Dauda Sesay
Bowling Green
Summary
Dynamic research assistant with proven expertise in data collection and analysis at Bowling Green State University. Adept at developing research methodologies and fostering collaboration, I leverage strong communication skills and Stata proficiency to drive impactful outcomes. Committed to enhancing project effectiveness through innovative solutions and effective teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research assistant
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and initiatives.
- Managed data collection and organization for various academic studies and experiments.
- Assisted in developing research methodologies to enhance project effectiveness.
- Collaborated with faculty and students on research proposals and presentations.
Presiding Officer
National Civil Registration Authority
Freetown
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Presiding Officer
Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone
Freetown
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Assistant admin
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Seed Multiplication Programms)
Freetown
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated logistics for seed distribution to regional farmers.
- Supported training sessions on seed multiplication techniques for staff and stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate records of seed quality and testing results.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient operational processes.
- Monitored compliance with agricultural regulations and guidelines during operations.
Enumerator Mid-Term Population and Housing Census
Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Waterloo
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected data through surveys to support national statistical initiatives.
- Conducted interviews with respondents to ensure accurate information gathering.
- Analyzed survey results to identify trends and patterns in data.
- Trained new enumerators on survey techniques and data collection methods.
- Collaborated with team members to address challenges in data collection processes.
- Reviewed completed surveys for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Voters Identification Officer
National Electoral Commission (NEC)
Waterloo
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Find voters names and photos in the voters register.
- Working with other NGO's eg the National Electoral Watch (NEW) security personnel (Police and Soldier) to assist the free and fair election.
- Collect data of voters that vote and those that do not vote.
- Help voters who are old, disability, pregnant women, I assist them on how and where to vote and gave them the opportunity to exercise their Civic rights first before the public.
- Count all votes at the end of the election and hand over to the National Electoral Commission (NEC).
Intern- Volunteer
National Commission for Democracy
Freetown
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Educate interior inhabitants about the election and how to vote.
- Sensitize community, the importance of election and the importance to avoid tribalism and regionalism.
- Get meeting with the chiefs and religious leaders in the western-rural communities to pass on information to their people on their Civic rights and obligations.
- Find and understand the issues faced by the rural people especially women, young adults (first time voters) in the rural communities.
Volunteer
Concerned Generation Network
Freetown
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized community outreach events to engage local residents effectively.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for community workshops and seminars.
- Facilitated communication between team members to streamline project execution.
- Managed social media accounts to promote events and increase community awareness.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, OH08-2024
Bsc. - Peace and Conflict Studies
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
01.2021
Diploma - Peace and Conflict studies
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
01.2018
Skills
- Ability to collect quantitative and qualitative data
- Strong mobilization and persuasive skills
- Adaptability
- Computer literate
- Good working knowledge of Office software packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Effective communication
- Questionnaire development
- Stata proficiency
- Data collection and analysis
- Statistical software
- Research methodologies
Positions Obtained
- President, Young Christian students Sierra Leone FBC (YCS), 2017-2019
- President, Kenema Islamic secondary School old student Association FBC (KISSOSA), 2019-2021
- National Secretary General, Kenema Islamic secondary School old student Association FBC (KISSOSA), 2022-2023
Languages
English
Professional
Krio
Professional
References
- Mr. Hassan Ngevao, Worker ACC, +232 78 533151
- Dr. Henry Mbawa, Lecture, Fourah Bay College University, +232 76 495881
- Umaru Afiz A. SESAY, Esq., Executive Director, Concerned Generation Network (CGN), +232 76 262807
- Edward James, +1 (419) 378-0179
Timeline
Research assistant
Bowling Green State University
08.2024 - Current
Presiding Officer
National Civil Registration Authority
01.2023 - 12.2023
Presiding Officer
Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone
01.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant admin
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Seed Multiplication Programms)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Enumerator Mid-Term Population and Housing Census
Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Voters Identification Officer
National Electoral Commission (NEC)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Intern- Volunteer
National Commission for Democracy
09.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Concerned Generation Network
01.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Bowling Green State University
Bsc. - Peace and Conflict Studies
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
Diploma - Peace and Conflict studies
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE