Ruby Toprah
Edinburgh
Summary
*Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
*Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance.
*Organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Trubshaw Cumberlege
05.2022 - Current
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Estimating Administrative Assitant
Centre for Business Analysis
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Citizens Chambers
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Master of Science - International Relations
University of Stirlng
01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Geography
University of Ghana
Ghana01-2017
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Work prioritization
- Survey design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory and supply management
- Report development
- Creating presentations
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Event planning
- Interview techniques
- Clerical support
- Documentation
Timeline
Research Assistant
Trubshaw Cumberlege
05.2022 - Current
Estimating Administrative Assitant
Centre for Business Analysis
01.2020 - 09.2021
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Citizens Chambers
09.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - International Relations
University of Stirlng
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Geography
University of Ghana
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