ANDREWS AMOAH ENTI
Gillingham,Kent
Summary
Empathetic Community Engagement Officer delivering impactful community programmes and fostering strong relationships. Improved local participation by creating inclusive events and initiatives, resulting in increased community cohesion. Demonstrated success in building partnerships with local organisations to address community needs and drive positive change. To seek employment in an inspiring work environment that seeks young talents who are willing to learn and provides an enabling atmosphere to use strong professional expertise and revered educational background to meet the diverse needs of companies in this era of globalisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Officer
Medway Voluntary Action
Chatham Maritime, Medway
06.2024 - Current
- Produced project reports tracking activity and trends to improve community engagement strategy.
- Enhanced public understanding of organisational objectives through regular communication.
- Increased community involvement by initiating and organising local events.
- Collaborated effectively with local authorities; ensured alignment between goals and regulations.
- Established stronger rapport with the community using personable approach and listening skills.
- Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
- Supported volunteers, community members and groups with community-run events and activities.
- Communicated with diverse stakeholders, offering continued courtesy, enthusiasm and clarity.
- Built rapport quickly to establish productive, constructive relationships with stakeholders and communities.
- Developed partnership programmes for strengthened community relations.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Community Development Officer
Rescue Folk Africa Foundation, LBG
Akropong Akuapem, Ghana
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved community engagement by planning and executing outreach programmes.
- Organised local events for fostering a sense of community.
- Facilitated group discussions, resulting in improved neighbourhood relations.
- Increased public awareness by conducting educational workshops on local issues.
- Developed strategic plans to address identified communal problems effectively.
- Led youth empowerment programmes to foster leadership skills among young residents.
- Advocated for underprivileged groups within the community, ensuring equitable resource allocation.
- Built positive relationships with local representatives to stay current on needs and understand policy impacts.
- Fostered environmental stewardship through initiating sustainable practices at a grassroots level.
Assistant Community Engagement Officer
Department of Social Welfare & Community Dev.
Akropong Akuapem, Ghana
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Increased community involvement by initiating and organising local events.
- Enhanced public understanding of organisational objectives through regular communication.
- Fostered a sense of belonging amongst community members by leading engagement activities.
- Improved local relationships through proactive outreach and dialogue.
- Established stronger rapport with the community using personable approach and listening skills.
- Conducted surveys to understand communal needs, resulting in relevant program development.
- Liaised with internal departments and external organisations to facilitate progress on community-based proposals.
Field Coordinator
Kofi Adomanko Foundation
Dawu Akuapem
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Drove community outreach by launching awareness campaigns and increasing flexibility of social care
- Built positive working relationships with local authority departments, charities and other external organisations
- Promoted safeguarding standards in line with updated regulations to help protect from risk
- Owned financial management to deliver social services within budget and in compliance with financial reporting standards
- Boosted quality of care by offering expert advice and mentoring team
- Oversaw people management for staff working in local communities, resolving queries, complaints and performance issues
- Monitored recordkeeping to enforce high standards of document control and champion transparency.
Field Officer
Kofi Adomanko Foundation
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Project Implementation, Community Engagement, Monitoring and Evaluation
Internet Café Administrator
Linfotech Ghana
Larteh Akuapem
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Performed all assigned administrative duties for the department
- Responsible for arranging and organizing management meetings for the department
- Responsible for handling all IT maintenance for the department
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports
- Undertook computer maintenance and software installations.
Education
MSC - Transformative Change for Sustainable Development
University of Greenwich
09.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Arts -
Presbyterian University Ghana
11.2021 - 02.2023
BA. Rural and Community Development Studies -
Presbyterian University Ghana
10.2017 - 04.2021
WASSCE -
Larteh Presbyterian Senior High Technical School
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office(word,Excel, Outlook)
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Community outreach expert
- Gender-sensitive social work
- Teambuilding
- Organisation and Time Management
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Environmental awareness
- Environmental impact assessment
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable development project planning
Certification
Diploma in Health and Social Care
Diploma in Mental Health
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Community Engagement Officer
Medway Voluntary Action
06.2024 - Current
MSC - Transformative Change for Sustainable Development
University of Greenwich
09.2023 - 09.2024
Community Development Officer
Rescue Folk Africa Foundation, LBG
11.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Arts -
Presbyterian University Ghana
11.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Community Engagement Officer
Department of Social Welfare & Community Dev.
10.2021 - 09.2022
Field Coordinator
Kofi Adomanko Foundation
09.2019 - 02.2020
BA. Rural and Community Development Studies -
Presbyterian University Ghana
10.2017 - 04.2021
Field Officer
Kofi Adomanko Foundation
10.2015 - 09.2019
Internet Café Administrator
Linfotech Ghana
05.2012 - 07.2015
WASSCE -
Larteh Presbyterian Senior High Technical School
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