Professional Translator (French-English) / Ex- career diplomat
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Patrol Officer
1)Signal Security of Northern Virginia. 2) Allied Universal Security
Alexandria, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
Checked vehicles entering the premises for contraband or weapons.
Ensured all alarms were functioning correctly at the end of each shift.
Conducted regular patrols of assigned areas to identify and address any security issues.
Inspected doors and windows to ensure they were locked properly each shift.
Alerted supervisors of any potential threats or hazards encountered on duty.
Monitored entrances and exits for suspicious activity or unauthorized personnel.
Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Administration Coordinator
Government Of The Republic Of Ghana
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia , Ethiopia
03.2017 - 09.2020
Delivered exceptional customer service while managing incoming calls/email inquiries from both internal and external parties professionally and promptly.
Supported human resources functions including recruitment efforts, benefits administration, performance evaluations, and employee relations initiatives.
Optimized office workflow by maintaining up-to-date procedural documentation for reference by all staff members.
Contributed to a positive work environment by organizing team-building activities that fostered camaraderie among colleagues.
Updated databases with contact details of customers or other stakeholders.
Prepared correspondence such as letters, memos, faxes and emails.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to administrative activities.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
Deputy Director/ Diaspora Relations
Government Of Ghana
Accra Ghana
04.2015 - 03.2017
Group Rapporteur
Secretariat Of The ACP Group Of States
Brussels Belgium
05.2011 - 04.2015
Prepared reports from meetings of the Eminent Persons Group on the future of the ACP Group of States
Head of Human Resources
Government Of Ghana
Brussels Belgium
04.2007 - 05.2011
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
Education
Certificate Of Specialisation - Diplomatic Negotiations
Ecole Nationale D’Administration
Paris France
09.2016
Master Of Arts - International Affairs
University of Ghana , Centre For International Aff
Accra Ghana
09.2006
Skills
Report Generation
Office Administration
Meeting facilitation
Document Control
Crime Prevention
Vehicle operation
CCTV Monitoring
Alarm systems
Accomplishments
While working in Addis Ababa, I helped in negotiating with other African Union officials to establish the headquarters of the African continental free trade area ( AfCFTA)in Accra
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Security Patrol Officer
1)Signal Security of Northern Virginia. 2) Allied Universal Security
02.2024 - Current
Administration Coordinator
Government Of The Republic Of Ghana
03.2017 - 09.2020
Deputy Director/ Diaspora Relations
Government Of Ghana
04.2015 - 03.2017
Group Rapporteur
Secretariat Of The ACP Group Of States
05.2011 - 04.2015
Head of Human Resources
Government Of Ghana
04.2007 - 05.2011
Certificate Of Specialisation - Diplomatic Negotiations
Ecole Nationale D’Administration
Master Of Arts - International Affairs
University of Ghana , Centre For International Aff