
Volunteer adjunct lecturer at Ghana Christian University College
Ghana

Volunteer adjunct lecturer at Ghana Christian University College
Ghana
Internationally competent advocate of academic excellence with more than nine years of leadership experience and holistic set of qualifications in choosing assessment methods appropriate to instructional program designs that stimulate maximum student academic achievements and institutional advancement.
Interested in working with small to medium-sized academic institutions to affect organizational change. Especially interested in situations where teaching/administrative duties coincide. Just moved back to US so willing to relocate anywhere in US.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Strategic Planning, Organizational Diagnostics, Project Management, Decision Making, Budget Management
(Education Management industry)
June 2004 — January 2009 (4 years 8 months)
- Established and developed the School of Community Development for Ghana Christian University College
- Developed and ensured the seamless design of the curriculum for the college’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Management
- Significantly increased enrollment at GCUC by 30% with greater continued growth projected for 2009 due to creation of the School for Community Development
- Contributed in planning and implementing programs for the university as the member of Academic Board and Education Development Committee
- Functioned as one of the Collaboration Team and played an important role in the successful establishment of partnership with University of Wales (UK)
(Management Consulting industry)
January 2000 — January 2004 (4 years 1 month)
Oversee, develop, and manage the allocation of the $500K budget for Ghana Christian University. Lead the development of programs and policies according to the university's National Accreditation Board standards and regulations.
Established and developed the School of Community Development for Ghana Christian University College
Developed and ensured the seamless design of the curriculum for the college's Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Management
Significantly increased enrollment at GCUC by 30% with greater continued growth projected for 2009 due to creation of the School for Community Development
Contributed in planning and implementing programs for the university as the member of Academic Board and Education Development Committee
Functioned as one of the Collaboration Team and played an important role in the successful establishment of partnership with University of Wales (UK)
(Management Consulting industry)
March 1996 — January 2000 (3 years 11 months)
Spearheaded the successful project completion of the construction of a new $5M campus on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana.
Systematized GCUC's systems and procedures by designing hybrid ICT network
Provided strategic direction in fundraising efforts for the mission in the US
Made major contributions in numerous key decisions to ensure the successful launch and operation of GCUC
(Management Consulting industry)
June 1993 — January 1995 (1 year 8 months)
Represented the International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES); served as liaison between the organization and its regional affiliates to convey the organization's plans and programs.
Ensured proper coordination and proficient oversight of emergency relief effort for victims of the Northern Conflict in Ghana
(Construction industry)
October 1990 — May 1993 (2 years 8 months)
Responsible for Quantity Surveys on drywall and light gauge steel contracts and project management of medium to large subcontracts.
PhD , Organizational Psychology , 2008 — 2011 (expected)
Post Graduate Diploma , Advanced Business Studies , 2002 — 2007
Excellent school to prepare for doctoral studies.
MBA , International Development , 1998 — 2001
A fantastic school that utilizes professors from all over the world with experience in both business and development.
BS , Construction Management , 1984 — 1990
Even though at the time the school was known for being a professional party school, the real challenge was balancing that with academics. You might say that graduates of ECU at this time were collegiately ambidextrous!
Building things, e.g., organizations, physical buildings, and computers. small cap investing, politics, economics, nonprofits, and fishing
Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology
1984 - High School All-American (football)
2006 - Certificate of Appreciation from Ghana Christian University for the creation of the School of Community Development.