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DOROTHY BOATEMAA APPIAH

Summary

An enthusiastic and results-oriented management specialist, motivated to surpass the company's sales targets by improving staff morale and boosting revenue using efficient visual merchandising and customer service techniques. Competent at driving change and streamlining store operations, with strong problem-solving and budgeting skills. Exhibits exceptional multitasking skills and a meticulous approach to propel corporate success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Self-employed
08.2021 - Current

· Higher sales as a result of using successful visual merchandising techniques and keeping a visually appealing store design.
· Maintained precise and well-organized accounting records by keeping an eye on sales documents.
Resolved and addressed client concerns and inquiries to provide exceptional customer service.
· Regularly conducted competitive analysis to stay abreast of market developments and modify company plans as necessary.
· Kept a careful eye on retail expenses to keep costs under control and meet customer expectations for service.
· Inventory was managed to optimize the ratio of supply to demand and reduce stockouts and overstocks.

. Kept the store looking tidy and well-organized to improve the overall shopping experience for customers.

Human Resources Coordinator

Koudijs Ghana Limited
09.2019 - 04.2021

· Handled and manage payroll, benefits policy and staff health benefits and administration of insurance

· Led team-building initiatives and organized corporate events, employee welfare, receiving employee complaints and to resolve

· Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.

· Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.

· Enhanced employee engagement by implementing comprehensive HR programs and initiatives.

· Contract management of employees and in compliance with the Ghanaian act and Labour Law

· Designed and administered a final format for performance reviews and end of year appraisals

Executive Administrative Assistant

Forewin Ghana Limited
11.2011 - 12.2016

. Oversaw the daily functions and undertakings of the CEO and general manager's offices.

. Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
. Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.

. Planned and scheduled travel, lodging, ground transportation, and created an itinerary to ensure a successful trip.

. Controlled office supply inventory levels to cut down on waste and ensure supplies were available when needed.

. Managed the executive's calendar scheduling, creating meeting agendas and materials, making meetings, and drafting extremely private letters.

. Managed spending and budgets while keeping track of finances to provide accurate reporting and analysis.

. Worked together with cross-functional teams to improve overall efficiency and accelerate project completion timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Ghana
Legon, Accra

Skills

  • Budgeting and finance
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Customer Engagement
  • Strong multi-tasking
  • Sales Analysis
  • Store Operations
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Invoicing and Sales Promotion
  • Change Implementation
  • Results-driven

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Self-employed
08.2021 - Current

Human Resources Coordinator

Koudijs Ghana Limited
09.2019 - 04.2021

Executive Administrative Assistant

Forewin Ghana Limited
11.2011 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Ghana
DOROTHY BOATEMAA APPIAH