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Resume of MICHAEL KWEKU KESSE SOMUAH
by MICHAEL KWEKU KESSE SOMUAH
Resume of MICHAEL KWEKU KESSE SOMUAH NAME: Somuah, Michael Kwaku Kesse ADDRESS: P.O. Box CO 304, Tema, Ghana CONTACT NUMBER: 00233-244-165164/ 00233-264-165164 DATE OF BIRTH: 05/12/1984 EMAIL: kmsogh@gmail.com CAREER OBJECTIVE To find a challenging opportunity in a management, administration and support position to meet my competencies, capabilities, education, training and world class experience whiles enhancing strong business relevant skills in a dynamic and stable workplace. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Studies: • May 2009: Cape Coast University, Ghana BA, Business Management Studies Courses, certificates & awards: • August 2011: Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Certification/Diploma, The International Business Environment • July 2011: Honorary Diploma in Poetry, United Poets Laureate International, Brotherhood of Peace through Poetry, Larissa, Greece • July 2011: Poetry Prize of Kostis Palamas in recognition and appreciation of Excellence in Poetry of Peace at the 22nd World Congress of Poets in Larissa, Greece • May 2011: Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Certification/Diploma, Leadership studies Certification/Diploma, Health and Safety Practice • March 2011: Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Certification/Diploma, The Business Environment Certification/Diploma, Financial Management Certification/Diploma, Logistics and Supply chain Management • January 2011: Intercom Programming and Manufacturing Company, (1PMC) Ghana Certification, Microsoft Office Suite Certification • November 2010: Institute of Commercial Management, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Certification/Diploma, Business Management and Administration • October 2010: Financially Certified, Junior Achievement, USA • August 2010: Cambridge International College, Leoville, United Kingdom Certification/Diploma, Modern Management and Administration WORK EXPERIENCE AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Project/Human Resource Support Executive Rakes Company Limited Nungua Tema Present • Coordinates with the Project/Human Resource Manager to: • Support the management process of recruitment, selection, assessment and training needs of prospective job seekers for our clients • Register applicants details in the job portal software • Support and administer the design of Leave Policies, salary review negotiations for staffs • Manage and assess candidates performance through effective Interview skills on behalf of our clients • Embark on coordination checks to ensure effective office work and address issues confronting our staff • Perform other assigned duties by Management Administrative Assistant Pan African Writers Association Roman Ridge Accra Jan 08 -31 May 2011 • Coordinated with the Secretary General to: • Ensure administrative and operational procedures are institutionalized • Incorporating effectual priorities for the office job • Manage everyday tasks for clients • Checking Emails and answering necessary correspondence • Preparing brief summary reports, and ensuring proper customer care Service Personnel (Treasury) Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare Accra Nov 2009-Oct 2010 • Prepared and registered monthly purchase orders and payment vouchers and obtains approval of the Chief Cashier. • Coordinated with Chief Cashier to: • Ensure that payments are received by the supplier timely and goods accounted at stores • Ensure that invoices are entered in the system before the contract sections are carried out • Ensure smooth payment of suppliers to avoid complaints • Coordinated with Cashier to ensure smooth computerization of records and make cross- checks in the Cheque receipts • Assisted in other operational and administrative duties Early member/Writer/Poet IWRITEGH P.O BOX 11295 Tema October 2009 to August 2010 • Coordinated activities with the founder in engineering the planning and establishment of the web page Responsible for designing new ideas and projects, developing and participating in drawing strategies on how to increase patronage, and writing fundamental sponsorship proposals PUBLICATIONS • Forthcoming publication in The Enchanting Verses International Journal of Poetry, Issue-XIV November 2011, India {ISSN:0974-3057} • Featured Poet/reviews for August/September 2011 on an Online Poetry Magazine, Bristol-UK (www.poetryspace.co.uk) • Published in Poems of the World Quarterly Magazine (Summer Issue), USA with my contribution and take on World Peace • Published Poem, “If I die Young”, in OW News Poetry Journal, Canada- August/September Issue, 2011 • Published and awarding Poem, “Chorus of Peace”, in the World Poetry Anthology 2011, at the 22nd World Congress of Poets (Brotherhood of Peace through Poetry) in Larissa, Greece. {ISBN-978-960-93-3176-0} • Credited with published