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MR. APPIAH KOKOFU
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Kokofu Appiah
Address: Post Office Box SN 307
Santasi, Kumasi-Ghana
Phone: +233-242-136-648
Profession: Graduate
E-Mail: kokofuappiah@yahoo.com
Date of birth: 14th
May, 1990
Nationality: Ghanaian
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a self-motivated young man with strong commitment to duty. I look forward to pursuing
a career in any productive area by identifying with the institution and immensely contributing
to the growth of the organization. I also seek to identify challenging positions that will bring
out the best in me and also develop my competencies, skills, capabilities, educational
background and work experience to reach the vision and mission of the organization.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2012 – 2016 BA. Sociology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST), Kumasi – Ghana
2007- 2011 West African Senior High School Certificate Examination
(WASSCE), Kumasi Senior High School, Atonsu-Gyinase, Ghana.
RESEARCH THESIS
May 2016 “Effects of Street Hawking on the Academic Performance of
Children. A case study of Bantama Presby Basic School”
WORK EXPERIENCE
September,2011-April
2012
Account Officer/ Sales Representative
Main activities and
responsibilities
Daily/periodic Invoicing – process invoices for relevant
departments upon receipt of relevant invoice request
Receipt of member/customer payments – process cheque
payments, credit card transactions and direct deposits
Daily banking – cheques and cash processing monthly journals
interest received etc.
Communicate with staff/members/customers regarding invoicing
and payment of invoices
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Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results
reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and
monthly and annual territory analyses.
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace
information on pricing, products, new products, delivery
schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by
evaluating results and competitive developments.
Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems;
developing solutions; preparing reports; making
recommendations to management
making appointments to meet new and existing customers
understanding your customers’ needs making presentations to
promote new products and special deals
agreeing sales, prices, contracts and payments advising customers
about delivery schedules and after-sales service
keeping in contact with existing customers in person and by
telephone recording orders and sending details to the sales office
watching your competitors and the products they are offering
going to conferences and seminars and keeping up with industry
trends meeting sales targets reporting sales trends to your
employer
Preparing monthly stock of goods of various branches using
Microsoft excel
Filing of payment vouchers into its individual accounts
Photocopying/Printing and collating paperwork
Filing paperwork Management of filing system
Assist the Financial Controller where required with the weekly
processing of payroll transactions
Assist Financial Controller where required with compliance
regime with regards to GST, PAYG Withholding,
Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Work
Cover
Other tasks where instructed by the Financial Controller
Name of employer
April 2012-February 2014
K. BADU AGRO CHEMICALS, KUMASI
Supervisor/Credit Officer
Main activities and Responsible for creation of accounts, checking balances, and
printing of statement for account holders
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Responsibilities Supervises mobile bankers’ daily mobilization and new customer
registration
Tallies mobile bankers daily, weekly, and monthly mobilization
and calculate commissions on it
Report mobile bankers’ activities in and around working
environment to management
Responsible for secretarial works in the office
Make deposits and withdrawals for customers who cannot read
and write.
Assess customers before loans are granted to them
Filing of loan application for loan applicants
Visit loan applicants to see how they are doing with loan given to
them
Entering of loan data into computer using I. P. system software
Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and
job descriptions for all positions.
Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing,
and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate
selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews;
recommending changes.
Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and
conducting orientation and training programs
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing
applicable human resource federal and state requirements;
conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the
organization at hearings.
Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and
recommending human resource policies and procedures.
Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing
and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; participating in professional
societies.
Completes human resource operational requirements by
scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work
results.
Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting,
orienting, and training employees.
Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and
disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job
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Name of Employer
April 2014-March 2015
Name of Employer
results.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between
personnel.
Provide current and prospective employees with information
about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and
opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with
understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and
administering disciplinary procedures.
Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal
employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend
needed changes.
K. B. Star Micro Finance Company Limited.
TEACHER
Position: Social Studies And Economics Teacher
Teaching of Integrated science with its division including
Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for
maintaining order among the students for whom they are
responsible.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet
students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one
or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to
evaluate students' progress.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and
communicate these objectives to students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time that provides students with
opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
CATHOLIC TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ,BUOKROM
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MAY 2015-AUGUST
2015
MAY 2015-AUGUST 2015 Court Clerk
Main duties and responsibilities
Recording of civil and criminal cases into court books
Issuing of bench and arrest warrant
Calling of cases for plaintiff and defendants at court
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using
typewriters or computers.
Record case dispositions, court orders, and
arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding
judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates,
adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses,
subpoenas, witness fees, and payment of fines.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, including
probation orders, release documentation, sentencing
information, and summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court
proceedings.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses and
defendants.
Collect court fees or fines, and record amounts
collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed
by clerks' offices.
Prepare and mark all applicable court exhibits and
evidence.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for
adherence to laws or court procedures.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or
record minutes of court proceedings using stenotype
machines or shorthand.
POSITIONS HELD
2010-2011
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
General Secretary, Ghana Union of Presby Students
Writing of minutes
Relaying of Information to members
Coordinating activities
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2006-2007
Main duties and
responsibilities
Head Boy, Adiebeba M/A Basic School.
Serving as a liaison between the School’s administration and
the student body
Planning and supervising the activities of Student activities
Supervises roles of the prefects
Ensures discipline among the student body
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP
Strategic management by REM Consult
SKILLS
Leadership Abilities
and Skills
Relevant Skills
I am a good team player with excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.I am passionate and committed to achieving
results. I am also self-motivated and well-organized with the ability to
learn fast, understand goals and priorities, and adapt to change easily.
I have the ability to meet deadlines and work meticulously for long
hours under pressure with or without supervision.
Good communication skills
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated
Good planning and organizational skills
Disciplined
Language skills Good Presentation and
Communication Skills
Mother Tongue: Twi
English: Excellent / Proficient
French: Basic
German: Beginner
Computer skills good working knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe word
processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation.
Knowledge of analytical tools; good working knowledge of SPSS.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Traveling, Reading, listening to music, singing, brainstorming, and making new friends
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REFRENCES
Mr. Agyemang Sarfo Isaac
General Manager
K. Badu Agro Chemicals
Email: kbagro2004@yahoo.com
Tel: +233 24 856 4733
Mr. Acheampong Anthony
Accountant
K. Badu Agro Chemicals
Email: anthonyacheampong2002@yahoo.com
Tel: +233 24 424 9716
Mr. Appiah Kofi Joseph
General Manager
K. B. Star Micro Finance Company Limited
Email: fotosanfo@yahoo.com
Tel: +233 24 483 5983
Mr. Abayie Cosnoble
Head of Loan Department
K. B. Star Micro Finance Company Limited
Email: collinsappiah1990@hotmail.com
Tel: +233 24 367 9182
Mr. Edward Asamoah
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Sociology and Social Work,KNUST
Email: eddylinc@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +233 24 443 7501