Charles A.

Akpo
P.O. BOX KT57, Sekondi-Takoradi, WESTERN REGION.
00233 277656801 / 00233 241275863.
(e-mail: cakpos@yahoo.com / Skype: charles.akpo.akpome)

 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
*Motivated with solid experience managing all levels of large scale projects, including budgeting and
administration.

*Skilled with experience in the ICT industry. Familiar with the scope of work, involved.

*Exceptional leader talented at information management and training. Technically-savvy with outstanding
relationship building, training and presentation skills.

*Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

* Highly ambitious with background in marketing and advertising. Expertise in market analysis,
forecasting and Client needs assessments.

* Client-focused Training Representative with 8+ years of providing solutions to subscribers/applicants.

Solid understanding of the systems and programme areas.

*Expert in Education and ICT training with 8 years experience.  

* ICT Training with strong background in management, supervision and service.

 SKILLS
*Self-motivated *Basic Computer Hardware/Computer
*Team leadership Networks, *Computer Literacy/Computer Software,
*Project management *Applications/Computer Training/ Information,
*Data processing/management *ICT Instructor, Director/Management /Training,
*Staff development/Training *MS-Access, Microsoft Office/Networking,
*ICT Education/Training. *Repairing/Supervision, Teaching/Typing.

 WORK HISTORY
ICT teacher/instructor - 2008 to 2017. Classroom teacher - 2017 to 2018.
Williemay International School - Takoradi, Western region. Noah's Ark Academy - Takoradi, W/R.

 EDUCATION
University of Cape coast, GHANA.
[September 2011]

2015 – 2016]
  [Ghana National Service Scheme] Teaching
 Languages Spoken [English, Twi, Fanti]

 Objective
[Exploring the ultimate, through service and dedication to mankind]

 Extracurricular activities

[Dancing, dramatizing, exercising, listening to motivation talk]

 Accreditations
[EDMAT FOUNDATION] [Education and Management Training Foundation Certification]

 Hobbies
[Reading, listening to inspirational tunes, meditating]

 Volunteer Experience
[Teaching – National Service Scheme]
[Volunteer - The Innercitymission.org]
[Volunteer - The Shepherds Foundation]

 Awards received [EDMAT FOUNDATION]

Effective Management Course Award [2014].

 Advanced Business Diploma Certificate in Information Technology

 Advanced Business Diploma Certificate in Computer Hardware and Networking [2009]
[West African Examinations Council]

Summary of Qualifications
[2001 - 2003] (Fekwon Computer Training Institute) [Takoradi]
 (Certificate in Microsoft Office Access, Computer Networks Administration, Hardware and
Software Applications and Data Recovery)
 Certificate of Proficiency
 Professional Certificate
 Professional Diploma

[2000 - 2001] (Comm. Base ‘‘Info. Tech.’’) [Tarkwa – Aboso]

 [Director of Studies]
 Establishment of the first Computer Training School in the Community
 Development of excellent Computer training programmes

 Additional Professional Activities

 West African School Certificate [ ‘O’ / ‘A’ levels]
 (Ordinary and Advanced Certificates) [1987]

 Professional Experience
 University of Bocconi - Milan, Italy
[Entrepreneurship Skills]
  ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Computer Proficiency
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
 Sales
Increased students B.E.C.E performance (80%) over a two year period.
 Supervision
Supervised team of (9)nine staff members. 
 Project Management
Worked directly with school management committees and P.T.A to arrive at far-reaching decisions.
 Project Development
Collaborated with team of experts in the development of basic school curriculum.
Introduced new and effective techniques to streamline screening / access processes for training teams.
 MICROSOFT Innovative Educator - Trainer

 AFFILIATIONS
 Member, International Association of Innovation Professionals.

 STEM-based PBL project - ’’Innovate Your Dreams’’ (Country Coordinator for Ghana)
 ISA - International Schools Award (Country Coordinator - Ghana)

 CERTIFICATIONS
 Certified Entrepreneur by University of Bocconi 
 STEM-based PBL project - ’’Innovate Your Dreams’’
 ’’Learning to Innovate’’ (Ed-Dream Global)
 Mount Litera Zee School - Contai, India
 Education around the World - Innovative Educator Trainer
 Education and Management Training Foundation (EDMAT FOUNDATION)
 TALENT Expo - 2011.