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NICHOLAS AGYAPONG

NICHOLAS AGYAPONG

Durham,NC

Summary

Forward-thinking Operations Manager with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with different Managers to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Forestry Commission
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for the protection, management and development of forest resources for the benefits of owners and national interest at large.
  • Provide management and technical support with regards to matters of forest protection.
  • Responsible for public awareness promotion, understanding and support for forest resources conservation.
  • Ensure strict supervision of companies harvesting schedules and operations in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of timber exploitation.
  • Ensuring periodic enrichment planting activities to boost the forest cover and restore degraded lands.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Supervisor

Forestry Commission
Kumasi , Ghana
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Supervising the field workers for the daily task
  • Marking of their time sheets on daily basis
  • Reporting daily field activities to my immediate boss
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.

Student Intern

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
Accra , Ghana
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events.
  • Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
  • Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
  • Assisted in routine research, investigations and special projects to support work of assigned department.
  • Worked with management and instructors to establish core skills related to job and industry.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
05.2016

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Resolution
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Forestry Commission
09.2020 - 12.2022

Supervisor

Forestry Commission
09.2018 - 09.2020

Student Intern

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
09.2015 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Project Management

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - Forest Resources Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

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