Aba Ackun

Address: P.O Box KD 559 Kanda

Email: aba.ackun@yahoo.com, aackun@ashesi.edu.gh
Mobile Phone: +233 244 70 36 82
Home Phone: +233 21 775208

A self motivated, highly driven, confident and exceptional public speaker with a proven
record of outstanding leadership initiative and academic success.

Education

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 Ashesi University College, Accra

Course: BSc. Business Administration
Courses Taken: Corporate Finance, International Finance, Competitive Strategy,
Marketing, Marketing Research, Statistics, Managerial Accounting, Expository Writing

Jan 2000-Aug 2002 Wesley Girls’ High School, Cape Coast

Elective Courses: Geography, Economics, Mathematics, French

Work Experience

August 2006- September 2006 Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Ltd., Accra
Position: Intern

• Prepared an analytical report of one of the company’s advertising strategies

• Developed a cataloguing system for collateral documents and updated collateral
register regularly
• Prepared income statements used to evaluate loan applicants
• Conducted search for land to be used as collateral
• Assisted in the processing of loan applications
• Assisted in the appraisal of assets to be used as collateral

Sept 2005- June 2006 Development Office, Ashesi University, Accra

Position: Intern

• Researched on various donors for the university

• Prepared Ashesi online newsletter for local and international subscribers
• Maintained correspondence with international press on events within Ashesi
• Wrote articles on Ashesi for web publication
• Maintained a database of Ashesi friends and donors
• Carried out general administrative tasks: mailings, typing of letters, PowerPoint
slide presentations etc.
• Prepared periodic reports of donors and donor contributions
• Designed an efficient filing system for the office records
Jan 2005 Kokrobitey Institute (Governance and Democracy Institute), Accra
Position: Intern
Main duties:
• Assisted the welcoming team for international students.
• Assisted in lecture on Ghanaian culture.

Dec 2003-Feb 2004 Admissions Office, Ashesi University, Accra

Position held: Office Assistant

• Carried out on—campus tours for prospective students

• Gave a speech on Ashesi University at Wesley Girls High school PTA meeting
• Organized mailing lists and posting application materials from online requests
• Maintained correspondence with and took prospective students on campus tours

Extracurricular Activities
• First elected Financial Officer (Head, Finance Committee) Ashesi Student Council
(Mar –Dec 2005)
ƒ Created financial statements for the Student Government
ƒ Formulated Financial Committee Bylaws
ƒ Set up structures and procedures for the running of the financial
office of Student Government
ƒ Advocated for student council dues to be ratified by student
community
ƒ Formed and coordinated activities of the Finance Committee
ƒ Designed and implemented efficient payment methods for finance
office

• Marketing Manager, Junior Achievement Company Programme (Oct 2004 –present)

• Head, Prayer Department: Kingdom Christian Fellowship, Ashesi University
• Member of women’s soccer team

Other Skills
• Computer literate: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as e-mail
and internet usage.
• Good design and sales skills
• Experience in computer programming

Achievements

• Dean’s list
• Cumulative GPA 3.7
• Selected Class speaker Graduation

References: Available upon request

 Anita Osei-Assibey
DTD48 No, 161 Airport Res. Adj. Brazilian Emb.Cantonments Accra
Contact No.0244 - 704799
amalena5@yahoo.com aoassibey@ashesi.edu.gh
____________________________________________________________________________________

Profile A socially conscious individual who wants to work in a position that

presents opportunities through which positive impact can be made
on society

Education Ashesi University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2003-2006)
Aburi Girls Secondary School (1999- 2002)

Course Work Thesis: Establishment and management of Orphanages in Ghana

Achievements Top twenty finalists for Believe Begin Become business plan competition.
Organized by Google and Technoserve (group of four)
Accomplished the restructuring of Amalena Enterprise. An informal
company to a semi- formal company
• Introduced marketing strategies that the company can adopt to
increase sales to 50%
• Devised a stock taking strategy that has helped to reduce looses
by 40%
• Designed employment policy for the company

Work Experience Managing Director, Amalena Enterprise (2004-Now)

• Controls the overall business activities of the company.
• Coordinates the activities of all eight outlets
• Monitor sales and performance of outlets
• Constant monitoring of stock in outlets

Vice President Marketing, Junior Achievement1 (Sept. 2004 -May 2005)

• Coordinating the activities of marketing officers and monitoring
sales

Marketing Manager Ashesi Achievers Club (2003 -2006)

• Creating a brand name for the Club
• Marketing the Products of the Club

Co-curricular Volunteer, Hope 4 U Orphanage

Volunteer, West African Aids Foundation (WAAF)

Skills Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Search

engines

Interest Listening to people and responding to their needs, visiting the needy

References: References are available on request

 Charles Dollie
Ashesi University College
P.O. Box PMB CT3
Cantonments- Accra.
Email:chardolet@hotmail.com Mobile phone: 028-5012155
Profile
An enthusiastic young person with a great passion towards excellence and motivating people to
be their best.

