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OUSMAN MUSA FOFANA III
Administrative Assistant
Waukee,IA
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Summary
Experienced in clerical work at organizational/institutional level and eager to pursue a career in International Diplomacy at graduate level. Go-getter candidate eager to utilize analytical and research skills. Adept at event planning, media relations and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of communications industry.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Des Moines Regional Transit AuthorityDes Moines, IA
Bus Operator
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Transported elderly, disabled or otherwise limited passengers to doctors' offices and medical appointments.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Maintained Iowa driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
Liberian Youth Against Hunger And PovertyMonrovia, Liberia
International Coordinator
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Engage with International partners to support our cause.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Maintain strong daily communication between my office and the leadership in Liberia.
Atlantic Vocational Training InstituteMonrovia, Liberia
Administrative Assistant
05.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information.
- Set up conference rooms, technology, and materials to facilitate meetings.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
Royal Group IncorporatedMonrovia, Liberia
Secretary to the General Manager
07.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
University Of Liberia Muslim Students AssociationMonrovia, Liberia
Public Relations Officer
03.2009 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Communicated with media to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for the University of Liberia Muslim Students Association.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
Education
College of Staten Island of The City University of New YorkStaten Island, NY
Master of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
01.2019
Liberia YMCA Computer Training ProgramMonrovia, Liberia
Diploma from Computer And Information Sciences
07.2014
University of LiberiaMonrovia, Liberia
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
12.2011
First Assembly of God High SchoolMonrovia, Liberia
High School Diploma
08.2004
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excels in high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Strong writing ability
- Fluent in the English language both oral and written
- Crisis and emergency communications
- Sound judgment
- Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in high pressure situations
- Excellent leadership Communications and time management skills
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
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Timeline
Bus Operator
Des Moines Regional Transit Authority
03.2023 - Current
International Coordinator
Liberian Youth Against Hunger And Poverty
05.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Atlantic Vocational Training Institute
05.2015 - 08.2017
Secretary to the General Manager
Royal Group Incorporated
07.2012 - 06.2014
Public Relations Officer
University Of Liberia Muslim Students Association
03.2009 - 12.2011
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Master of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
Liberia YMCA Computer Training Program
Diploma from Computer And Information Sciences
University of Liberia
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
First Assembly of God High School
High School Diploma
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