1. P. O. Box KS 11090
Kumasi
Phone: 233-20-8141028
E-mail: sirmends@yahoo.com
daddymends@gmail.com
WIAFE AKENTEN MENDS
Profile Statement
I am enterprising and ambitious young man, full of vision and action, courageous and simple! Very
innovative and results driven leader, focused on achieving exceptional results in a highly competitive
environment that demands continuous improvement. Exceptionally organized and hardworking.
Experience in driving performance, improving processes and customer service
Career Objective
To pursue a path with an international organization that has human development as a core business
Personal Data
Date of birth: 23rd May, 1973
Gender: Male
Nationality: Ghanaian
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Christianity
Education
[2012 - ] Don Bosco University, India
Master in Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Strategic Managerment
[2003-2007] Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Bachelor of Arts (Economics/Sociology)[Second Class Lower]
[1996-1996]Techiman Secondary School, Techiman
Advanced Level Certificate
[1989-1994]St. Oppon Memorial Secondary School, Kokofu
Ordinary Level Certificate
Work Experience.
[2015-2016] Finance Director, Edebo Cocoa Marketing Company, Kumasi
[2015-2015] Business Development Manager, McOttley Holdings, Kumasi
[2014-2015] Finance Manager, Nhyira Duah Company Limited, Kumasi
[2011-2014] General Manager Safe Financial Services, Kumasi
[2009-2014] St. James Baptist Church, Bantama
[2008-2011] Credit Manager, WWB, Ghana, Kumasi/Accra
[2006-2008] Customer Relations Officer, WWB, Ghana, Kumasi
[2004-2006] Manager, Kwabeemo Enterprise, Kumasi
[2002-2004] Centre Officer, Centre for Community Empowerment Kumasi
[2000-2002] Branch Manager, Victory Line Enterpris

2. [1997-2000] Teacher, Adventist Preparatory, Old Tafo, Kumasi
[1996-1997] Community Level Facilitator, CEDEP, Akurafu (Sefwi Wiawso)
Research Experience
[2014] The use of refrigerants in the Ghanaian maket( A commissioned project for Urban Inclusion, UK)
[2006] Researched into ‘’Ethnocentrism on the campuses of Ghanaian Universities’’: The impact of ethnocentric
activities towards the development of Ghana.
[1995] The contribution of Civil Societies to the Democratic Development in Ghana
Special Attributes And Abilities
Strong Leadership qualities with the ability to set and communicate strategies.
Excellent Oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and reasonably.
Ability to tackle complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non standardized situations.
Ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses.
Excellent organizational, delegation, analytical and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict meticulousness
Result oriented and an effective and efficient team player.
Computer Literate
Training Programmes Attended
Making the customer the really the king, Nest of Ideas, Accra (Nov. 2010)
Cash flow analysis in Credit Delivery, National Banking College (Sept. 2009)
Credit assessment Tools and Techniques, National Banking College (Aug. 2009)
Training in Loan Portfolio Audit Toolkit, Individual lending, Credit Control and
Administration and Delinquency Management, (February, 2008)
Risk and Recovery Management (April, 2007)
Individual Lending Techniques and Tools (March, 2007)
Basic Banking Course, National Banking College (December, 2006)
Teller Excellence Course, National Banking College (December, 2006)
Member of WWBG Product Development Team (2008/2009)
Strategic Business Workshop dubbed “from the Lecture Hall to the Corporate World” organized by the Future
Leaders Group. (November, 2003)
Community Entry technique, Cedep at KNUST (March 1996)
Extracurricular
Core member, Foundation for Future Leaders International (KNUST)
Member, Friends of the Earth International (An environmental NGO)
Course Prefect International Finance & Economics Students (KNUST, 2005).
Course Prefect Rural Sociology Class (KNUST 2005)
Senior School Prefect, Techiman Secondary School, Techiman (1996)
Senior School Prefect, Oppon Memorial Secondary School, Kokofu, (1994)
Senior School Prefect, Boaman L/A Middle School, Boaman, (1989)
Chairman Finance Committee, St. James Baptist Church, Kumasi (2007 to date)
Hobbies

3. Reading, Brainstorming, Music, Sports and Watching People.
Referees
Rev. George Owusu-Mensah
Senior Pastor
St. James Baptist Church
P. O. Box 1450
KUMASI
Tel: 233 208159555
Mr. Yaw Owusu Broni
Chief Internal Auditor
Women’s World Banking, Ghana
Accra
Tel: 233207541128