Education
(2003-2006) Ashesi University College, Accra-Ghana
Candidate, Bachelor of Science, December 2006
Major: Business Administration
Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Courses Taken
Marketing Research, Leadership Seminar, Finance, Marketing, International Finance,
Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting,
Competitive Strategy, Negotiations, Business Law, Entrepreneurship

Work Experience
(June – August, 2006) Combert Impressions, Accra
Position held: Marketing Executive Intern
• Assisted Marketing executives in managing accounts of clients
• Designed research instruments aimed at strengthening the competitive position of
Combert Impressions
• Served as a link between marketing department and other departments
• Part of a research team which provided integral insights into strengthening internal
operations

(Sept. 2005- Present) Papier Origins, Accra

Position held: Vice President for Marketing
• Prepare marketing strategy for Papier Origins
• Liaise with other executives towards attaining the corporate goals
• Manage and coordinated activities of other members in marketing department
• Present periodic reports to the board of directors

(Feb. 2006- Present) Amalena Enterprise, Accra

Position held: Strategic Advisor
• Assist management in the development of an official business plan
• Locate opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of Amalena to strategically
position Amalena
• Part of a team providing strategic advice to transform Amalena from an informal into a
formal business
(Jan. 2004- Dec.2004) Admissions Office, Ashesi University College Accra
Position held: Student’s Ambassador
• Gave prospective students and visiting guests a tour fn Campus
• Conducted administrative duties such as communicating to prospective students
• Entered data on the admission details of prospective students which created a database of
applicants

Awards Received
2003 - 2006 - Dean’s List 1 , Ashesi University
2002 - Best Student in Business Management, Tema Secondary School, 40th Anniversary
2002 - Overall Best Business Student, Tema Secondary School, 40th Anniversary

Volunteer Activities
• Participant, JOY FM Soup Kitchen (2004, 2006)
• Planning Committee Member, “Making A Difference Project” (2004 &2005)
• Participant, Ashesi Book Drive (2005)
• Volunteer, West African AIDS Foundation (WAAF) (June, 2006)

Positions Held
• Team Leader, Human Resource Group (Ashesi Creativity Centre)
• Vice President, Kingdom Christian Fellowship- Ashesi University (2006)
• Member, Ashesi Student Council Vetting Committee (2006)

Interests
Strategic Management, Marketing, African Development, Entrepreneurship, Reading
Inspirational books, Human Relations, Inspirational Speaking, Exploring creative ways to solve
problems, playing table Tennis and listening to music

Referees
Available upon request

1
An indication of academic honors
 Edem Gbenah
c/o R/Adm John K Gbenah (Rtd) P.O. Box CE 11030 Tema, Ghana
E-mail: ezze_7@hotmail.com; Mobile: +233-20-8188148

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________

Ashesi University, Labone, Accra, Ghana (2003 to 2006)

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration

Relevant Courses Taken

Marketing Research International Finance Organisational Behaviour
Entrepreneurship Operations Management Managerial Accounting

Dissertation project: What drives Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana?

Harvard Senior Secondary School, Kokomlemle, Accra, Ghana (2001 to 2002)

Senior Secondary School Certificate
General Arts

EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________

Co-President, Human Salvation Foundation, Accra, Ghana (December 2005 to date)

• Coordinate the affairs and activities of the NGO as per the company’s project objectives

Vice President, Ashesi University Sports Committee, Accra, Ghana (January 2006 to date)
• Organize sporting activities to help keep the students fit and entertained.

Payroll and Attendance Specialist, Papier Origins Ltd. (Under the Junior Achievement program -
Ashesi University), Accra, Ghana (2005 - 2006)
• Responsible for structuring the payroll system and administering employee salary. Also took
attendance during meetings and reporting frequent cases of absenteeism.

