SOLOMON KOFI ADOFO
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
To become a skilled and valued certified Business Consultant and Entrepreneur
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Adoflaw Enterprise
Tamale
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Negotiated key partnerships and contracts, expanding the company's market reach and driving new business opportunities
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Accountant/ Administrator
Tamale Shopping Mall
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed supplies and inventory by entering data into the QuickBooks Software
- Served as the Computer and Software Administrator
- Offered tax advice as at when it became expedient
- Processed staff payroll
- Processed SSNIT tier 1 and 2 and Pay As You Earn to the Statutory Authorities
- Managed Account Payable and receivables Ledgers efficiently
- Practical use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher
- Instituted strong internal controls to prevent about GH₵1000 monthly stock shortage
- Documented tax fact to reduce tax liability from GH₵2,054,492.08 to GH₵65,476.26.
Sales Associate
Nestle Ghana- Tamale
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner
- Actively engaged customers to promote and sell company products
- Achieved top sales performer award within the sales department
- Ensured that products are correctly labelled and priced
- Coordinated the sales team to introduce 10 different product lines into the Market.
Education
International Business -
Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON09.2025
BSc in administration- Accounting option -
University of Ghana Business School
01.2017
Opoku Ware School -
Senior High School
01.2013
Skills
- Proficient with QuickBooks Accounting Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Exceptional customer service
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Application
- Very keen with details
- Risk management and crises response
- Retail Store Operations
- Inventory Control
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
Volunteer Experience
Regional Coordinator, FOPIC Foundation, 2018, 03/2024, Spearheaded the negotiation with contractors of FOPIC projects, Successfully coordinated project execution meetings with opinion leaders, Conducted feasibility studies and wrote reports to the print media., Worked on a team basis with other 5 members to raise GH₵ 90,000 for 2 projects, Constructed mechanized boreholes for rural communities alleviating water borne diseases.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Sales Associate
Adoflaw Enterprise
01.2021 - 03.2024
Accountant/ Administrator
Tamale Shopping Mall
01.2018 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Nestle Ghana- Tamale
01.2017 - 01.2018
International Business -
Niagara College
BSc in administration- Accounting option -
University of Ghana Business School
Opoku Ware School -
Senior High School