Amara Fofana

Experience

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  UNICEF Liberia

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Enumerator

  • To make sure all WASH Facilities constructed by implementing partners are well completed according to their PCA.• Conduct Focus Group Discussion amount Community Leaders and Elders in the community or District about their newly constructed WASH facilities (Hand pumps, Toilets and Bathrooms).• To monitor all WASH Facilities constructed by partners in the four counties, namely: Maryland County, Nimba County, River Gee County and Grand Gedeh County. • To conduct Focus Group Discussion in the various Refugees camps about Gender Base Violent, Education, supplies and their WASH facilities in the camp Show less

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  UNICEF

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Evaluator

  Interview Household through questionnaires, about their wash facilities and latrine.Conduct Focus group interview with School children and community elders about thier newly constrcuted latrine and how they maintained it.

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  Business Start-Up Center Monrovia BSC Monrovia

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Office Assistant Intern.

  •• Received and direct visitors.• Monitored incoming calls, and enquiries from employees and partners.• Insured supplies are on a timely basis in the office.• Insured the bathrooms and premises are completely clean accordingly.• Assisted the Finance Officer in terms of yearly or monthly financial report for the Organization.• Prepared Monthly Payroll for employees.• Bank reconciliation.• Ensured checks to vendors for services provided to the Organization.• Filed all cash transactions properly in safe.• Managed Petty cash for Organization. Show less

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  UNICEF Liberia

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2016

  Administrative Assistant

  Duties and Responsibilities:Administrative task• Appropriated application of administrative policy and procedures are timely implemented to support operations at the Country and County levels • Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles, and other properties is effectively performed. • Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities, and implementing partners. Financial Task• Budgeted preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored, and controlled in the area of administrative management and services. • Custodian for petty cash responsible for disbursement and replenishment requests and reports. Asset Management• Issued monthly calculated fuel consumption reports for all vehicles, using the distance driven from the GPS and fuel taken during the month. • Managed all UNICEF office assets at the county level and made sure they were all labeled according to coding. Maintenance Task• Issued monthly reports on vehicle's regular services and preventive maintenance which occurred during the month for all vehicles. • Supervised all drivers at the field office level monitored their log book monthly and sent reports to head office.Logistic Task• Took stock of vehicle spare parts and determined required procurements. Put a control mechanism in place.• Responsible for dispatching vaccines from the hospital's cold chain in Harper to Grand Kru and River Gee during immunization. • Managed warehouse for UNICEF – Liberia supplies at the county level and took record of what left the warehouse and what came in the warehouse.Procurement Task• Responsible for procurement at the county level for UNICEF – Liberia • Ensured UNICEF – Liberia field office got the best prices for goods and services. Show less

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  KAMCO Company

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Accountant

  • Handling all the cash transaction within the organization.• Received payment by cash, checks on behalf of the Company.• Checked daily cash accounts.• Guided and solving queries of customer/Employees.• Maintained monthly, weekly and daily report of cash transactions.• Managed petty cash• Responsible for disbursement and replenishment of petty cash• Responsible for internal and external transfers for the company.• Calculated the withholding tax from employee’s salary. • Prepared Monthly payroll for employees.• Responsible for proper filing of documents.• Bank reconciliation • Monitored the level of funding within the Organization• Calculate overtime for Staff• Monitored Project budget on a timely basis• Monitored project budget on a Monthly and Quarter basis Show less

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  Afrilodge - Liberia Hotel

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Manager

  Administrative task• Planned and organized accommodation, catering, and other hotel services.• Promoted and marketed the business.• Analyzed sales figures and devised market and revenue management strategies.• Recruit, train, and monitor staff.• Met and greet customers.• Dealt with customer complaints and comments.• Addressed problems and troubleshooted accordingly.• Ensured events and conferences run smoothly• Addressed problems and troubleshooted accordingly.• Ensured events and conferences run smoothly.• Supervised maintenance, supplies, and renovations• Dealt with contractors and suppliers.• Ensured security is effectiveFinancial Task• Managed budgets and financial plans and controlled expenditures.• Maintained statistical and financial records.Set and achieve sales and profit targets.Maintenance Task• Carried out inspections of property and services.• Ensured the water supplies of the building were functional• Ensured the sewer lines are working properly• Ensured the building and rooms are clean daily. Show less

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  UNICEF Liberia

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Consultant / Data Entry Clerk

  *The objective of this assignment is to ensure the transfer of all raw date from paper formats of the spot check, audits, micro assessment and PMV reports into the eTools database system (the Finance Assurance, Partnership and Action points Modules if eTools using keyboards and optical scanners). *Verifying date by correctly checking and comparing source documentation: sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost: Organizing paper formats, paper backups, and material source files as needed: View and verifying confidential partner information: Provide daily update to the HACT Officer on the data quantity inputted and management. * The entry of findings, recommendations and IP agreed actions from all Twenty four (24) Spot checks reports. The entry of findings, recommendations and IP agreed actions four (4)_ Audits reports. The entry of findings, recommendations and IP agreed actions from Six (6) micro assessment reports. The entry of findings, recommendations and agreed actions from IPS from Seventy Nine (79) PMV reports. Show less

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  AFRILODGE HOTEL LIBERIA

  Jan 2021 - May 2024

  General Manager

  Duties and Responsibilities:Administrative task• Handled complaints, and oversaw the service recovery procedures.• Managed ongoing profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets were met and exceeded. • Ensured all decisions were made in the hotel's and management's best interest. • Be accountable for the responsibilities of various managers and take ownership of all guest complaints. • Provided effective leadership to hotel team members/staff.Financial Task• Developed improvement actions and carried out cost savings. • Closely monitored the hotel's business reports daily and took decisions accordingly.• Prepared a monthly financial report for the owners. • Monitored Petty cash expenses every month. • Ensure vendors are paid on time.Procurement Task• Helped procure operating supplies and equipment, and contract with third-party vendors for essential equipment and services.• Purchased supplies for the hotel.• Purchased spare parts for vehicles and generators for the Hotel.Logistic Task• Monitored the hotel vehicle fleet.• Keeping track of inventory levels and ensuring there's enough stock to meet customer demand.• Coordinating the movement of goods from one location to another.• Track the distribution of restaurant orders to outside customers. Maintenance Task• Ensured water supplies to the hotel were effective. • Ensured that the Hotel was cleaned at all times. • Generators are serviced on time for every 150 hours it run. • Ensured Hotel vehicles were serviced on time.• Ensured all equipment such as A/Cs, washing Machines, dryers, etc. was functional. Show less

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  MATRIX GAMING LOUNGE INC.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Operations Manager

  Overseeing daily operations, optimizing processes, managing resources, ensuring quality control, developing strategies, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. Planned, organized, staffed, led, and controlled, as well as the day–to–day administrative and operational functions of the company. Streamlining business operations, ensuring quality control, optimizing supply chain logistics, and managing budgets and forecasts. Worked with various departments, including HR, to support staff development and adherence to workplace standards.Oversee daily operations of the casino. Ensure compliance with all gaming regulations and laws. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and profitability. Manage and lead a team of casino staff, including floor attendants, and support staff. Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly. Coordinate with security personnel to ensure the safety of customers and staff. Supervised bouncers, cleaners, and waitress/waiter at the casino. Help with the daily closing of the cashier. Show less