Office Assistant, Volta Ghana Investment Company Limited (July to August 2004)
• Performed administrative duties such as typing, photocopying, receiving calls, surfing the
internet for relevant information to the company progress, running errands and taking minutes
at meetings

A member of the research team, HelpAge Ghana (Research programme on the impact of the media
on the aged in Ghana), (March to June 2006)
• Gathered and documented information on various radio and television stations about the aged
within the society.

Achievements
• Coordinated a successful HIV/AIDS sensitisation program (under the supervision of the
Ghana Aids Commission) in the Sakumono and Baatsonaa area (October to December 2006)
• Member of the Ghana Red Cross Society as a certified First Aid person(from October 2006)
• Successfully led Ashesi University to its first ever participation in an inter-private university
sports program (7th March 2006)
• Best Athlete – Mount Carmel School sports day (1998-1999)
• Certificate of appreciation, 36th AU Anniversary, New Delhi, India (1999)

Skills
• Computer: Good with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Languages: Fluent in English
• Personal: Good leadership, organisational, communication and teamwork skills

Personal Social Responsibility Undertakings

• Participated in the Joy Easter Soup Kitchen Program (2004 and 2005)
• Assisted in the renovation of the James Town Community Complex under Theatre for a Change
(March 2006)
References

Available upon request

Eric K.O Acheampong  
Email: katakyie395@gmail.com/nanakwakuti20@yahoo.com 
Ashesi University, PMB CT 3, Cantonments –Accra, Tel: 233‐242‐750218 
 Career Vision 
 
A young, self motivated and analytical individual who believes the capital market is the future 
for Africa.  Seeking to serve and maximize all opportunities in an innovative and ethical 
financial institution; thereby contributing to the economic resurgence of Africa. 
 
Education  
Ashesi University, North Labone, Accra    
Major:  Business Administration          
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, (March, 2003 to Present) 
Opoku Ware School, Kumasi  
 Secondary School Certificate Examination, Business Option. (September 1999‐2001)     
 
Skills    
Computer literacy, excellent written and communication skills, smart worker
 
Relevant Experience  
Business Administration Intern. Finance Department, Procredit Savings and Loans Ltd  
(June to August 2006).  
• Coordinated and facilitated daily transactions such as Cheque Clearing 
• Analyzed and Reconciled bank statements 
• Weekly liquidity report and monthly Treasury News Trend Analysis document 
 
Business Administration Intern. Accounts Department, Sterling Financial Services.  
(September to December 2005). 
• Analyzed and Reconciled bank statements 
 Receivables Specialist and Audit Supervisor, Finance Department, 
The Coca‐Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Ltd.  (June to August 2005).  
•Managed company’s accounts receivables and created a filing system    
•Assisted in daily operations and financial auditing 
•Reconciled statements and monthly stock 
 
Assistant Research Analyst, Africana Sawmill Limited – (January 2004)  
• Researched, compiled and analyzed data on various world commodities and currencie
s. 
Knowledge Program Intern, Ashesi International Business Development Project (University o
f California Business School) (June 2004)    
•Entered and analyzed data for market research study in selected Ghanaian universities 
and secondary schools. 
  
Co‐Curricular Activities 
Evangelism and Bible Study Leader, Kingdom Christian Fellowship, Ashesi University, Accra 

(November 2004 to date). 

Founding Member, Ashesi Investment Society, Ashesi University, Accra (March 2006 to date).  

Founder and President, Sterling Investors Investment Club, Accra  (March 2006 to date).  

Human Resources Manager and Corporate Secretary, Papier Origins Junior Achievement Company 

Program, Ashesi University, Accra (November 2004 to date).  

• Maintained company’s employee records, stockholder records, supervised department 

staff, took minutes at Board of Directors Meeting, 

Welfare Committee Member, Ashesi Student Council. Ashesi University (February 2005‐date) 

• Served and solved welfare issues for the student body 

2006 Business Administration. Class manager and Ashesi Student Ambassador. (October 2003‐ 2005)  

• Represented Served the 2006class  

Computer Laboratory Supervisor and Library Assistant. Work Study Program, 

Ashesi University College (March 2003 – December 2006). 

• Organized and supervised the Computer Laboratory and Library  
 Personal Interests 
 Biblical meditation, Cooking, Research, Teaching, Reading, Traveling, and Writing. 
References:  
Available upon request.   
  
