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Gabriel Amankwah

Alexandria,VA

Summary

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
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
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
04.2015 - 03.2017

Group Rapporteur

Secretariat Of The ACP Group Of States
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
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
Gabriel Amankwah