Kwesi Avadu
@kwesiavadu
Enthusiastic professional with a strong foundation in IT and administration.
What I'm looking for
I am an enthusiastic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in administrative support and strategic planning. My passion lies in driving successful outcomes through effective collaboration and meticulous execution. With a strong foundation in IT and a Master of Business Administration, I am committed to delivering exceptional value and fostering innovation within dynamic environments.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles that have honed my skills in communication, organization, and leadership. As a Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Planning and Budget in Kaduna State, I effectively communicated policy initiatives and managed social media accounts to engage the public. My experience as an Admin Assistant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District involved facilitating communication among team members and stakeholders, showcasing my ability to manage logistics and maintain databases efficiently.
I thrive in environments that require problem-solving and teamwork, and I am dedicated to ensuring seamless operations. My attention to detail and proactive nature enable me to anticipate needs and address them before they become issues. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team that values collaboration and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Admin Assistant
Kaduna Central Senatorial District
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)
Served as a point of contact for campaign activities, facilitating communication among team members, volunteers, and stakeholders. Developed strategies to engage with underrepresented communities and handled logistics for events. Maintained databases and provided support during campaign events.
Special Assistant
Planning and Budget Commission, Kaduna State
Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
Communicated policy initiatives and prepared reports for the Commissioner. Managed social media accounts and coordinated media events. Monitored decisions made during meetings and ensured effective communication of key messages.
Special Assistant (N-CARES)
Kaduna State
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted in managing communications for the Chief of Staff, including drafting speeches. Engaged with stakeholders and coordinated projects across government departments. Helped develop strategic plans aligned with administration priorities.
IT Personnel (NYSC)
Local Govt Secretariat, Mangu
Jun 2016 - May 2017 (11 months)
Installed and configured software applications, maintained computer hardware, and assisted in data management. Ensured the local government office's IT infrastructure was operational and secure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Defense Academy
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2020 - 2022
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Management
2011 - 2015
Activities and societies: Traveling, reading, football, meeting and conversing with people from different backgrounds, and socializing in general.
Core modules include Object Oriented Programming, Database Management, Research Methods, Business Policy and Strategy, Monetary Economics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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