Godfred Acquah Baah
Downtown Vancouver,BC
Summary
Highly ambitious coupled with interpersonal skills, proactive, articulate, smart, self confident, reliable with a strong desire for success. My broad interdisciplinary choice of module throughout my study allowed me to gain knowledge and learn to be adaptive, innovative, result-oriented driven by a strong ethic and have the ability to thrive in team base or individually motivated settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Trader
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Developed profitable trading strategies by conducting thorough market analysis and identifying trends.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Built strong relationships with clients by providing insightful market commentary and personalized investment advice.
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
- Provided expert guidance on complex financial instruments for clients seeking alternative investment strategies.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives to maximize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through ongoing collaboration towards shared goals.
- Negotiated favorable terms with counterparties by leveraging strong industry knowledge and understanding of trade structures.
- Mentored junior traders in best practices for successful trading techniques, improving overall team performance.
- Conducted rigorous due diligence on potential investments to ensure optimal allocation of capital resources.
- Increased trading profits by implementing effective risk management strategies and optimizing trade execution.
Supervisor
Medeo Communications
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
Installer
Leddman Lights
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Implemented quality control measures during installations, ensuring that each project met or exceeded client expectations and regulatory standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Addressed client concerns professionally, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service throughout the installation process.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
- Reduced callbacks by thoroughly testing installed equipment for proper functionality before leaving the job site.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge through professional development opportunities, ensuring expertise in the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Supported customer satisfaction, providing detailed instructions and demonstrations on proper system operation.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Ironworker/ Rebar
Taysec Construction Ltd.
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
ST JOHNS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GHANA, ACCRA06.2012
FOSCO DEMOS
GHANA, ACCRA09.2008
Skills
- Commodity Trading
- Account Management
- Options Trading
- Order Management
- Technical Analysis
- Materials Transport
- Scaffolding Construction
- Worksite Safety
- Computer Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Trader
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 10.2023
Supervisor
Medeo Communications
01.2016 - 12.2019
Installer
Leddman Lights
03.2014 - 11.2015
Ironworker/ Rebar
Taysec Construction Ltd.
12.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
ST JOHNS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
FOSCO DEMOS
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