Abena Nyarko

About

With a robust educational background in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from Temple University and a Master of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Philadelphia University, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Currently, I serve as the Director of Operations and Business Development at Aries Press & Company Ltd, a modern printing press in Ghana, where I am responsible for updating company practices and driving business growth. Additionally, I manage administrative tasks and coordinate initiatives as the Administrative Secretary and Initiatives Coordinator for the Young Kwahu Forum. My previous roles include Venture Consultant & Program Manager at Philadelphia University and Venture Coach at Temple University, where I developed entrepreneurial skills and mindsets among students.

Experience

• Head of Operations And Business Development · Aries Press & Company Ltd2019

  A modern printing press in Ghana, established over 30 years ago. Updating company practices and processes bringing us into the digital age, pushing patronage of our digital print capabilities in addition to our traditional offset printing abilities. Responsible for operations, as well as acquiring new business / growing existing business. • Formulated and executed a dynamic business development strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in overall sales within the first year. • Successfully established and nurtured strategic partnerships with industry leaders, contributing to a remarkable 30% expansion in the company's market share. • Led negotiations for complex contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that safeguarded the company's interests. • Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging opportunities. • Fostered a culture of cross-functional collaboration by working seamlessly with various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development. This collaborative effort contributed to the successful implementation of business strategies and the achievement of shared objectives. • Identified and developed new product and service offerings based on a detailed market and client insights, resulting in the addition of 10 plus new products and services offerings. • Identified prospective clients with a plan for communicating our value to their business. • Managed and maintained record and analysis of our clients and industry trends in a CRM database. • Provided leadership and mentorship to team members, resulting in increased productivity and a shared commitment to achieving ambitious sales targets.

• Administrative Secretary | Initiatives Coordinator · Young Kwahu Forum01-01-2019

  Responsible for managing administrative tasks and coordinating initiatives to support the organization's goals.

• Venture Consultant & Program Manager · Philadelphia University10-01-2015 – 2019

  The Blackstone LaunchPad, powered by Techstars is an experiential campus program designed to introduce entrepreneurship as a viable career path, and develop entrepreneurial skills and mindsets through individualized coaching, ideation, and venture creation support. Developed as part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation's Entrepreneurship Initiative and modeled after a successful program at the University of Miami, the program is currently available to over 500,000 students on 20 campuses globally, including Cornell University, NYU, Syracuse University, Temple University, Texas A&M University, UCLA, USC, and more. • Successfully managed the center’s budget of $1 Million, overseeing requisitions, allocations, and expenditures annually. • Collaborated closely with the center director and university VP to formulate a comprehensive strategic plan for engagement and acquisition. • Fostered robust relationships with a diverse network of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and companies, ensuring a wealth of mentorship and resources available to our students. • Prepared and provided consistent reporting on program outcomes, research findings, and progress reports to regional and global teams of the Blackstone Group’s Charitable Foundation for review. • Coached entrepreneurs in identifying relevant content, key contacts, companies, resources, mentors, or opportunities that guided their venture growth from idea through launch. • Orchestrated and implemented diverse programming initiatives, including department collaborations, a weekly speaker series, an annual hackathon, a business model competition, and an entrepreneur expo/pop-up shop. • Managed all marketing channels and strategy for promotions, including copywriting, graphic design, and content gathering for social media, email newsletters, websites, brochures, flyers, and events.

• Venture Coach · Blackstone LaunchPad at Temple University09-01-2014 – 08-01-2015

  Provided coaching and support to students participating in the Blackstone LaunchPad program.

Education

• Temple UniversityBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
• Philadelphia UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

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