Jennifer Bruce Asare-Boateng
Accra
Summary
A results-driven and policy-aware professional with over a decade of multidisciplinary experience spanning public sector education, international affairs, financial services, and consultancy. Proven expertise in managing complex student finance operations with the London Borough of Islington, delivering equitable access to educational funding and supporting compliance with UK government regulations. Adept at navigating both public and private sector environments, having served in strategic and analytical roles at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, KPMG UK, and Barclays Bank UK. Demonstrates a strong grasp of public service delivery, financial governance, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Passionate about advancing education access, developing policy, and driving operational excellence within the government education sector. Now seeking to apply this unique blend of experience and insight to a senior role within the government education sector, contributing to policy implementation, strategic planning, and inclusive educational development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Blossom Girls Foundation
01.2020 - Current
- Program Development & Implementation - Designed and executed programs that enhanced women economic, social and political empowerment
- Stakeholders & Community Engagement – Experienced in working with local communities, government agencies, international organisations and private sector partners to drive womens empowerment projects.
- Fundraising & Resource Mobilization - Successful in fundraising and securing partnerships within the private and public sectors
- Capacity Building & Leadership Development - Experience in Training, mentorship and leadership programs and equip women with the skills and opportunities to succeed
Executive Director
Alexandra Rowe Properties Ltd
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Spearhead the strategic direction of, overseeing land acquisition, project execution, and asset management
- Led cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments on time and within budget.
- Directed the end-to-end development process, from feasibility studies and planning approvals to construction and final delivery.
- Managed multi-million-dollar construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Negotiated and secured joint ventures, land purchases, and development financing to optimize investment returns.
- Oversaw budgeting, financial modelling, and cost control to maximize project profitability and ROI.
- Secured project funding through investors, financial institutions, and strategic partnerships.
Project Manager
KPMG
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained client communications to ensure productive relationships
- Implemented established reporting procedures.
- Prepared budget and financial reports specific to each project.
- Developed short-term and long-term project goals.
- Monitor the delivery of work streams against plans, chasing and challenging progress as appropriate
- Co-ordination and leading of project team resources; Reporting project progress and delivering to agreed timescales.
Assistant Project Manager
Barclays Bank Plc.
12.2007 - 06.2009
- Resolved project issues and maintained on going communications with stakeholders.
- Prepared status reports and project budgets.
- Established project goals and made adjustments as needed.
- Presented detailed project plans and proposals to upper management for approval.
- Monitor and maintain the project risk and issues registerng
Education Department – Student Finance England
London Borough of Islington
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Process Applications – review and verify student finance applications
- Compliance & Verification – ensuring applications comply with government regulations and policies
- Financial Management – Calculating and processing maintenance loans, tuition fees loans and grants
- Up-to-date with changes to student finance regulations
Visa Assistant
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Verifying applicants supporting document with UK various organisations and authorities
- Processing Visa Applications
- Advising applicants on appropriate visa eligible to obtain
- Liaison officer with UK Immigration in the UK for applicants appealing against declined applications
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Business Administration
01.2017
BA Hons - Business Management
01.2003
A Levels - Business Studies, Sociology, English Literature
01.1998
Skills
- PMO Leadership
- Project and Programme
- Governance
- Issues & Risk Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Outsourcing Partners & Supplier Management
- Senior Stakeholder Management & Engagement
Certification
PRINCE2TM, Project Management
Timeline
Executive Director - Blossom Girls Foundation
01.2020 - Current
Executive Director - Alexandra Rowe Properties Ltd
06.2014 - 05.2018
Project Manager - KPMG
01.2009 - 07.2010
Assistant Project Manager - Barclays Bank Plc.
12.2007 - 06.2009
Education Department – Student Finance England - London Borough of Islington
08.2005 - 12.2007
Visa Assistant - Foreign and Commonwealth Office
04.2003 - 06.2005
GIMPA - Post Graduate Certificate, Business Administration
University of Arts - BA Hons, Business Management
St Charles Sixth Form College - A Levels, Business Studies, Sociology, English Literature
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