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BERNARD KWAME DZAKPASU

Guelph,ON

Summary

An analytical, self-motivated, and detail-oriented servant-leader with a strong professional background in sales and marketing,with an Economics background, quantitative skills, and communication skills with a deep interest in, Economic policy analysis, and leadership, currently aiming for opportunities to pursue advanced knowledge in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics and to work in Canada's Agric-food sector. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

PRINCE SADAT CHANGE MAKERS FOUNDATION
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for developing and executing operational strategies aligned with the foundation's overall goals
  • Identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient and effective solutions for steady growth
  • Responsible for setting performance goals, managing resources, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Increased utilization of Microsoft Teams across all 8 departments of the foundation.

RESEARCH&POLICY ANALYST

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Participated in industry conferences and workshops on subject matter to stay current on emerging trends in public policy analysis.
  • Developed policy briefs that summarized key findings from research activities, highlighting implications for future action and providing actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
  • Supported interdisciplinary project teams by providing timely insights from policy landscape assessments or stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Presented findings to senior leadership, informing strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather input and build consensus around policy proposals.

CREATIVE STRATEGIST

BBL CONSULT LIMITED
02.2016 - 08.2024
  • Defined and implemented market expansion strategies to capture all market segments: High, middle, and low-income earners
  • Marketing and Sales of electronic appliances, Plumbing Sanitary ware, and General Building materials of over CAD 200,000.
  • Business development consultant for Magil Enterprise Limited.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

GHANA ENERGY COMMISSION
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Work closely with research team to compile data to write reports on Ghana's Districts' Energy profile, Annual Electricity Supply Plan, Energy Outlook for Ghana, Charcoal Tracking in Ghana, and Energy Policy Planning.
  • Maintain data files and documents on behalf of directory.
  • Performed data cleaning and data preparation to support high-quality data and catch errors before processing.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Coordinated with external research partners to ensure seamless integration of collaborative projects.

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

5 STAR ENGINEERING LIMITED
09.2012 - 01.2016

Prospected over 50 Engineering firms and 2 key projects (Marina Mall Project and Junction Mall Project)

  • Captured key construction companies like Micheletti, Devtraco Plus, and Regimanuel Gray Limited
  • Supervised creation of new website, to provide clients with relevant information on services
  • Managed Content on online marketing platform (Facebook) to reach individual homeowners for repair and maintenance work
  • Performed Customer service roles by receiving calls and feedback from individual clients
  • Increased customer base by 30% coupled with excellent customer service resulting in 40% repeated purchases
  • Developed new service package for repair and maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing faults in homes and commercial properties
  • Successfully led team of five (5) Freelance Marketing Executives to market Repair and Maintenance Services
  • Successfully signed Broll Ghana Limited and over sixty (60) private homes onto repair and maintenance service.
  • Boosted brand visibility by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Supported the design process of various promotional materials including brochures, flyers, banners, and advertisements.

SALES EXECUTIVE

TELECEL(VODAFONE GHANA LIMITED)
02.2012 - 08.2012
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Identified new market opportunities through diligent research and networking.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long-term business growth.
  • Marketed and sold Vodafone Fixed Broadband to private individuals and corporate organizations
  • Prospected over 100 homes and 20 firms within Accra and sold over 40 fixed Broadband lines to major corporate organizations and homes in Accra.

Education

Master of Arts - FOOD AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Guelph, ON
09.2026

Bachelor of Science - Economics

WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA
ACCRA GHANA
07.2020

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Innovative leadership Skills
  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational Leadership
  • General management and administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Bonding
  • New Business Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

RESEARCH&POLICY ANALYST

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA
01.2023 - 08.2024

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

PRINCE SADAT CHANGE MAKERS FOUNDATION
11.2022 - Current

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

GHANA ENERGY COMMISSION
09.2020 - 08.2022

CREATIVE STRATEGIST

BBL CONSULT LIMITED
02.2016 - 08.2024

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

5 STAR ENGINEERING LIMITED
09.2012 - 01.2016

SALES EXECUTIVE

TELECEL(VODAFONE GHANA LIMITED)
02.2012 - 08.2012

Master of Arts - FOOD AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

Bachelor of Science - Economics

WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA
BERNARD KWAME DZAKPASU