Akwasi Boah-Sarfo
Economist / Grants And Proposal Expert
Nagareyama
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking and meticulous team player ready to bring on board with a multi faceted experience in the working environment. Having worked with firms and organizations in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, it is a desire to inculcate the proven records of a prudent economic management strategy, profit making , attainable goals and increase in customer base. Always willing for new challenges and added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Coordinator
Education Planning Institute
Tokyo,
09.2020 - Current
- Created framework for critical analysis report and increased students grade point performance by 42%.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
Grant and Proposal Officer
Volnepal
Kathmandu
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Wrote a proposal for the organization accessed a grant of $600000
- Established tangible, accelerated professional development through workplace exposure and training
Economic Development Consultant
Barbados Economic Diversification Project
Bridgetown
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Created an economic framework centered at increasing investments and job creation in the Barbados by 30% by the end of the fiscal year.
Economics Teacher
Soka University
Hachioji, Tokyo
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Designed 3 English/Economics programs that encouraged students performance and output.
- Increased students grade point average score in Economics.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills
English Language Teacher
Soka University
Hachioji, Tokyo
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Created a framework for critical analysis reports for 80 ESL students.
- Created an effective pedagogy for instructions for ESL and EFL students.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
Loan Officer
Procredit Bank
Accra
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Reduced customer loan defaults by 56% in one year.
- Increased loan recovery by 45% in one year.
- Increased in client base by 25% in one year.
District Manager
Transroyal Ghana Limited
Sankore, Brong Ahafo
07.2007 - 04.2011
- Increased cocoa exports by 80 tons in 2years and 120tons in 5years.
- Increased profits by 45% in 5 years.
- Supervised 126 purchasing clerks and farmers to adhere to the high-quality standards of cocoa needed for exportation.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics (International Business)
Soka University
Tokyo, Japan 09.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Education (Early Childhood)
Soka University
Tokyo, Japan 04.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 06.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
Certified Grant and Proposal Writer (The Intern Group)
Creation of Development planning proposals
Processing and analyzing data for prudent economic interventions
Marketing and exportation of commercial products
Interactive/effective teaching and learning strategies
Additional Information
References:
Rebecca Wangui Kato
Principal Tokyo YMCA
TEL: 0336155567
Email: wangui@tokyoymca.org
Yumiko Hayakawa
IBM Tokyo (I.T Specialist)
TEL: 09069273564
Email: Yumiko.Hayakawa@kyndryl.com
Akua Assor Okyere-Siaw
European Union Commission Ghana
TEL: 233242555366
Email: akuaassorokyeresiaw@gmail.com
Work Availability
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Timeline
Economic Development Consultant
Barbados Economic Diversification Project
12.2021 - 02.2022
Grant and Proposal Officer
Volnepal
01.2021 - 04.2022
Project Coordinator
Education Planning Institute
09.2020 - Current
Economics Teacher
Soka University
09.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Economics (International Business)
Soka University
09.2017 - 08.2019
English Language Teacher
Soka University
05.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Education (Early Childhood)
Soka University
04.2014 - 03.2016
Loan Officer
Procredit Bank
05.2011 - 02.2013
District Manager
Transroyal Ghana Limited
07.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies
University For Development Studies
06.2003 - 07.2007