 FRED DEEGBE JUNIOR
C/o Rev. Fred Deegbe P. O. Box 10069, Accra.
Email: fdeegbe@ashesi.edu.gh, greydog23@hotmail.com; Phone: +233-21-238436; Mobile: +233-24-4814933

Profile A charismatic, vibrant individual with the unique ability to blend creativity with hard work, who
aims at becoming an indispensable asset to any company or community he joins. A team player
who can take the initiative to lead when required, is always up for a challenge and adapts easily
to any environment

Education Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana (2003-2006)

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration
Relevant Courses Taken:
Market Research Marketing Management Organisational Behaviour
Negotiations Operations Management Business Law
Competitive Strategy Quantitative Methods Corporate Finance
Managerial Accounting Social Inquiry Financial Accounting
Economic Development Text and Meaning Social Theory

NIIT, Accra, Ghana (2002-2003)

Diploma in Computer Programming

SSS: Lincoln Community School (2001-2002), Ghana International School (2000-

2001), West Jessamine High School(1999-2000)

Work
Experience Ashesi University, Labone, Ghana. Student Council President (Dec. – Dec.2006).
ƒ Preside over executive and board meetings
ƒ Chaired student clubs formed in the school
ƒ Support and foster the social and academic welfare of the students
ƒ Represent Ashesi University students at internal and external events
ƒ Liaise with administration to address students’ concerns
.
FACOL Roads Limited, Accra. Assistant Human Resource Manager. (June –Aug. 2005).
ƒ Develop and manage filing system that improved informational efficiency
ƒ Compile and managed staff files
ƒ Assist in counselling sessions

FACOL Roads Limited, Accra. Assistant Financial Accountant (June- Aug. 2004)
ƒ Manage the petty cash book
ƒ Conduct financial transactions for the company
ƒ Address the daily financial immediate needs of the workers
ƒ Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying
ƒ Ensure prompt payment of casual staff wages

Achievements
ƒ Most Promising Finance Student Award, Ashesi University(2005)
ƒ Dean’s List, Ashesi University (2005) ( Grade Point Average of above 3.5)
ƒ Founder, Coach and Captain of Ashesi Basketball team (2005)
ƒ Ashesi Student Council President (2006)
ƒ Organized first Inter Private University sports event( 2006)
Skills Computer: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Languages: Working knowledge in French
Personal: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, Self-motivated

Hobbies: Meeting new people, engaging in group discussions, reading, travelling, soccer and basketball

References: Available upon request

 KEREN METTLE - NUNOO
P. O. Box KN 2629 Kaneshie, Accra
+ 233 24 2184388
kmnunoo@ashesi.edu.gh, keren2001gh@yahoo.com
______________________________________________________________________________________

Career Profile: An Assiduous and Brilliant Team Player with Strong Leadership skills
and a Passion for the Finance Industry seeking to fully utilize her skills
to the benefit of society.

Education: Ashesi University, Accra (2003 - 2006)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Current Grade Point Average: 3.75/4.0
Expected Date of Graduation: December, 2006

Accra Girls Secondary School (2000 – 2002)

Business
Senior Secondary School Examination Certificate

Course Work: Thesis: Internal Controls: The Receipt and Payment System of Amalena
Enterprise - A Case Study.
Corporate Finance: Initial Public Offerings in Ghana – Mechanical
Lloyd

Achievements: Selected as Ghana’s female representative for the Summit for Africa’s
Young Business Leaders (December 2006)
Top 20 finalists for Believe, Begin, Become Business Plan Competition
organized by Google and Technoserve (May -Sept. 2006)
Deans List, Ashesi University (2003 – May 2006)
Scholarship to study at The American University of Rome (Sept. – Dec.
2005)
Award for best student in Corporate Finance (2005)
Award for outstanding performance in SSSCE, Accra Girl’s Sec. Sch.
(2003)
Best student in Economics, Accra Girl’s Sec. Sch. (2002)
Best student in English Language, Accra Girl’s Sec. Sch. (2000)

Related Experience: President, Junior Achievement Company Program, Ashesi University,

Accra (Sept. 2004 – May 2005)
• Directed the overall business activities of the company.
• Coordinated the activities of department heads
• Created a business plan for the company

Administrative Assistant, Sunbeam International Academy, Accra (Sept.

2002 – Jan. 2003 and May - Aug. 2004)
• Maintained day books
• Oversaw the activities of teaching and non-teaching staff
 Student Assistant, Marketing Department, The American University of
Rome, Italy (September – December 2005)
• Updated contact information on international high schools in Rome.
• Assisted with preparation of a fair and open day.
• Searched for and updated contact information on alumni.

