Samuela Yenmisa Aduna
Cambridge,Ghana
Summary
A highly organised and detail-orientated administrator with 2 years experience in higher education administration, event coordination, financial management, and research support. Proven ability to manage complex administrative tasks, liaise with key stakeholders, and support academic programmes. Skilled in organising and overseeing educational and research-related events, ensuring seamless execution and value for money. Passionate about operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and programme coordination within an academic setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder
SEEDI-GHANA
Ghana, Ghana
01.2019 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Educational Initiative
- Designed and facilitated educational outreach programs benefiting over 300 students in the Northern Region of Ghana.
- Managed budgets and logistics for educational events, securing sponsorships and partnerships.
- Conducted mentorship and admissions workshops for Pentecost Junior High School and assisting students with university applications
- Led the team to achieve company objectives on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, secured competitive pricing and terms.
Learner Guide
Camfed Ghana
Waddingham, Ghana
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered My Better World program to approximately 203 pupils using learner-centred approaches, leadership, child protection, classroom management skills, and life skills curriculum.
- Provided responsive individual psychological support to 10 mentees.
- Strengthened home-school links to enhance and promote child protection via collaboration with school management and parents.
- Facilitated connection of local authorities to ensure marginalised children benefit from additional welfare support.
Events and Administrative Coordinator
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS)
Ghana, Ghana
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Organised and managed academic and research-related events, including workshops for first and third years, meetings, and conferences (both in-person and virtual).
- Provided administrative and financial support for program activities, ensuring timely reporting and efficient budget management.
- Maintained communication with the faculty of Development Studies students , and external stakeholders to facilitate program coordination
- Processed applications for more than 500 students , and managed student records, ensuring compliance with institutional policies
- Assisted in preparing reports and maintaining databases for monitoring and evaluation purposes
- Upheld stringent quality standards in document preparation and record keeping.
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
Teaching Assistant (Student Admissions & Support)
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS)
Wa, Ghana
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated student enrolment, registration, and verification processes for over 1000 students.
- Provided administrative support to faculty, including grading assignments and organizing course materials.
- Managed student queries related to admissions, course selection, and academic concerns
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Assisted in event planning for student orientations, faculty meetings, and academic support programmes
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Financial and Event management skills
- Written and Verbal communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
MPhil Development Studies
University of Cambridge 2024 – Ongoing
BA Integrated Development Studies
University for Development Studies (UDS), Ghana
Sept 2018 – Nov 2022
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
- Mastercard Foundation Scholar Cambridge University 2024-2025
- Best graduating students by Faculty UDS-Ghana April 2022
- Mastercard Foundation Scholar Camfed Ghana 2018-2022
- Outstanding female student (West African Certificate Examination-Tamale Senior High) 2017
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
- Project Management: Leap Africa (2023)
- Public Policy Training: Leap Africa (2023)
- Equality and Diversity Training (Feb 2025) Uk training
- Safeguarding: An Introduction for Teachers and Staff (Jan 2025) Uk training
- Fire Safety in Education (Feb 2025) Uk training
- Prevent Duty Training (Feb 2025) Uk training
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Interests: Volunteering, Reading, Public speaking, Research, teaching, advocacy, Learner guide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Learner Guide
Camfed Ghana
01.2024 - 08.2025
Events and Administrative Coordinator
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS)
11.2022 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant (Student Admissions & Support)
University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS)
11.2022 - 08.2024
Founder
SEEDI-GHANA
01.2019 - 03.2025
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