Gideon Akoto
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About Gideon Akoto
Accra, Ghana
I have a broad understanding of the energy sector's strategic analysis, including energy finance considerations, economics and operations of the oil and gas industry, appreciation of renewable energy management, and the ability to apply specific applications of management principles and tools in addressing environmental, operational and strategic risk management considerations and provide sound rationale and communicate to relevant stakeholders solutions to contemporary energy management challenges in a variety of organizational settings. Areas of Study/Expertise:
• Oil and Gas Management
• Energy Finance
• Project Management
• Strategic Analysis for the Energy Sector
• Energy Policy and the Environment
• Risk Management and Business Continuity
• Oil and Gas Economics
• People Management
• Strategic Operations Management
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Supply Chain Management
• Information Management
• Organizational Health and Safety Mgt
Experience
Company:
Greenworld Support Services, Ghana.
Duration: Jan 04, 2018 to Aug 28, 2022 . 4 years 7 months
Position: Senior Project Coordinator
Duration: Jan 04, 2018 to Aug 28, 2022 . 4 years 7 months
Description:
• Serves as the overall leader for the implementation of client contracts and as the CEO’s administrative representative to the client’s technical and contract officers on the assigned projects.
• Serves as a leader of the project administration team, oversees all home and field office activities, and ensures effective and efficient coordination between the relevant offices.
• Ensures corporate/client branding requirements are met on all project deliverables.
• Ensures project memos are completed and accurate each month
• Assisting with project management by creating assignments, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relations.
• Managing budgets and preparing financial reports for senior management.
Company:
RhayCAD Inc. Ghana
Duration: Aug 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2017 . 2 years 4 months
Position: Project Assistant
Duration: Aug 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2017 . 2 years 4 months
Description:
• Managed building contracts on-site, liaising with the contracts managers, clients,
Sub-contractors and other trades, coordinating all aspects of the works so that the
a building project is completed in line with the requirements, within budget, and on time.
• Supervised and managed all site-based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their
work, to include; carrying out safety inductions; toolbox talks; controlling quality
of work; ensuring method statement and order fulfillment; cleanliness & tidiness;
the use of plants and tools, waste reduction; upkeep of plants and facilities; use of
personal protection equipment/wear.
• Communicated effectively at all times with the client, client’s representative, project
Architect, project engineer, local authorities, residents (if applicable), and all persons affected by the project, representing the company with professionalism, integrity, and honesty.
Position: Health and Safety Supervisor
Duration: Aug 02, 2014 to Jul 31, 2015 . 11 months
Description:
• Ensured a safe workplace environment without health risks.
• Ensured that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
• Ensured the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas of health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Ensured the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensured that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.
Company:
Kirk Energy, Aberdeen Scotland, UK
Duration: Jul 01, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012 . 3 months
Position: Business Development and Project Support Associate (waste to energy project)
Duration: Jul 01, 2012 to Oct 31, 2012 . 3 months
Description:
• Undertook and monitored research to provide highly needed support for the business development team in a waste-to-energy business proposal.
• Conducted research and also make delivery on any intelligence that will have a strong impact on proposition development for any new investment project of the organization
• Developed good knowledge regarding Waste to Energy projects, like market routes and trends; this enables the organization to improve on its effectiveness in service delivery.
• Provided required support for the organization’s business development team, especially in activities relating to Waste to Energy projects.
• Developed operational contacts, which will provide needed support for the tasks undertaken by the organization’s business development team.
• Assisted other business development associates in developing project plans, defining roles and responsibilities, and the scope of work for each project with input from sponsors, project leaders, principal investigators, and functional groups.
• Collaborated with the operations finance group to evaluate project performance and to recommend refinements and improvements of all components of the Waste to Energy project proposals
Company:
National Service Secretariat, (Ghana)
Duration: Oct 01, 2009 to Aug 31, 2011 . 1 year 10 months
Position: Research Assistant
Duration: Oct 01, 2009 to Aug 31, 2011 . 1 year 10 months
Description:
• Performing all administrative duties for a Member of Parliament.
• Conducting comprehensive research for a Member of Parliament (MP) on government policies.
• Assisting in the preparation of statements to be made on the floor of the parliament house.
• Monitoring and supervision of all projects initiated by the Honourable MP in his constituency.
• Coordination of activities between the Honourable MP and the constituents.
Education
University: Robert Gordon University ,Aberdeen Scotland, UK
Degree: Master of Science
Graduation Year: 2012
Area: Energy Management (Oil and Gas option)
Start - End Year: 2011 - 2012
Notes:
The course aims to develop professional management skills, knowledge and awareness of energy
management issues to graduates in order to enable them to manage at a strategic operational
level within an energy company. In detail, the course aims to:
extend knowledge and understanding of energy management with an emphasis on
operational decision-making in a national and international context;
critically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, and current debates in a practical context
to the energy industry;
develop the ability to argue rationally and draw independent conclusions based on rigorous,
the analytical and critical approach to data;
effectively apply the knowledge and understanding gained from the course in a practical
context;
develop personal transferable skills to enhance career development in academic and
professional life;
develop the skills necessary to be creative;
develop the ability to recognize and make operational decisions in an environment of
uncertainty, ambiguity, and complexity;
analyze, plan and undertake effective decision-making within an operational context;
communicate ideas and conclusions effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
exercise personal responsibility and act autonomously and ethically in the professional
environment.
Master of Science [MSc] Energy Management
University:
University of Ghana, Legon Accra, Ghana
Degree: Undergraduate- Bachelor of Arts
Graduation Year: 2009
Area: Information Studies
Start - End Year: 2004 - 2009
Notes:
The use of information technology in managing information. Modules include:
Principles of Management, Database Management Systems, Automated Information Retrieval, Records Management, Integrated Marketing Communication, Systems Analysis and Design, Telecommunication And Networking of Information Systems, Organizational Information Systems, Programming of Information Systems, etc.
Skills
Commercialization;
Project management;
Business Development;
Planning, implementation and QC of data accquisition programs for Oil/Gas operators;
Research & Development;
Business Writing;
General Management;
Excel;
Word;
Powerpoint;
Training;
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