Participant, Believe, Begin, Become Business Plan Competition (May –

Sept. 2006)
• Completed a seven week training on business plan development
• Assisted team to create a comprehensive business plan for future
business project
• Prepared and presented team’s business idea to a panel of judges

Co-curricular: Vice President, Ashesi Students’ Council (January 2006 – Present)

Young leader, Ghana Girl Guide Association (January 2003 – Present)
Volunteer, Longevity Project (April – June 2006)
Volunteer, Girl Guide World Centre, Pax Lodge (May – August 2005)
Library Prefect, Accra Girl’s Sec. Sch. (August 2001 – August 2002)

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Search
Engines

References: References are available on request.

 Kwaku Obeng-Duah
PMBCT3, CANTONMENTS
Tel: (021) 777902, 784767
Cell: 0277414419
koduah@Ashesi.edu.gh
Profile
A business student with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate
to people from diverse backgrounds. Ambitious and goal orientated, with a clear vision of future
objectives.

Education

Ashesi University, Labone Accra (2003 – 2006)

Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Thesis: Impact of Trade Liberalization on Poverty Alleviation in Ghana
Relevant Courses Studied
Operations Management Marketing Multinational Finance
Organizational Behavior Design Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Market Research Corporate finance
Programming I Social Inquiry

Research Projects Undertaken

• Study of Cal Bank’s Initial Public Offering ( The Success Story)- Corporate Finance
• Study of Laws Governing the Securities Industry in Ghana - Business Law
• Study of the Investment Environment in Ghana -Investments
• Study of Liquidity on the Ghana Stock Exchange

Work History

Coca-Cola Ghana Limited, Merchandising Supervisor (June-August 2006)

• Conducted an extensive research into the performance of the company’s product in Gas
stations; which brought to light opportunities the company could tap and build on.

Trade Works limited, Research Assistant (July 2005)

• Assisted a South African team to collect and analyze data for the establishment of a
shopping mall

Geolina limited, Sales Manager (July –August 2004)

• Developed an effective debt collection mechanism

Dankosa GH LTD, Marketing Assistant (June-August 2003)

• Introduced new marketing concepts to management to improve service delivery

Co-Curricular Activities

• Program coordinator, investment club, (2006)

• Treasurer, Junior Achievement Club, (2004-2005)
Community Service

Volunteer Ashesi book drive, (September 2005)

• Assisted in distribution of books in deprived communities

Voluntary Advice Worker, Ghana AIDS Commission, (November 2004)

• Assisted in organizing health awareness campaigns

Skills

• Writing skills have developed to a high degree through the rigors of university
assignments.
• Excellent verbal communication skills gained from giving presentations in school
• Work effectively in a team due to university project works
• Work effectively with or without supervision
• Computer literate

References
Available upon request.
 Nii Amoo Darkoh
P.O. BOX MP 1091, Mamprobi, Accra.
Cell Phone: 0243-436378
Home Phone: 021-321930
E-mail: nii.amoo@gmail.com
______________________________________________________________________________________

Objective
To advance the aim of delivering excellent results in positions occupied in a reputable institution
while growing my intellectual capacity to confront more challenges.

Key Skills
• Creative and adaptive
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to learn effectively
• Conversant with MS (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Visual Basic

Education
o Ashesi University, Candidate for BSc, Business Administration
Thesis topic-“The Ghana Stock Exchange and the Economy”
o Ebenezer Secondary School , Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, ,

Work Experience
(June 2006– to present) Ecobank Development Corporation (EDC)
Intern—Asset Management
• Assists with quarterly reports on managed funds.
• Performs periodic administrative tasks such as updating share prices and making entries
for transactions made.

(January 2006—to present) Ashesi Student Council

Finance Officer
• Charged with keeping the council’s financial records.
• Prepared and presented periodic financial statement to the school body.
• Led the council’s finance committee in making key decisions on the council’s finances
and prepared budgets for the council.
• Made investment for the council’s funds

(January 2005 -- February 2006) Papier Origins (Junior Achievement, Ashesi University)
Vice President (Finance)
• Tracked the daily transactions of the company and made necessary entries relating to
operations.
• Budgeted for the company considering the capital base of the company and opportunities
in store.
• Prepared detailed periodic financial statements and co-supervised the liquidation of the
company.

(June 2005 – August 2005.) Ecobank Investment Managers Limited (EIML)

Intern
o Assisted with entries made for daily transactions made by the department for managed
funds.
 o Assisted with Reconciliation—tracking all transactions made to exactly reflect in two
different softwares.
o Performed tasks such as filing and cheques writing.

