CHARLES TETTEH
LONDON
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning and crisis management, adept at navigating complex scenarios with adaptability. Demonstrates proficiency in administrative procedures compliance and business correspondence writing, ensuring seamless executive support. Skilled in event coordination, travel arrangements, and research, contributing to efficient operations and informed decision-making. Committed to leveraging skills for organisational growth and success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Secretary
Institute of Public Relations, Ghana
2016.09 - 2023.10
- Maintained an organised record-keeping system, improving ease of access to information.
- Handled confidential documents with utmost discretion and security.
- Created comprehensive reports for senior management decision-making.
- Provided thorough support during board meetings, resulting in effective decisions made swiftly.
Adjunct Lecturer
Ghana Institute of Journalism,, Department of Comm
2013.09 - 2020.07
- Published scholarly articles by conducting rigorous research studies.
- Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly, maintained course relevance in an evolving society.
- Conducted research, contributed to the knowledge base in the field.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
Policy Advisor, Ministerial Support Team
DEPARTMENT for CULTURE, MEDIA & Sport
London
2011.03 - 2013.03
- Spearheaded campaigns for raising awareness about important policy changes amongst internal stakeholders and the general public.
- Initiated public consultations for gathering feedback about proposed policies, enhancing community engagement efforts.
- Carried out stakeholder mapping exercises during the early stages of policy formulation projects.
- Created comprehensive training materials explaining new policies or amendments for easy reference by colleagues.
Account Manager
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills(Commu
2006.01 - 2011.04
- Coordinated meetings to set priorities and follow delivery discipline daily.
- Monitored and logged incoming communication and proposals for ministerial review.
- Used templates to reduce correspondence turnaround from 14 days to 7 days.
Account manager
Department for Business, Innovations & Skills (Com
2006.04 - 2011.03
- Facilitated training sessions to upskill junior team members effectively.
- Built strong stakeholder rapport through regular communication and follow-ups.
- Produced detailed account performance reports to inform next-step priorities.
- Wrote policy briefing notes and submissions for timely political advisor guidance.
- Briefed the policy director on recurring issues and updated leadership regularly.
- Sought sector input from policy heads to draft ministerial correspondence.
- Contributed sector responses to parliamentary questions using stakeholder feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - TRANSNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS & GLOBAL MEDIA
Goldsmiths College, University of London
London 09/2011 - 06/2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Services Management
City University
London 09/2006 - 06/2009
Skills
- Crisis management
- Adaptability
- Strategic planning
- Administrative compliance
- Business writing
- Event coordination
- Travel coordination
- Research and briefing
- Executive support
Timeline
Executive Secretary
Institute of Public Relations, Ghana
2016.09 - 2023.10
Adjunct Lecturer
Ghana Institute of Journalism,, Department of Comm
2013.09 - 2020.07
Policy Advisor, Ministerial Support Team
DEPARTMENT for CULTURE, MEDIA & Sport
2011.03 - 2013.03
Account manager
Department for Business, Innovations & Skills (Com
2006.04 - 2011.03
Account Manager
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills(Commu
2006.01 - 2011.04
Bachelor of Science - Public Services Management
City University
09/2006 - 06/2009
Master of Arts - TRANSNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS & GLOBAL MEDIA
Goldsmiths College, University of London
09/2011 - 06/2013