1. ABRAHAM A. AJAVON
10/13/2015 ADDRESS: RIA/MQ/25/07 Roberts International Airport, Lower Margibi County, Liberia
Tel : +231-886-533-372; 777-142-116; 770-189-027
e-mail : ayayi80231@yahoo.com
aajavon63@gmail.com
O B J E C T I V E S
Seeking a position that allows me to leverage my education, training and experience in
order for me to ably contribute to institutional capacity and growth.
E D U C A T I O N
D on B os c o Poly t e c h nic / A r t h ur B a r c la y B us ine s s Colle ge
1988-1990- (Management)
St. Samuel’s High School
1980-1984- (Diploma)
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Executive Assistant (Office of the Managing Director) L ib e r ia A ir por t
A ut h or it y / R ob e r t s I nt e r na t iona l A ir por t
November 21, 2014 - Present
Office Manager in the office of the Managing Director, responsible for a full range
of administrative functions.
Supports the Managing Director in maintaining his calendar and scheduling
meetings, making travel arrangements including reserving flights, hotels and
auto rentals.
Supervise the movement and safe keeping of airport records and documents
Manage the flow of information between the office of the Managing Director
and other Airport departments.
Develops technical working documents for review and approval by the General
Manager.
Drafts and completes correspondences for review and signature of the
Managing Director.
Records proceeding of weekly Management Team meetings, transcribe minutes
and distributes electronically to all participants.
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Support team efforts on special projects as required.
Badging & Access Control Administrator | R ob e r t s I nt e r na t iona l A ir por t ]
August 1, 2012 - November 20, 2014
Responsible for Airport Access Media; processing, control and issuance; including but not
limited to airport security restricted area access passes, permanent and temporary
vehicle placards, LAA/RIA employees, contractors and retirees’ identification cards and
Airside Driving Permits.
Compliance & Special Projects Coordinator [ Roberts International Airport ]
February 1, 2010 – August 1, 2012
Ensured that daily airport operations were conducted in accordance with ICAO
Annex 9, 14, 17 Standards And Recommended Practices; applicable Liberia Civil
Aviation and Roberts International Airport Rules and Regulations.;
Airport Operations and Safety: Conducted airfield, terminal and landside
inspections to ensure that airport policies, procedures, compliance and customers’
services are maintained and ensured full implementation of the Airside Operations
Manual.
Managed the Wildlife Program and ensured full implementation of the wildlife
management manual
Ensured security and cleanliness of the ramp and apron areas and notify the
relevant department of any safety hazards.
Ensured that access control procedures were strictly adhered to in accordance
with the Airport Security Program (ASP).
Conducted Airside Drivers training and issued permits to airside drivers and
equipment operators.
Special Projects: (Project Management) Reported to the General Manager on assigned
projects including but not limited to, special renovation and rehabilitation works on
terminal and other facilities, pavement maintenance and provided oversight for dedicated
cleaning custodial group.
Administrative Manager: [ReDen Incorporated]
November 2008 to May, 2009
Served as principal assistant to the President/CEO responsible for facilities
inspection and management. Acted as chief of office staff.
Conducted assessments of new and existing real properties, coordinated the
assignment of maintenance crew, ensure prompt responses to clients’ requests and
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ensure that site supervisors were keeping the head office abreast of daily
maintenance and up-keep of ReDen facilities.
Embassy of the United States of America October 1, 2001-October 1, 2008
Human Resource Assistant/Payroll Liaison
Responsible for a full range of human resources functions for 245 Locally Engaged
Staff, 65 American Direct-Hires and associated United States Government agencies,
USAID, DOD/DAO, ODC/OSC, USADF and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Processed Personnel Actions through the cable telegram electronic system for newly
hired Local Staff, conducted orientation and interpreted the terms and conditions of
employment and the Local Compensation Plan. Processed Travel Messages, telegram
cables for new and incoming Americans and well as at the end of their tour of duty.
Served as payroll liaison with the Department of State’s Financial Service Center
(FSC) in Charleston, South Carolina on all pay and allowances issues for Americans
and Locally Employed Staff (LES). Served as the Mission’s Principal Timekeeper
using the WIN T&A 3.0 software. Maintained oversight supervision for 12 section
timekeepers. Conducted BI-weekly analysis of time and attendance reports and
forwarded the final report via the secured internet website to the payroll center
in Charleston.
Downloaded and distributed Earnings and Leave statement for all Local Staff and
resolved any issue related to miscalculation of pay, overtime hours, sick and
annual leave. Responsible for leave administration and implementation of the
Mission’s leave policy.
Responsible for the classification and evaluation of Local Staff positions using
the Computer Aided Job Evaluation (CAJE) methodology.
Maintained and regularly updated the Mission’s Post Personnel Database using the
WEBPASS Post Personnel software suit.
Responsible for preparing and cutting Travel Authorizations for all categories of
official travels, training, rest & recuperation (R&R), Family visitation (FVT)
Emergency Medical and Evacuation Travel.
03/2003-01/2004 – United States Embassy Monrovia, Liberia –Administrative
Assistant, Office of the Management Counselor:
Coordinated the activities of all management sections; budget and fiscal,
information management, general services, human resources and facility
maintenance sections.
Drafted and prepared all correspondences, cable telegrams and maintained the
Management Counselor’s meeting schedule. Maintained the American Duty
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Officers weekly schedule.