Volunteer Work
(March 2006 – April 2006) St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Teacher, Core Math (Community Service)
o Taught clearly assigned concepts with a practical view
o Assigned challenging and practical problems to students
o Examined students and marked their scripts
o Prepared effectively for classes with emphasis on the applicability of concepts

References
Available on request
 Randy Mensah
rmensah@ashesi.edu.gh/randyn45@hotmail.com
Ashesi University, PMB CT 3, North Labone –Accra
Home Phone: 771353 Cell: 0243-326661

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position in an organization that promotes self

actualization, creativity and innovation.

PROJECTS A study into the Initial public offering of Mechanical Lloyd Ltd.
Active Virtual Portfolio management worth ¢ 50 million.

THESIS Banker’s perspectives of the impact of Internet Banking on strategy

and operations of Banks in Ghana.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern, Advisory, Assurance, and Business Services, Ernst & Young, Accra
(June 2006 to August 2006)
• Audited payroll and reconciled bank statements of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
• Audited payroll and revenue of Equatorial Capital Ventures.
• Assisted in general office duties.

Founder, D’Afique Origins, www.dughana.com, Accra (February 2005 till present)

A one- stop shop for African designer clothes, painting, art and craft.
• Sold ¢15m worth of clothing and accessories
• Managed inventory and purchases
• In charge of strategic business planning
• Researched into the viability of an online delivery service
• Content manager of www.dughana.com website

Programs Monitor, Help Age Ghana, Osu (February 2005 till June 2006)
An NGO established in 1988 to promote the prospectus of older persons in the Ghanaian
society.
• Monitored airwaves for older people related programs
• Submitted monthly reports to Head Office

Multi-Level-Marketer, www.ixp.net USA (July 2005 – December2005)

An Internet service provider in USA with a mission to create a financial empire on the
foundation of truth and strength of friends
• Marketed and sold 1 voice over IP product
• Participated in IXP connect training
EDUCATION
• Ashesi University College, Bsc. Business Administration (December 2006)
• Mfantsipim School, General Arts (August 2002)

SKILLS
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good communication skills acquired through class project presentations and
seminars attended.
• Good research and analytical skills

ACHIEVEMENT
• Started and managed a 60 x 60 ft. okra farm, sold 10 boxes to exporters exporting
to Manchester City and sold another 10 boxes to a local supermarket.

REFERENCES: Available on request

 Senyo Akaba
Present Address: Permanent Address:
Ashesi University, PMB CT 3, P.O Box HP 1323
Cantonments, Accra. Ho
Ghana Mobile: (024) 483 9117
(091)28843
E mail: senyoakaba@yahoo.com, sakaba@ashesi.edu.gh

Profile
A highly motivated person and an intrapreneurial team player passionate about leadership
and its role in creating better organizations and societies

Education
(2002 -2006) Ashesi University, Accra
BSc. Business Administration

Thesis: Providing Healthy Food Options: A Business Plan for Healthy Choices Café

Project/Course Work
• Analysis of stock performances on the Ghana Stock Exchange (Investment)
• Study of the water crisis at Gomoa Budumburam, a refugee settlement in Ghana
• Evaluation of the docudrama: “Triumph of The Nerds” (Entrepreneurship)

(1999 – 2001) Mawuli School, Ho

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
General Science Programme

Relevant Experience
(April 2004 – December 2006) President, Africa Renaissance Movement (ARM)
• Initiated the creation of a social change club; ARM at Ashesi University
• Organized seminars at Ashesi to dialogue on the role of leadership in Africa
• Launched first student newsletter, ARM Pinnacle at Ashesi University
• Managed and presided over club activities and editorial meetings
• Liaised with visiting key personalities such as:
- Prof Atukwei Okai, Gen. Sec. of the Pan African Writers Association,
- Mr. Kweku Sintim-Misa, CEO of Sapphire Ghana Ltd.
- Dr. Edward Mahama, flag bearer of the PNC during the 2004 elections

(June – August 2002) ;( June –August 2005) RainQuip Ltd, Bibiani, Western Region
Position: Coordinator
Duties:
• Prepared monthly expenditure and income reports
• Tracked hourly operations of hauling trucks
• Arranged for clearing of goods at cargo section
• Coordinated and ensured repair of vehicles

(September 2001 – January 2002) Social Investment Fund, Ho, Volta Region
Position: Administrative Assistant
Duties:
• Distributed invitation letters for workshops and meetings.
• Prepared minutes of meetings

