Frances Menwon
Paynesville,Liberia
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO and Founder
Females Entrepreneurs & Empowerment Initiative
12.2020 - Current
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented culture to lead innovation and push progress.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Empower, train, and educate women.
- Coached and guided members on best practices to aid in women development (both characteristically and professionally).
Program Manager
The United Youth Social Symposium
07.2018 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for team members.
Administrative Manager
A-1 Technical Engineering Solutions
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally for excellent reception service.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
Volunteer Activist
Actionaid Liberia
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Recruited and managed volunteer teams.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
- Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
Entrepreneurship Mentor
Yoner Liberia Organization
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Disaster Management)
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya05.2023
High School Diploma -
F-Sham of Faith Girls Academy
Paynesville, Liberia07.2018
Skills
- Business Start up
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Consulting
- Business Planning
- Administrative Leadership
- Operational Leadership
- Partnership Development
- Talent Recruitment
- Customer Service
- Proposal Development
- Team Development
- Public Speaking
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Documentation and Control
- Office Supervision
- Employee Development
- Schedule Management
- Hiring and Training
- Employee Onboarding
- Proposal Writing
- Customer Service Management
- Organization and Multitasking
- Budgeting and Expense Monitoring
- Training and Coaching
- Business Administration
- Project Planning
Accomplishments
- Completed African Rising Summit and was awarded the 2018 African Rising Award.
- Implemented the following UYSSED Programs:
- UYSSED's Academic Excellence Award Program
- Girls STEM Conference
- ACTIVISTA Action Aid Liberia COVID-19 Sexual Gender
Base Campaign Awareness
- The Global Youth Day
- International Youth Day Celebration
Certification
- Diamond Challenge 2018 (Certificate of Participation)
- UYSSED 2018 (Certificate of Service)
- Public Speaking 2020 (Diploma)
Reference
- Collins Urey (CEO of UYSSED)- 0886156586
- Mr. Isaac Sumpungu (USAID Youth Advance)- 0775500709/ 0886965431
- Mr. Pericles Dokie - 6788861628
Timeline
CEO and Founder
Females Entrepreneurs & Empowerment Initiative
12.2020 - Current
Administrative Manager
A-1 Technical Engineering Solutions
07.2020 - 02.2023
Volunteer Activist
Actionaid Liberia
11.2019 - 12.2020
Entrepreneurship Mentor
Yoner Liberia Organization
04.2019 - 04.2020
Program Manager
The United Youth Social Symposium
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Disaster Management)
Mount Kenya University
High School Diploma -
F-Sham of Faith Girls Academy
- Diamond Challenge 2018 (Certificate of Participation)
- UYSSED 2018 (Certificate of Service)
- Public Speaking 2020 (Diploma)
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