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Bismark Yankson

IT Manager/Supervisor, Strategist & Programmer

📞 +233 24 754 3609
✉️ guiderebo@gmail.com

Personal Skills

Dedicated to duty, self-motivated, and innovative
Strong writing and oral communication
Experienced in Team Management
Team player with excellent human relations
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to work independently as well as on a team

Website Projects

Professional Summary

Experienced IT Manager, Strategist, and Programmer with over 5 years of experience in Front-end and Backend software/web development, Data analysis, IT management, and Database Engineering. I specialize in building management systems, handling SEO, and managing IT systems including Windows Servers and hardware infrastructure. With over 14 years of experience as a professional instructor, I excel as a supervisor, mentor, and instructor. I am a quick learner and passionate about new programming languages and data analytical tools. As a Blockchain enthusiast, I have been involved with the Cardano ecosystem for over 4 years. My goal is to create great products while ensuring system efficiency and raising competent full-stack developers.

Practical IT Skills

Web Technologies (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.net, React (Intermediate))
Software Designing & Engineering (VB.net, C#)
Database Administration and Management (SQL, MySQL, Access)
Server Administration and Management (Microsoft Server, MS 365)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Graphic Design (CorelDRAW, Photoshop)
Videography (Coverage, Directing, Editing, Post-production)
Data Entry and Analysis using Excel
Networking (Design, Installation, Management, Maintenance)
Closed Circuit Television (Installation, Monitoring, Management, and Maintenance)
Computer hardware (assemblage, maintenance, and repairs)

Work History

IT Officer (MIS-Systems Development), Pentecost University, Sowutuom Campus

February 2024 – Present

Strategic Systems re-development and deployment
Manage University’s Learning Management System (LMS) with over 5,500 records
In-house system analysis and development
Deployed HR Staff Management Portal
Developing Procurement and Stores management system

IT Manager and MarComm Director (Part Time/Remote), Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation

January 2023 – Present

In charge of Marketing and Communication strategies
Planning and implementation of projects and events
Redeveloped and rebranded the institute's website
Handled SEOs, social media engagements, graphic designs, and system developments

Head of Information Technology, Kemist Group of Companies

December 2020 – May 2023

Oversaw ICT growth with strong infrastructure initiatives
Created three information management systems
Trained staff in handling company ICT infrastructure
Managed and developed company websites
Handled SEOs, social media engagements, and graphic designs

Director for Education & Schools’ Outreach, CEBSAR Africa

March 2017 – February 2019

Supervised creation of UEW Main and UEW-Ajumako chapters
Supervised regional representatives' activities
Liaised with club/chapter executives/patrons

Classroom Teacher, Ghana Education Service

September 2009 – July 2016

Taught over 200 elementary school pupils
Developed a school reporting system with MS Excel
Assisted in administrative work

Education

BSc ICT Education (Software Development and Database Design and Administration)
University of Education, Winneba (July 2020)
Diploma In Education (Teaching in Elementary (Basic) School)
Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akuapem (July 2009)
SSCE Certificate (General Arts)
Swedru School of Business, Agona Swedru (July 2005)

Short Courses/Training

Creating Memorable Visual Presentations | Visme (September 2023)
Alison Publishing Tool Training Course v2 | Alison (August 2023)
Technical Support Fundamentals | Google (Coursera) (March 2022)
Certificate in CCTV Training | Techland IT Solutions (May 2021)
Planning and Designing a Project | My Leadership Farm (May 2021)
Human Resource Management | e-Learning College, USA (May 2021)

National and Volunteerism Engagements

Registration Assistant, National Identification Authority (Ghana Card Registration) (January 2020 – February 2020)
Field Supervisor, Ghana Statistical Service (2010 Population and Housing Census) (September 2010)
Volunteer Teacher, Ebenezer Child Development Centre (Compassion Int.) (January 2008 – July 2017)

Project Accomplishments

Next Programmer Apprenticeship Program
Free online training program in core IT skills, leading to a paid internship program.
The SBARK (Students’ Report Management System)
Software for managing scores and producing reports, used in schools across Ghana.
Kemist Finance Management System
Loan management system for Kemist Finance Company Limited.
IROFO Sales Assistant
Sales and stock management system for an electrical sales outfit.
SelFi GH Client Manager
Client management system for SelFiGh Beauty Enterprise.

Referees

Prof. Patrique deGraft Yankson
Former Dean, School of Creative Arts, University of Education, Winneba
📞 +233 24 888 2966
✉️ pdegraftyankson@uew.edu.gh
Mr. George Kwesi Obeng
Director, Ebenezer Child Development Centre, Gomoa Benso
📞 +233 20 264 2936
✉️ gobeng215@gmail.com
Mr. Peter Bismark Kwofie
Executive Director, ILAPI
📞 +233 24 416 9361
✉️ peterbismark@ilapi.com