Positions of Responsibility:
Editor, ARM Pinnacle
• Raised funds for the publication of the newsletter from the Ashesi University
Foundation in Seattle, USA
 • Liaised with printing houses for the publication of newsletter
• Secretary, Student Representative Council, Mawuli School, 2001

Skills
Excellent communication skills
Computers: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and the Internet

Interests
• Reading journals and biographies
• Watching interviews on Television
• Driving

Referees

Available upon request

 SHARON BEECHAM
PMB CT 3
Cantonments – Accra
Telephone : 028 5033075/ 087- 7455865
Email: sbeecham@gmail.com /sbeecham@ashesi.edu.gh

Education Holy Child School, Cape Coast, (2000-2002)

Ashesi University, Labone – Accra: March 2003
Pursuing a BSc. in Business Administration - Completing 2006

Activities Participant, AUR Governance and Democracy Program, Kokrobitey

Institute (Exchange Program)
Member, Ashesi Peer Educators
Participant, Planning “Making a Difference” Gospel Musical Concert,
October 2004
Member, Ashesi Student Council Vetting Committee (November 2006)

Experience Content Editor: July 2006-September 2006

Rancard Solutions, Labone, Accra.
• Edited contents onto clients website
• Prepared monthly summary reports on service delivery systems
• Tested the daily status of service delivery systems.
• Report daily on which services were delivered successfully and which
did not and also investigate what the problem was and who was to
rectify it.

Public Relations Intern: May 2005-June2005

TechnoServe Ghana, Airport, Accra.
• Uploaded current events onto the “BelieveBeginBecome (a
competition hosted by the organization) website.
• Interacted with media about upcoming events, sent out invitations
and successfully attained media coverage for a seminar held for all
eligible applicants of the BelieveBeginBecome business plan
competition
• Drafted articles for the press and describing the competition to be
hosted on the website.
• Updated organization’s media database.

Public Relations Intern: June, 2005-february 2005

Development office, Ashesi University, Labone, Accra
„ Reported on Ashesi on and off campus events for press release to lead
media houses such as Graphic Corporation, Ghana News Agency and
others.
„ Interacted with media about upcoming events, sent out invitations and
successfully attained media coverage during events such as Ashesi’s
first graduation ceremony amongst others.
„ Created media contact database with contact information of relevant
media houses and planned the itinerary of international guests hosted
by the university
 „ Updated existing webpage on the University’s website and created
new pages.
„ Created and distributed Ashesi University’s newsletter online.

Admissions Office Assistant: August 2004- April 2005

Admissions office, Ashesi University, Labone, Accra
„ Entered personal and educational details of prospective students using

Microsoft Excel.
„ Prepared admission packet for accepted students
„ Assisted in the planning and participated in Ashesi Day,2004
„ Assisted in planning of orientation of prospective students

Front Desk Personnel: June-August, 2004

Ashesi University, Labone, Accra
„ Performed administrative duties

„ Entered details of prospective students using Microsoft Excel

„ Assisted admissions office with data entry and communicating
information to prospective students via emails and phone calls.

Awards Institutional Scholarship (Ashesi University), March 2003– December 2006

Skills Web Research, Efficient use of Microsoft Office Tools

(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook FrontPage)
Interpersonal and communication skills

References Available upon request.

 Sylvia Mbama
smbama@ashesi.edu.gh / smbama@yahoo.co.uk
Ashesi University, PMB CT3, North Labone Accra. Or BAE 4/1 Baatsona, Spintex Rd Accra.
Mobile Phone: 233-24-4282905
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Profile: Analytical, innovative and dynamic student with exemplary research,

communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently within
teams, responsible, dependable and loyal

Education: Ashesi University (2003 – 2006)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Grade Point Average: 3.0

Labone Secondary School (1996 – 1999)

Business
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination

Course Work: Thesis: Customer Satisfaction Survey on Insurance Companies in Ghana

Corporate Finance: Initial Public offering in Ghana – CAL Bank
Organizational Behavior International Finance Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting Competitive Strategy Marketing Management
Business Law Quantitative Methods Operations Management

Achievements: Top 20 finalists for Believe, Begin, Become business plan competition
organized by Google/Technoserve (May- Sept 2006)
Co. Founder, Ashesi Achievers Club (2003)
House Prefect, Labone Secondary School (1998 – 1999)

Related Experience: Vice President, Production, Junior Achievement Company Program (Sept. 2005
– Nov. 2006)
• Supervised the production team in achieving production goals
• Monitored the activities of other production officers
• Designed business cards for the Company

