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McLeod Asare

Cambridge,UK

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive administrative support, project coordination, and event planning expertise. Demonstrates financial and budget management proficiency, stakeholder liaison, and effective communication. Adept in IT proficiency, including MS Office Suite, Medley, QGIS, and data analysis tools. Proven track record in research management, report writing, and data organization. Recognized for multitasking proficiency, punctuality, and reliability. Strong team leadership abilities with a commitment to achieving organisational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Administrator

GIBICTS Center for Community and Youth Development
New Abirem, Ghana
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed administrative processes and financial records, overseeing a budget of GHC 50,000.
  • Organized 15+ workshops and events, ensuring 95% participant satisfaction.
  • Liaised with 30+ community leaders and stakeholders for project coordination.
  • Improved record-keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring readiness for all projects at any given time.

Field Supervisor & Safety Officer

Ladufa Agrocare & Landscaping
New Abirem, Ghana
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Newmont Ghana
  • Managed project contracts worth over GHC50,000, reducing overhead costs by 20%
  • Coordinated 20+ team workers, achieving 95% adherence to timelines and safety compliance
  • Engaged 15+ stakeholders weekly, resolving 90% of operational challenges
  • Provided management reports improving decision-making by 30%
  • Ensured 100% project completion within deadlines

Research and Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Provided administrative and financial management support for 10+ academic projects, ensuring 100% compliance with institutional guidelines.
  • Organized and facilitated 50+ lectures, tutorials, and academic workshops, improving student engagement by 40%.
  • Assisted in undergraduate research supervision, supporting 30+ students in thesis completion with 85% success rate.
  • Offered one-on-one guidance to 20+ struggling students, leading to 30% improvement in their academic performance.
  • Assisted 15+ students in securing admission into graduate programs at KNUST and other Ghanaian universities.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance for 10+ students, helping them gain admission into international universities in the UK, US, and Europe.

Vaccine Accountability Officer

Ghana Health Service
New Abirem, Ghana
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Handled vaccine procurement, managing an inventory of 5,000+ doses across multiple distribution centres.
  • Tracked inventory and prepared budget reports, optimizing allocation and reducing waste by 15%.
  • Coordinated vaccine storage, transportation, and emergency response planning, ensuring 99% compliance with health regulations.
  • Ensured adherence to public health laws and safety protocols, reducing risk violations by 20%.
  • Managed and protected sensitive health records of 5,000+ patients with 100% confidentiality.

Insurance Claims Officer, Account’s Office

New Abirem Government Hospital, Eastern Region, Gh
New Abirem, Ghana
05.2018 - 07.2018

• Processed an average of 150-200 administrative tasks per week, reducing department backlog by 35%

• Handled approximately 300-400 insurance claims monthly from 15+ government health centres with a claims processing efficiency rate of 92%, reducing average processing time from 10 to 5 business days

• Submitted an average of 250 claims forms monthly to insurance companies and corporate clients

• Successfully resolved 85% of unpaid and queried claim forms within 30 days, reducing outstanding claim amounts by GHC40,000 annually through persistent follow-up

• Directly managed communication with 100+ policyholders monthly, improving policyholder satisfaction scores by 40% through proactive and empathetic communication

• Maintained a 95% positive feedback rate in customer interaction surveys

• Reduced customer complaint rates by 60% through effective communication and swift issue resolution

Skills

  • Administrative support and project coordination
  • Event planning (workshops, conferences, hybrid meetings)
  • Financial and budget management
  • Stakeholder liaison and communication
  • IT proficiency: MS Office Suite, Mendeley, QGIS
  • Research management

  • EDUCATION

    MPhil in Development Studies 10/24 to 06/25

    University of Cambridge, UK

    BA, Geography and Rural Development 09/17 to 11/21
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana
    Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA): 7211, First Class Honors GPA: 372/400
    ● Fundamental Coursework: Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Climatology, Accounting, Transportation, Medical Geography, Nexus of Population, Environment and Development, Resource, Analysis, Constitutional Studies, International Politics, Comparative Politics, Politics and Development



    CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING


  • Child Protection in Education, Educare & Tes Institute, 02/25
  • Fire Safety in Education, Educare & Tes Institute, 02/25
  • Equality and Diversity Training, Educare & Tes Institute, 02/25
  • The Prevent Duty, Educare & Tes Institute, 01/25

Languages

English
Fluent
Akan
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrator

GIBICTS Center for Community and Youth Development
02.2023 - 08.2024

Field Supervisor & Safety Officer

Ladufa Agrocare & Landscaping
02.2023 - 08.2024

Research and Teaching Assistant

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
10.2021 - 11.2022

Vaccine Accountability Officer

Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - 10.2020

Insurance Claims Officer, Account’s Office

New Abirem Government Hospital, Eastern Region, Gh
05.2018 - 07.2018
McLeod Asare