P.O. BOX 304 TEMA MOBILE: 0265-171483 0271-806081 EMAIL : shu4pearl@yahoo.com CURRICULUM VITAE VIDA PEARL ATAKPA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PURPOSE: It is my determined purpose to be the best I can be in all that I do. To be knowledgeable and well informed in my chosen career. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL PROFILE:  I am a result oriented individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  I have the ability to analyze and demonstrate problem solving skills.  I seek a challenging engagement, which will offer me the opportunity to utilize my strength.  I am an active listener with analytical thinking skills.  I am versatile and thrive best in a working environment that encourages initiative.  I believe in teamwork, hence a team player.  I am reliable and dependable in meeting objectives – honest fast learner, analytical and questioning. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAREER OBJECTIVES:  To have a challenging career in a dynamic, strategic and successful organization where my extensive selfless leadership experience, sharp skills and talents can be efficiently utilized to ensure the attainment of objectives, visions and goals.  To handle peoples complaints and concerns by establishing fair, accurate and comprehensive reportage.  To be a credible Communication Analyst of repute with the ability to tell a gripping story and also to champion the course of Children and Women in society. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION: INSTITUTIONS YEAR POSITIONS HELD Jayee University Col. 2006-09 Treasurer/Electoral Commissioner Ho Polytechnic 2002-04 Class Secretary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB HISTORY: INSTITUTIONS YEAR POSITIONS HELD Innovative Channels 2009-11 Editor / Media Rel. Officer Graphic Comm. Group 2008-09 News Reporter Information Services Dept. 2007 News Reporter Ghana News Agency 2006-08 News Reporter Afko Imex Limited 2005-06 Executive Sec. / Logistics Executive Afko Fisheries Company 2004-05 Administrative Sec. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKILLS GAINED:  I served as the initial point of contact to customers and potential customers.  Leadership and Management Skills – I organized both internal and external meetings  Served as a liaison between warehouse and sales representatives.  I organized programmes for corporate entities.  Ability to raise high media and human standards  Ability to establish rapport for corporate organizations.  Ability of creating enabling environment for others to air their opinions  As part of imparting students with public speaking skills, I organized debates and quiz competitions in schools.  I also organized awards programmes for first cycle schools in various regions.  I liaised as the Public Relations Officer for Vanguard Assurance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL DATA: Date of Birth: 4th August 1986 Nationality: Ghanaian --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: I have the ability to work under little or no supervision. I am confident, competent, efficient team player and committed to duty. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPUTER LITERACY: MS – Word MS – Excel Coral Draw Publisher (Graphic / Page Design) Power Point Internet / Email Literacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA-CURRICULA ACTIVITIES Reading, writing, travelling, interacting with people. I also take the interest in surfing the internet which has prompted the decision that I would like to obtain further qualifications. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES: Mr. Kingsley Inkoom Graphic Comm. Group Ltd Accra. 0243-257876 Mrs. Evelyn Akpah Afko Fisheries Comp. Tema 0244-206458 Mr. John Emmanuel Donkor President, Jayee University College Accra. 0208-178263 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------