Eric Kumah-Baku
Princeton,TX
Summary
Experienced, highly reliable and enthusiastic man with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. I have effective and extremely well developed interpersonal skills and had worked in different professional fields . I am very determined and practical person with ability to learn new skills quickly. I enjoyed working as part of a team, yet I am equally at ease working on my own initiative. My carrier objective had always been; to take up a challenge in a position that would enable me use my experiences to develop my skills and prove my worth in the realization of the core objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
MEKS Centre Solutions LTD
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
- Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager(Migration)
National Information Technology Agency
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Supported corporate affairs department with writing, researching and preparation of organization's materials
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications on NITA services.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
- Managed media relations of NITA to produce successful results.
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of NITA.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Organized Meet the Press for NITA to allow public interactions with the organization.
- Wrote press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
Assistant Public Relations Officer/Protocol
NATIONAL SERVICE, Ministry Of Communications
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Extracted national and international news items relevant to Ministry
- Assisted in composing rejoinders, addendums and correction on media publication against the ministry
- Jointly organized press briefings and social gathering for media personnel/practitioners, designed to driver home specific policies, directives or information delivery
- Supported with press releases designed to inform the general public on important policy issues and other important matters
- Facilitated the Ministry’s on-line presence through daily update of the Ministry’s website.
Mathematics & Science Tutor
Ghana Education Service
01.2000 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Prepared students in Mathematics and Science during their final years.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
Education
Software Engineering
Nankai University
Tianjin,China06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With Sociology
University of Ghana
Accra,Ghana05.2011
Teacher's Certificate A - Mathematics, Science, English And Education
St Francis Teachers Training College
Hohoe,Ghana09.1999
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams. - Pure Science
St. Mary's Seminary Senior High Sch.
Lolobi,Ghana08.1995
BECE - Basic Education
Gabi LA Junior High School
Kpando,Ghana08.1992
Skills
- Humanities and Customer Service skills
- Data Collection
- Effective and influential team player,
- Ability to work under pressure
- Numerical and Teaching Skills
- Coaching and Leadership skills
- Good communication
- Mentoring
- Database Design
- Project Management
- Web Applications
- Database Design
- Project Management
- Web Applications
Affiliations
- Global Open Date in Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN)
- Ghana Open Data Alliance (GODA)
- Internet Society Ghana Chapter
- Alliance for Affordable internet (A4AI-Ghana Collisions)
- Internet Governance
- AI4D Africa's Anglophone
Additional Information
Leadership Roles :
- Branch Chairman,Tema West | 2023
- SE International Students Class monitor | 2017/2018
- Nankai University Ghanaian Students for GUAST Ambassador | 2017/2018
- African Students in Tianjin Deputy Sports Minister | 2018/2019
- Vice President, National Union of Graduate Students of China,Tianjin | 2018/2019
- General Secretary, Internet Society Ghana | 2015/2017
Achievements and Recognitions:
- African Open Data Initiative Conference in Ghana, Organizing Team member | 2017
- Presentation on Open data in Agriculture and Nutrition at Leaders Workshop in the Hague, Netherlands | 2015
- Invitation to High Level Meeting on importance of data in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger at UN HQTR,USA | 2016
- Pioneer Member of Ghana Open Data Initiative project team | 2012/2017
- Greater Accra Regional Best Teacher Award winner | 2010
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
MEKS Centre Solutions LTD
01.2020 - 08.2023
Senior Corporate Affairs Manager(Migration)
National Information Technology Agency
01.2013 - 09.2017
Assistant Public Relations Officer/Protocol
NATIONAL SERVICE, Ministry Of Communications
04.2011 - 08.2012
Mathematics & Science Tutor
Ghana Education Service
01.2000 - 12.2010
Software Engineering
Nankai University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With Sociology
University of Ghana
Teacher's Certificate A - Mathematics, Science, English And Education
St Francis Teachers Training College
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams. - Pure Science
St. Mary's Seminary Senior High Sch.
BECE - Basic Education
Gabi LA Junior High School
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