Derrick Kuwornu

Derrick Kuwornu

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  • About me

    Project Management| Cybersecurity Technology|Energy economics| Operations| Policy| Finance & accounting| Logistics & procurement Business development| Sales & Marketing.

  • Education

    • Google Certification in Project Management

      2022 - 2022
      Google Project Management: Specialization Project Management

      Studied how projects are planned and executed and documented from the beginning of that project to the end. studied the activities involved in planning projects.

    • Oilfield training center

      2022 - 2022
      Rigging and Slinging

      Trained on slinging and lifting of materials and equipment in the Oil ad Gas industry.

    • ADBI e-learning

      2020 - 2020
      Certificate Energy economics, environment and policy

      Studied on energy economics and how interest and exchange rate affect the prices or pricing of oil and gas in a country's economy. It also talked about the industry as a whole and the policies regulating it.

    • Datalink University (KNUST Affiliate)

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration Second Class Upper

      Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing option.Relevant Courses: Logistics and Supply chain, Marketing Management, Economics, Finance& Accounting, Business Development, Strategic Management, Sales Management Etc.

    • YALI Network

      2019 - 2019
      Certificate Understanding Renewable Energy Distinction

      Studied the alternate generation of energy, renewable sources of energy such as the wind turbine,

    • Duke University

      2019 - 2019
      Course Certificate Oil and Gas operations and Markets excellent

      Studied about the different sectors and their roles in the Oil and Gas industry, Upstream Mid Stream and Down Stream. Refining hydrocarbons, the exploration and production cycle, Price determinants and market availability of crude oil and gas.

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Cybersecurity Technology
  • Experience

    • Forewin Ghana Limited

      Feb 2012 - May 2013
      Sales Representative

      ACHIEVEMENTS: o Exceeded sales targets by over 100% by designing a strategic zone demarcation approach and efficient customer response systemso Increased customer database by 100% within the Greater Accra region

    • Market Direct Limited(Finatrade Group)

      May 2013 - Jul 2017
      Sales Supervisor

      • Oversaw the sales and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) with eighteen cash vans.• Increased the effective daily calls by 33% which led to an increase in average daily sales by 60% within the year and doubled within the next two years.• Designed and managed marketing routes for Wine and Liquor products such as McDowell’s, Royal Challenge, DSP Black Whiskey and White mischief vodka.• Doubled the customer database and sales estimates within the Greater Accra Region.

    • Market Direct Limited (Finatrade Group)

      May 2013 - Feb 2015
      Sales Representative

      ACHIEVEMENTS: o Designed and managed marketing routes for efficient sale and daily distribution of United Spirit Ltd products like McDowell’s Whiskey, Royal Challenge Whiskey, DSP Black Whiskey, and White Mischief Vodka to customers.o Increased customer database and sales by 100% within the Greater Accra region

    • DH INDUSTRIES LIMITED GHANA

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
      REGIONAL SALES SUPERVISOR

      • Supervised eight cash vans for the sales and distribution of detergents and antiseptics (Madar brand) while maintaining strong relationships with numerous customers to ensure satisfaction in delivery.• Doubled the average daily sales in less than a year by pursuing prospective clients who became loyal to the brand.

    • Kosmos Energy

      Sept 2018 - Oct 2019
      National Service Intern: Finance & Accounting, Logistics & procurement and Administration

      • Received and reviewed account payable invoices and ensured accuracy and validity.• Prepared list of bank payments using excel spreadsheets to aid in bank reconciliation.• Systemised the documentation and reporting of all finance and accounting files in the archives.• Engaged in various procurement processes such as purchasing of office materials, vendor acquisition, setups, and contract drafting.• Ensured timely clearing and shipment of goods by liaising with couriers and freight forwarding companies. Show less

    • Chanz Automobile

      Jan 2020 - May 2023
      CEO

      Manages the affairs of the business relating to import, sales and repairs of vehicles.Advices clients on the type of vehicles suitable for their operations and also assist them with after sales services.Sold to an average of 50 clients within 6 months.

    • Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

      Oct 2022 - now
      Correctional Officer (CO4)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Agile Project Management

      Coursera | Google
      Jun 2022
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    • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

      Coursera | Google
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Google Project Management: Specialization

      Coursera | Google
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Coursera | Google
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Execution: Running the Project

      Coursera | Google
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Coursera | Google
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Foundations of Project Management

      Coursera| Google
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Energy Economics,Environment & Policy

      ADB Institute
      Jan 2020
    • Understanding Renewable Energy.

      YALI Network.
      Jan 2019
    • Oil and Gas Equipment Rigging & Slinging

      Oilfield Training Centre Ghana
      Feb 2022
    • Oil and Gas Equipment Rigging & Slinging

      Oilfield Training Centre Ghana
      Jan 2022
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing)

      Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
      Dec 2018
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Duke University
      Aug 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Program Director

      Issued by Mawuvi Basketball fellowship on Feb 2020
      Mawuvi Basketball fellowshipAssociated with Derrick Kuwornu
    • Project Director

      Issued by Kaizen Webb Technology on Aug 2020
      Kaizen Webb TechnologyAssociated with Derrick Kuwornu