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Richard Wiafe

@richardwiafe

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Strategic management consultant passionate about empowering organizations through insights.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role that allows me to leverage my expertise for impactful organizational growth.

I am a strategic and results-driven management consultant with a strong passion for empowering organizations to achieve their goals through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. With a proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, I have successfully driven business transformation and enhanced operational efficiency across diverse industries in West Africa.

Currently, I serve as an SME Development Associate at GrowthAfrica, where I recruit and conduct due diligence on SMEs, analyze data, and provide strategic guidance to help them refine their business models. My previous experience as a Management Consultant at Deloitte West Africa has equipped me with the skills to assess and deliver strategic plans for various programs, including the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme. I am dedicated to fostering growth and success in the organizations I work with, leveraging my expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, and project management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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SME Development Associate

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GrowthAfrica

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

As an SME Development Associate, I recruit and conduct due diligence on SMEs, analyze data, and provide strategic guidance to enhance their growth. I facilitate training workshops and assist SMEs in attracting investment while tracking their progress through dashboards.

Data Analysis Financial Management Market Research Facilitation Strategic Planning Coaching Dashboards Investment

Management Consultant (Strategy and Operations)

Deloitte West Africa

Aug 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 1 month)

In my role as a Management Consultant, I developed strategic plans for various programs, assessed business viability, and provided recommendations for improvement. I contributed to the development of entrepreneurship manuals and conducted market research to support strategic initiatives.

Strategic Planning Market Research Business Analysis Project Management Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Proposal Development Risk Assessment Business Transformation

President, Student’s Representative Council

University of Energy and Natural Resources

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)

As President of the Student’s Representative Council, I led over 13,000 students, managed a budget of over GHS 1,000,000, and oversaw various construction projects to improve student facilities and welfare.

Leadership Budget Management Event Coordination Strategic Planning Team Management Communication Policy Development Community Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Energy and Natural Resources

Bachelor of Science, Resource Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

2017 - 2021

Grade: First Class Honors (3.63/4.0)

Activities and societies: Served as President of the Student’s Representative Council, managing over GHS 1,000,000. Led various construction projects and initiatives for student welfare.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Resource Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, achieving First Class Honors with a GPA of 3.63/4.0. Recognized on the Vice Chancellor’s List for outstanding academic performance.