Andisa Nyarko
Project Co-ordinator
Johannesburg
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Co-ordinator
KPMG Global Services
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
- Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
Customs Inspector
South African Revenue Service
09.2011 - 03.2019
- Performed intelligence analysis and law enforcement activities such as apprehension, detention and arrest.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and changes in customs practices.
- Enhanced border security by thoroughly inspecting goods and vehicles entering the country.
- Assessed learning needs of farmers and team members to drive solutions to address skills gaps.
- Worked simple measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, dial indicator and other measuring device or gauges.
- Promoted fair trade practices by accurately assessing duties and taxes on imported goods, ensuring compliance with trade agreements.
- Summoned law enforcement to detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal actions.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Contributed to overall national security efforts by identifying potential threats or illegal items before entry into the country.
- Completed investigations of applications for refunds of duties or mitigation of assessed penalties.
- Reduced smuggling attempts through vigilant monitoring and enforcement of customs regulations.
- Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department Of Basic Education
02.2003 - 07.2010
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students'' emotional and behavioral growth by establishing a nurturing classroom environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Assessed individual student abilities accurately using both formal and informal evaluation methods throughout the school year.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Advocated on behalf of special needs students to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided during standardized testing sessions.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administrators, and other support staff to ensure seamless service delivery for all special needs students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
University Of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Project Co-ordinator
KPMG Global Services
04.2020 - Current
Customs Inspector
South African Revenue Service
09.2011 - 03.2019
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department Of Basic Education
02.2003 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
University Of South Africa
04.2001 -
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