poems and articles on an Online Poetry Magazine (www.poetryspace.co.uk), Bristol UK- and subsequently being the Featured Poet for May-June 2010 • Published and selected poem, “Nature’s Delight”, in The Enchanting Verses International journal of poetry, Issue –XI November 2010, India {ISSN -0974-3057} (www.theenchantingverses.org/issue-xi) • Selected and published poem, “A woman’s Heart”, in an Anthology Series, “Collage”, of highly commended poets in the United Kingdom to help raise funds for charity. {ISBN: 978-0-9565328-3-1} • Published article, “Ancestral cry-Open Letter to Africa”, in The New Crusading Guide, Vol. 3 Pg. 9, Monday, 11th April, 2011 (Ghana) • Published poems in Malawian Journal and forthcoming Gold Coast Anthology, (Ghana/UK) • Translated Poems into other languages by Piotr Balkus (Polish) and Vinko Kalinic (Croatia) Internship, (Accounts) Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare P.M.B. 84 Accra May-August 2007 • Prepared memos and made data entries. • Issued cheques and reviewed records for accuracy and completeness • Participated in meeting deadlines of submission of Accounts • Assisted staff in clerical duties in minimizing cost efficiencies Internship-Finance and Accounts Roagamlinks Ltd. (Now rLG communications) Accra May-August 2006 • Coordinated activities with the Accounts department and: a. Assisted the Cashier in discharge of her duties • Ensured invoices were approved • Ensured that all invoice paid are archived in an orderly manner • Prepared memos and performed other clerical duties assigned SKILLS/ABILITIES • Knowledgeable in Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, PowerPoint, Ms- Access • Teamwork/Leadership dynamics: I have worked in various types of teams from research teams to community volunteering. For example, in a group of ten during our Entrepreneurship project course, we developed an action plan to reduce accommodation problems on Campus through an online reservation technology. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills: I have led a group of four during a presentation assignment to outline solutions to a research work • Creative, innovative and have a core value on societal change: With my interactions at the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare, I have gained confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem and have formulated “The Employment Promo”, an idea to help minimize youth unemployment in Ghana, which is currently under review. Additionally, one thing that has always set me apart from my colleagues/peers is my broad interests and strong writing abilities • Knowledge in preparing travelling documentations: For example, I designed travelling documentations and obtained clearance notes for two senior officers as National service personnel on a business trip to the United States of America on the ticket of World Bank Institute and other clients to South Africa. SOME RELEVANT INFORMATION, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS • As member of the Brotherhood of Peace through Poetry, California, I participated and read at the Municipal Art Gallery with the aim of promoting peace through Poetry in the City of Larissa, Greece during the 22nd World Congress of Poets, 29-4th July 2011. (www.upli-wcp.org) • Three day Entrepreneurship Symposium by African Collegiate Entrepreneurs of U.S.A at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana in May 2011 • Participated in a Two day training workshop at the British Council on the topic, “Equal Employment Opportunities and Diversity”, in Ghana, November 2010 • Participated and coordinated activities with the Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association during the 18th International Conference in Ghana, November 2010 • Entrepreneurship Symposium by African Collegiate Entrepreneurs of U.S.A at Legon, Ghana in May 2010. • Participated and attended the 17th International Pan African Writers Conference in Ghana, November 2009 • Delegation of Scout leaders that attended and participated in the Ghana Scouts Association Annual Jamboree in Copenhagen, Denmark • Working on a book of conscience titled “Mofrado”, to help raise funds for an orphanage home (S.O.S) as I have a core value on societal change LANGUAGES UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING English Proficient Fluent Proficient Twi Proficient Fluent Good PERSONAL INTEREST: Love to travel and learn different cultures. Enjoy all sports particularly football and basketball. Writing and reading poems, Scouting, and creating innovative ideas REFEREES: • Professor Atukwei Okai Secretary General and Chairman Pan African Writers Association and Millennium Excellence Awards PAWA House, Roman Road, Roman Ridge Accra Phone Number: 00233-246-673979 Email Address: atukwei.okai@gmail.com • Mr. Roland Agambire Chairman of Agams Group of Companies rLG Communications Ampomah House, Dzorwulu, Accra Phone: 00233-277-769967 Email: craft_pro@yahoo.com |
