficiency. - Directed product delivery and informed top management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions. - Informed health and safety department of incidents for assistance and immediate remediation. - Worked directly with higher management and other stakeholder departments to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate issues on Plant operations. - Managed, trained and motivated technicians and equipment operators to continuously improve their knowledge and abilities. - Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain workplace culture based on trust and group problem-solving. - Collaborated with assistant managers to effectively manage inventory. - Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Mar 2011 - May 2015

  - Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines. - Interviewed client departments and stakeholders to gather design information, translating technical data into actionable metrics for engineering projects. - Completed mechanical designs and upgrades for production line improvements, fire protection systems, conveyors, and more to client departments and design… Show more - Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines. - Interviewed client departments and stakeholders to gather design information, translating technical data into actionable metrics for engineering projects. - Completed mechanical designs and upgrades for production line improvements, fire protection systems, conveyors, and more to client departments and design teams. - Secured over $5 million of capital for equipment by developing Request For Investments (RFIs) and purchase requisitions. - Modified existing operations procedures to incorporate new requirements while complying with standards, business process alterations, and regulatory concerns. - Wrote and revised maintenance procedures. - Performed risk management analyses of proposed installations to mitigate liabilities. - Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers. - Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems. - Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant and cost-effective design criteria. - Maintained record of performed research for use in drafting final technical documentation and project costing efforts. - Monitored processes to identify areas for improvement and implemented plans to achieve equipment and production KPIs. - Reviewed and checked technical drawings by CAD technicians and drafters. - Supported production cost quotations by providing estimates of equipment, material and labour costs. - Conferred with other engineers to implement operating procedures, resolve system problems and provide technical information.



CFAO Ghana Ltd

• Ghana
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maintenance Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  - Performed automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager… Show more - Performed automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager for tire sales department to manage department and meet sales targets. Show less - Performed automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager… Show more - Performed automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager for tire sales department to manage department and meet sales targets. Show less

• National Service Personnel-Maintenance Management Trainee

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

  - Trained in automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager… Show more - Trained in automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager for tire sales department to manage department and meet sales targets. Show less - Trained in automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager… Show more - Trained in automotive diagnostics and supported in preparing repair plans of action for over 10 vehicles per week. - Cleaned and lubricated auto mechanical parts to keep customer automobiles operating at peak performance. - Dismantled defective automobile components and installed new or repaired parts. - Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with cars and trucks. - Visually inspected and tested automobiles performing routine preventive maintenance. - Assisted manager for tire sales department to manage department and meet sales targets. Show less