RICHMOND ARMAH
Lexington
Summary
Strategic projects leader skilled in aligning team efforts with organizational vision and client objectives. Expertise in negotiating with vendors, streamlining project scopes, and driving marketing initiatives that deliver measurable results and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Projects
Execute Ghana Limited
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Led team in setting goals and executing projects to achieve deliverable timelines
- Defining project scope timelines to prevent scope creep
- Negotiating with external vendors to ensure quality deliverables
- Establishing workflow and assigning roles to maximize team productivity
- Developed and managed departmental budget to ensure financial compliance.
- Identified potential issues and troubleshot problems to maintain project schedules
- Updated leadership on project status, risks, and results to facilitate informed decision-making
- Implementing comprehensive marketing plans including branding and promotional campaigns
- Clients worked with: Samsung Ghana, DKT International
Production Manager
Brandmeister
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw production process, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Ensured production met quality standards, contributing to client satisfaction
- Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met
- Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budget and timelines with clients
- Engage with suppliers and all stakeholders on projects
- Planned and organized event and activation schedules, coordinating with stakeholders to meet project timelines
- Projects executed: Detty rave 1 2017, Detty rave 2 2018, Jameson world cup activation, Jameson Bond and Connect, Livewyred
Head of Projects
ETC Ghana
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed client relationships daily, ensuring satisfaction and retention
- Prospected and pitched new business opportunities, enhancing client portfolio
- Monitored ongoing activities within ETC to ensure compliance
- Drawing and defending budget with Client
- Delivered weekly competitor analysis to clients, informing strategic decisions
- Project Handled: Philips in-store activation, Tigo end of year party (Flight T16), Tigo Luminous (31st December concert at junction mall), Tigo blue light District, Shatta Wale Album launch (After the Storm)
- Training of new employees on event management
Project Manager
Echo house Ghana Limited
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed events from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Developed and executed innovative event concepts to enhance client engagement.
- Drawing and managing budgets in an efficient manner
- Oversaw daily operations for clients and suppliers.
- Maintained client relationships and updated database of key suppliers to facilitate smooth communication.
- Working closely with the Sales Director to prospect, pitch & close new business.
- Projects Handled: Tidal rave, Vodafone X launch (Planet X), Vodafone internet fair (across Ghana), Vodafone X sales activation, Samsung 12 man team, Tonaton fresh A fair, Tigo switch concert and activations (Accra/Kumasi/Kwahu), Smirnoff red flag, Smirnoff icicles, Tigo around the world, Vodafone X campus tour
Call center representative
Tech Mahindra
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Identified customers’ needs and provided tailored solutions
- Clarified customer information and offered suitable alternatives
- Promoted additional products to customers during sales interactions.
- Maintained accurate records of all conversations in call center database
- Meet personal and team qualitative and quantitative targets
Marketing Officer
Lighting Africa IFC advisory service
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Supervised promotions and activations to enhance brand visibility
- Managed sales and prepared weekly reports.
- Produced daily and weekly performance reports for agents to inform Project Manager
- Identified and engaged potential retailers for solar products
- Educated consumers about solar energy usage in community workshops
Data processing Staff
Ghana Statistical Service
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Encoded questionnaire data for systematic analysis
- Validated questionnaire responses to maintain data integrity
- Scanned completed questionnaires for data entry
- Prepared and refined questionnaires to ensure clarity and accuracy
National Service
Tema General Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Recorded patients’ medical histories for accurate documentation and compliance
- Compiled quarterly statistics on patient reviews to support management decision-making
- Developed database for tracking existing and new patients
Education
Business Administration - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi Ghana05-2017
HND - Marketing
Accra Polytechnic
Accra Ghana06-2010
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Genral Arts
Accra Academy
Kaneshie Accra Ghana07-2003
Skills
- Decisive decision-making
- Team player and leader
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Multitasking and stress management
- Independent work capability
- Communication skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Music
- Socio-Economic Debates
- Football
- Playing Table Tennis
Timeline
Director of Projects
Execute Ghana Limited
06.2019 - 12.2024
Production Manager
Brandmeister
10.2017 - 05.2019
Head of Projects
ETC Ghana
10.2016 - 06.2017
Project Manager
Echo house Ghana Limited
02.2013 - 09.2016
Call center representative
Tech Mahindra
09.2012 - 02.2013
Marketing Officer
Lighting Africa IFC advisory service
04.2012 - 08.2012
Data processing Staff
Ghana Statistical Service
12.2011 - 04.2012
National Service
Tema General Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2011
Business Administration - Marketing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
HND - Marketing
Accra Polytechnic
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Genral Arts
Accra Academy