Selali Dovia
Geography and Economics Graduate | Retail Management | Data Administration | Customer Service
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About
Versatile, analytical, and highly driven Geography and Economics graduate offering a solid foundation in customer service excellence, retail management, corporate administration, data management, and socioeconomic research. Experienced in managing front-facing operations, optimizing inventory and sales performance, resolving client inquiries, maintaining accurate digital records, and synthesizing qualitative/quantitative data into actionable insights. Adaptable and proactive with strong communication and problem-solving skills, eager to drive tangible value across entry-level roles in business operations, data administration, client relations, consulting, education, or project management.
Experience
Store Supervisor & Customer Service Lead - Convenience Retail / Independent Store - Accra, Ghana
(2021-01)
- Supervise daily store operations, overseeing customer service standards, point-of-sale (POS) transactions, and cash reconciliation, often operating the shop independently.
- Conduct ongoing sales analysis, tracking turnover trends, identifying best and worst performing stock, and adjusting restocking decisions to minimize shrinkage and ensure optimal shelf availability.
- Deliver prompt and professional customer assistance, managing client inquiries and feedback to drive repeat patronage and customer loyalty.
- Manage stock intake and inventory replenishment, tracking turnover trends to minimize shrinkage and ensure optimal shelf availability.
Front Desk Attendant (Internship) - Valupaedia (Sync Consult) - East Airport, Ghana
(2025-04 - 2025-06)
- Managed front-of-house corporate communications, visitor reception, and executive scheduling in a professional office environment.
- Assisted business advisory teams with documentation, client intake records, and preliminary financial and business planning research.
- Facilitated cross-departmental administrative coordination, enhancing daily workplace workflow and client communication efficiency.
Volunteer Data Entry Clerk - Church of Pentecost - Accra, Ghana
(2024-01)
Ongoing, part-time
- Enter and maintain congregant, attendance, and event records using digital spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and consistent formatting.
- Record and reconcile financial and donation entries, cross-checking figures against source records to catch and correct discrepancies.
- Organize and update recurring data sets to support reporting and reduce retrieval time for administrative staff.
Vacation Class Teacher (Classes 1–3) - Independent / Community Vacation Classes - Ghana
Part-time, over 2 vacation periods within one year
- Taught foundational subjects, including Our World Our People, Basic Science, Mathematics, and English, to primary school pupils across two vacation class terms.
- Planned age-appropriate lessons and adapted teaching methods to support varying levels of comprehension among young learners.
Event Coordinator & Usher, Business & Economics Conference - University of Ghana Economics Students' Society (UGESS) - Cedi Conference Centre
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Coordinated floor logistics, VIP protocol, and registration for major corporate conference partners, including Ecobank and Binance.
- Managed speaker sessions and audience transitions, ensuring punctual, seamless scheduling across multi-hall tracks.
Research & Community Outreach Volunteer - Clean Ocean Ghana Project (COGP) - Accra, Ghana
(2023-01)
- Facilitated community outreach campaigns and environmental clean-up initiatives promoting sustainable municipal waste management.
- Conducted field data collection on marine waste patterns to support data-driven coastal conservation research and advocacy.
Volunteer, Civic Awareness & Voter Education - Liberty Choice Network - Accra, Ghana
(2023-01)
- Support the organization's civic awareness mission, encouraging citizen participation in Ghana's electoral process and promoting non-partisan, competence-based voting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Economics - University of Ghana (2026-12)
