Florence Abena Taylor
Prevessin-Moens
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with extensive experience at the World Health Organization, excelling in HR support and project coordination. Proven ability in travel management and logistics, utilizing Oracle GSM and MS Office Suite. Recognized for enhancing team efficiency and fostering strong vendor relations, ensuring seamless operations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to Team – Digital Health and Innovations Department
World Health Organization
Geneva
08.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
- Support HR functions including staff and consultant onboarding, leave administration, and contract preparation.
- Coordinate recruitment processes for consultants and interns, ensuring compliance with WHO procedures.
- Manage team travel, including requests, claims, and visa arrangements.
- Plan and organize high-level meetings and interviews; manage departmental Zoom account.
- Serve as focal point for both Tulip Biblio for the Innovations Department.
- Provide back-up support to the Director when needed.
- Raised and managed consultancy contracts, APWs, and purchase requisitions in GSM.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
Secretary – Social Determinants of Health Department
World Health Organization
Geneva
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
- Provided administrative and HR support, including recruitment and onboarding.
- Managed team travel planning, meeting organization, and procurement processes.
- Drafted contracts and processed documentation in GSM.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
Secretary – PND & SDH Departments
World Health Organization
Geneva
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
- Supported two departments with travel, contracts, and meeting coordination.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Website: https://www.who.int
Administrative Assistant
ASK – All Special Kids
Geneva
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Handled volunteer applications, parent inquiries, and staff records.
- Coordinated ASK Summer Camp, managing scheduling and logistics.
- Acted as office accountant for six months.
Administrative Assistant – Donor Relations Unit
Forestry Commission
Accra
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Supported donor-funded projects with reporting, monitoring, evaluations, and logistics.
Project Secretary – Biodiversity Project
Forestry Commission
Accra
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Supported donor-funded projects with reporting, monitoring, evaluations, and logistics.
Education
MSc - Human Resource Management & Development
University of Salford
Manchester, UK01.2024
Certificate - Office Administration & HR Management
Study365
UK01.2022
French Language Studies -
Berlitz & Ecole de Langue
Geneva01.2020
BSc - Business Administration
Atlantic International University
USA01.2017
Diploma - Commercial Management
Institute of Commercial Management
UK01.2006
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Ghana01.2006
Typist Grade 1 -
Government Secretarial School
Ghana01.2004
Computer Software -
ZEST80
Ghana01.2002
Senior High School -
Mpraeso Secondary School
Ghana01.1998
Skills
- HR & Administrative Support
- Project Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Travel Management
- Logistics Management
- Meeting Management
- Calendar Management
- Procurement
- Vendor Relations
- Oracle GSM
- MS Office Suite
- Trello
- CIVI
- Publisher
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Twi (Fluent)
- French (Intermediate)
Timeline
Assistant to Team – Digital Health and Innovations Department
World Health Organization
08.2021 - Current
Secretary – Social Determinants of Health Department
World Health Organization
01.2020 - 07.2021
Secretary – PND & SDH Departments
World Health Organization
01.2019 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant
ASK – All Special Kids
02.2018 - 09.2018
Administrative Assistant – Donor Relations Unit
Forestry Commission
01.2008 - 12.2012
Project Secretary – Biodiversity Project
Forestry Commission
01.2003 - 12.2007
MSc - Human Resource Management & Development
University of Salford
Certificate - Office Administration & HR Management
Study365
French Language Studies -
Berlitz & Ecole de Langue
BSc - Business Administration
Atlantic International University
Diploma - Commercial Management
Institute of Commercial Management
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Typist Grade 1 -
Government Secretarial School
Computer Software -
ZEST80
Senior High School -
Mpraeso Secondary School