Edited and produced the Mission’s Bi-weekly Newsletter called “The Talking Drum
and maintained the office filing systems.
10/07/01-03/2003 –United States Embassy–Monrovia, Liberia –Assistant Dispatcher,
General Services Section:
Worked with and assisted the motorpool supervisor with the assignment of chauffeurs and
the preparation of the monthly fuel consumption report.
Analyzed and reported on the daily trip logs used by the mission’s drivers.
Coordinated airport shuttle runs for Americans and Local Staff travels.
1999 -2000 – Inter-Con Security Systems Inc. – Base Radio Dispatcher/Operator
Conducted Base-Radio Operations for the Guard Force comprising over 500 security guards
providing physical security for the United States Embassy in Monrovia. Conducted hourly
radio spot-checks to ensure the alertness of guards on duty.
Worked as guard supervisor responsible for touring and inspecting U.S. Government owned
facilities located in and around Monrovia.
1998-1999 – Universal-Harmony Trading Inc. – Sales Manager
Worked as store and branch manager. Conducted sale of heavy-duty used generators, office
furniture, bathroom utensils, fittings, etc., on a whole sale arrangement.
Imported and conducted the sale of used light and heavy vehicles.
1995-1997- Executive Security Consultancy (EXSECON) – General Manager
Served as General Manager for a private security firmof over 400 guards providing security
services for the Firestone Hydro-electric mini dam, UN agencies, NGOs, businesses, etc.
Negotiated, drafted and prepared contractual agreements for implementation by both
EXSECON and relevant parties in consultation with the President/CEO.
08/1990-09/1995: - Inter-Con Security Systems Inc. - Inspector
Conducted routine patrols via mobile to the USG owned OMEGA Navigation Station and VOA
sites.
Ensured that guards were fully alert and performing in accordance with Post specific orders
Drafted general post orders and conditions of employment for guards.
Issued uniforms and supplies for the guard force.
Conducted monthly inspection of all guards and reported to management.
01/1987 –02/1989: - Judiciary Branch/Temple of Justice/Division of Personnel –
Recorder/Typist.
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Worked as junior clerk and recorder in the division of personnel responsible for
maintaining the attendance roster for all judicial employees.
Completed an attendance report at the end of each month for review by the Director
of Personnel.
Typed correspondences for the director’s review and signature.
Assisted the Finance Section with list of delinquent employees for appropriate
penalties.
Professional Job Training:
June 9-13, 2014 Crisis Management Course: (Certificate) Given by
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Harbel, Liberia
February 6-10, 2012 Runway Safety & Pavement Maintenance Seminar
for Africa- Lagos, Nigeria (Certificate of
Attendance). Given by FAA and NCAA
July 25-29, 2011 Preventive Security Measures Training:
(CERTIFICATE) Given by U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (Transportation Security
Administration (TSA): Held at the Ghana Civil
Aviation Training Academy, Accra, Ghana.
June 27- July 1, 2011 Security Risk & Crisis Management (CERTIFICATE)
Given by IATA Training & Development Institute
Held at United Nations Mission Training Academy,
Liberia
May 9-13, 2011 Operational Risk Management in Civil Aviation
(CERTIFICATE) Given by IATA Training &
Development Institute
Held at United Nations Mission Training Academy,
Liberia
January 24-29, 2011 Advanced Airport Operations (CERTIFICATE) Given
by IATA Training & Development Institute
Held at United Nations Mission Training Academy,
Liberia
March 10-14, 2008 Travel Policy, Regulations & Allowances
(CERTIFICATE) attended at the U.S. Financial
Service Center, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
July 26-31, 2007 WEBPASS Post Personnel Database Software
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Training (CERTIFICATE) Attended at the American
Embassy Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
May 2-6, 2005 Foreign Service National Pay & Allowances Course
(CERTIFICATE) attended at the U.S. Financial
Service Center, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
April 25-29, 2005 MS Windows for Time & Attendance Course
(CERTIFICATE) attended at the U.S. Financial
Service Center, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
January 5 – February 27,
2004
PY-210: Online Writing Lab Course:
(CERTIFICATE) attended at the George P. Shultz
National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Arlington,
Virginia, U.S.A.
February 23 – April 9, 2004 PA-231: Human Resource Management Course
(CERTIFICATE) attended at the George P. Shultz
National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Arlington,
Virginia, U.S.A.
March 20-28, 2002 Trainer-the-Trainer Defensive Driving Course
(CERTIFICATE) Given by the Department of State
Office of Safety Health & Environment Management
(SHEM) at the American Embassy Abidjan, Cote
d’Ivorie.
January 3, 1992 Industrial Security Course (CERTIFICATE OF
ACHIEVEMENT) Given by the National Police
Training Academy (NPTA) Paynesville, Liberia
January 3, 1992 Basic Security Course (DIPLOMA) Given by INTER-
CON Security Systems of Liberia, U.S. Embassy
Monrovia, Liberia
S K I L L S & A B I L I T I E S
Excellent customers’ service in a multi-tasks working environment, People-to-people
interaction, Trouble-shooting, and excellent Management skills.
Ability to perform in an automated environment using Microsoft office products.
Effective written and oral communication skills related to technical issues.
Attention to details.
Ability to manage daily work to complete tasks by assigned dates, and react to shifting
priorities as needed.
Knowledge of general office administration, filing and database management.
Knowledge of team work and goal oriented.
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Ability to work with and operate various types of office machines.
Computer literate
Trainer