Market Research Executive, West Point Consulting Ltd. Accra (Jun. 2006 –
Aug. 2006)
• Administered a questionnaire on SME’s for a client 
• Conducted a research on customer satisfaction for Standard 
Chartered Bank 
• Wrote a research report on customer satisfaction for Golden Tulip  
• Assisted in administrative duties 
• Designed a questionnaire for Top Dog Communications                                             

Marketing Executive, Business & Financial Times (May 2005– August 2005)   
• Solicited for adverts for the company and consistently got a two full 
page advert for four consecutive weeks. 
• Prepared write‐ups and proposals for a special edition on career 
women in the paper 
 • Conducted interviews, such as interview with Mrs. Esther Ofori 
(Trade Fair ) and the Commissioner for Insurance for the company 

Receptionist, Ashesi University (Feb 2005– May 2005)   

• Answered and transferred calls to appropriate persons 
• Attended to visitors 
• Conducted administrative duties as needed  

Receptionist/Telephonist, Ghana Water Company (2001– 2002)   

• Answered and transferred calls to appropriate persons 
• Attended to visitors 
 
Co-curricular: President, Ashesi Achievers Club (Mar 2003 – Nov 2006)
Judicial and Executive Committee (JEC) representative, 2006 class, Ashesi
Student Representative Council (January – Nov 2006)

Volunteer: Longevity Project (April – June 2006)

Urban Poor Child Organization (June 2006)

Skills: Computer: Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and
Outlook), Internet, Page Maker and Coral Draw

References: Available upon request.

 Thomas Ross Brien-Mensah
c/o Mrs. E. I. Brien-Mensah, P. O. Box 933, Accra-Ghana, West Africa.
Email: tr_brien@yahoo.co.uk; Mobile: 024 4469 640

Education Ashesi University, Accra, Ghana (2003 – 2006)

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration

Relevant Courses Taken:

Expository Writing Corporate Finance Organisational Behaviour
Business Law Investments Marketing Management
Negotiations Managerial Accounting Operations Management

Thesis Project: Ethical Marketing in Ghana (A research into the ethical considerations
given by companies in the tobacco, pharmaceutical and alcohol industries in Ghana to
their marketing activities.

Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast, Ghana (2000 – 2002)

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE Certificate)

Work Experience Intern, Dowuona Consulting, Accra (September - October 2006)

• Prepared a guideline document on trademarks law for use by prospective investors
• Conducted online searches

Administrative Assistant, HMP, Wandsworth, London. (July - August 2006)

• Managed records of clients
• Handled telephone and colleague enquiries concerning clients
• Filed and discharged client records
• Prepared records for dispatch to other HMP’s in England

Volunteer, Young Enterprise (Primary and Business Programmes). London.

(July 2005 & June 2006)
• Taught 30 students about the community and the processes involved in producing
and distributing a product
• Taught 30 pupils and assisted in teaching 130 students about the basic concepts in
business and enterprise
• Interacted with and assisted students in completing their tasks

Student Ambassador, Admissions Office. Ashesi University, Accra

(September 2003 - June 2004)
• Gave presentations on Ashesi University at secondary schools
• Corresponded with prospective students
• Conducted about 20 campus tours to prospective students
• Represented Ashesi University at SOS School Career Fair (2003)
• Addressed visitor and telephone enquiries
Achievements:
• Spearheaded the production of Ashesi University’s yearbook (2006)
• Member, Vetting Committee Ashesi Student Council Elections (2006)
• Organised Ashesi University’s Akwaaba Nite (Welcome Night) for freshmen
(2004, 2005 & 2006)
• Member of consulting team for the restructuring of Amalena Enterprise, Ghana.
Responsible for the Human Resource and Operations section of the business (2006)
• President, Papier Origins Limited (Junior Achievement Company Programme:
(2005 - 2006)
• Vice President, Human Resources, Papier Origins Limited (2004 – 2005)
• Public Relations Officer, Ashesi Achiever’s Club (2003 – 2006)

Activities:
• Public Relations Officer, Ashesi Achiever’s Club (2003 – 2006)
• Participant, American University Of Rome’s Governance and Democracy
Programme, Kokrobitey Institute (January 2006)
• Volunteer, Urban Scholar’s programme, Kokrobitey Institute (April 2006)

Skills: Computer: Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Personal: Good organisational, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Hobbies: Meeting new people, engaging in group discussions, travel, Monopoly and Scrabble

References: Available upon request