ANDRÉ SAWADOGO
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Dynamic partnership and community development professional with extensive experience in church engagement, program coordination, resource mobilization, and leadership within Christian ministry and NGO environments. Proven track record of fostering strategic collaborations among churches, student organizations, university authorities, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders. Committed to driving impactful initiatives that enhance community well-being and promote sustainable development. Adept at navigating complex relationships to achieve shared goals and empower diverse groups.
Work History
Branch Manager
11 Months• Manage branch operations, including sales, inventory, and the development of the distributor network to optimize overall performance.
• Train and supervise over 30+ distributors to strengthen the team’s skills and improve customer service.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports to ensure service quality and inform strategic decisions.
Operations, Administration & Finance Coordinator
3 Years 6 Months- Maintained records, correspondence, reports, financial operations and official documentation.
- Managed offerings, tithes, cash books, expenditure tracking and financial reports.
- Mobilized and supervised volunteers for services, outreach programs and events.
Project Administrator & Project Officer
1 Year 4 Months• Design, monitor, and evaluate projects, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
• Develop reports and business plans, providing analyses and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Train and mentor entrepreneurs, facilitating their development and empowerment.
English Instructor
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English language concepts.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated assignments, maintained attendance records and supported adult learners.
Discipleship & Administrative Officer
1 Year 2 Months- Prepared new converts for baptism through biblical instruction and discipleship.
- Maintained ministry records, minutes, reports and administrative documents.
- Supported church leadership in events and post-baptism follow-up.
Education
BBA - Business Administration & Strategic Management
Advanced Diploma (Level 5) in Business Administration and Strategic Management
Institute for Professional and Executive Development (IPED), United Kingdom
Delivered through Global Executive Institute, Accra, Ghana | 2016–2018
Three-year higher education programme in Business Administration and Strategic Management covering:
- Fundamentals of Administrative Management
- Business and its external Environment
- Analysis of Strategic Issues in Business and Management
- Quality Management
- Customer Service Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Strategic Problem Solving in Business and Management
- Organizing and Directing Administrative Resources
- Strategic Leadership; Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
- Production and Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Risk Management in Business Projects
- Applied Research and Project Report
Additional Professional Awards:
- Diploma in Production and Operations Management
- Diploma in Marketing Management
- Diploma in Financial Management
- Diploma in Strategic Risk Management in Business Projects
- Project Report Diploma
High School Diploma
Skills
Certification
- IELTS - British Council Ghana
- English Proficiency Certificate - University of Ghana
- Bible Studies Certificate - Awesome Bible College
LANGUAGES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS
- Built a multi-stakeholder partnership platform involving 11+ churches, student organizations, university authorities and a traditional village leader to coordinate community outreach and leadership initiatives.
- Led an annual 48-hour community outreach programme at Thomas Sankara University for three consecutive years, reaching 1,000+ participants annually.
- Mobilized financial and in-kind resources through strategic partnerships with churches, lecturers, businesses and students despite operating without an institutional budget.
- Negotiated sponsorships for sound systems and event logistics, significantly reducing operational costs.
- Supervised the follow-up and discipleship of approximately 130 new converts annually through partner churches and a weekly Bible teaching programme.
- Coordinated conferences, sports outreach, leadership development activities and community engagement initiatives involving Christian and non-Christian stakeholders.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Church Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Resource Mobilisation
- Community Mobilisation
- Project Coordination
- Volunteer Leadership
- Training & Facilitation
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Financial Administration
- Bilingual Communication
IMPACT METRICS
- 11+ Partner Churches
- 1,000+ People Reached Annually
- 130+ New Converts / Year
- 50% Logistics Costs Covered
- 3 Years Multi-Stakeholder Coordination