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Godfred Kogkane (Ghana) is a recent graduate of Ashesi University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar. He is passionate about using technology to drive community development and has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication to service through various tech, communication, and social impact initiatives.

  • Name: Godfred Kogkane
  • School: Ashesi University, Ghana
  • Address: Accra, Greater Accra Region
  • Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/godfred-kogkane
  • Email: godfredkogkane@gmail.com
  • Phone: +233 555 879 943

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Professional Experience

Organizations and Institutions I've Worked With/Worked for

Ashesi University
Mastercard Foundation
Ford Foundation
ACN
ALforEducation
CultureBanx
African Film & Arts Foundation
Africa Leadership Academy
Witkoppen Clinic
Practical Education Network (PEN)
Niu Raza Music
Kuelimika Kwa Africa
Retouch Africa International ltd

Education

Ashesi University Logo
2021-2025

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Ashesi University, Ghana

Ashesi University is a private, non-profit university located in Accra, Ghana. The mission of Ashesi University is to educate ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within students the critical thinking skills. I am currently majoring in BSc. Management Information Systems and expected to graduate in June 2025.

Nandom Senior High School Logo
2016-2019

General Science

Nandom Senior High School

Nandom Senior High School is an all-boys Catholic Senior High School located in the Upper West Region of Ghana, Nandom district to be precise. I had the opportunity to study General Science from 2016 to 2019.

Experience

Feb 2025-Present

Communications and Social Media Manager

Kuelimika Kwa Africa
  • Managing and scheduling social media content for Kuelimika Kwa Africa.
  • Engaging with audiences on social media, responding to inquiries, and monitoring engagement metrics.
  • Researching and implementing social media trends, hashtags, and content strategies to enhance reach and engagement.
  • Creating engaging multimedia content, including graphics, blog posts, press releases, and newsletters.
  • Contributing to the implementation of communication campaigns to strengthen the organization's online presence.
Dec 2024-Present

Audience Engagement Intern

CultureBanx - Houston, TX
  • Edit and optimize 50+ social media posts, ensuring brand consistency.
  • Boost engagement across LinkedIn (74.8%), Facebook (17.5%), and Instagram (7.8%).
  • Manage content scheduling via SkedSocial, reaching 2.5K+ users with 3.2K impressions.
  • Design 20+ visuals using Canva and Ripl, driving 103+ monthly interactions.
Jul 2024-Nov 2024

Communications & Programs Intern

Retouch Africa International Ltd (RAI) - Nairobi, Kenya
  • Boosted social media engagement by 20% across 5+ accounts through targeted strategies.
  • Supported 5+ projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
  • Grew social media reach by 35% through impactful content creation.
Jul 2024-Sep 2024

Social Media & Communications Intern

Niu Raza Music - Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • Managed social media accounts, increasing followers by 40% and engagement rates by 35%.
  • Developed content for bi-weekly newsletters, boosting open rates by 20%.
  • Designed landing pages that increased Mailchimp mailing list by 20% and subscriber engagement.
Jan 2025-Present

Peer Coach

African Careers Network (ACN) - Ashesi University, Ghana
  • Provide career guidance to 10+ Mastercard Foundation Scholars, including CV/Cover writing and interview preparation.
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching sessions for 10+ students.
  • Completed a 4-week coaching capacity-building training facilitated by a Program Associate from African Leadership Academy.
  • Collaborate with a team of 10 peer coaches to organize workshops and mentorship sessions.
June 2024-Jul 2024

ALforEducation Career Catalyst Program Intern

African Leadership Academy - South Africa
  • Conducted research; produced a 10-page brief, 5-page concept note, and 15-page final report.
  • Collaborated with 22 peers and 3 facilitators across 8 interactive workshops.
  • Delivered a final presentation to stakeholders, earning 95% positive feedback.
May 2024-Present

Content Development Intern’s Lead

Content Development Intern’s Lead

North-Legon, Accra-Ghana

  • Assisting in developing new hands-on Manufacturing Engineering and Robotics activity ideas, leveraging local materials
  • Assisting in developing content for the SHS Manufacturing Engineering & SHS Robotics Manual.
  • Assisting in formatting the SHS STEM manuals for consistency.
  • Leading Content Development Interns team.
Feb 2024-Jun 2024

Communications Intern

African Film & Arts Foundation Inc.

Atlanta, GA 30328

  • Generated over 15 press releases and 10 monthly newsletters, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement across digital platforms.
  • Managed and optimized the Foundation's LinkedIn profile, leading to a 25% growth in follower base and increased professional interactions.
  • Analyzed website data, resulting in a 15% improvement in user experience and navigation.
  • Managed and updated foundation websites, ensuring user experience.
Oct 2023-Dec 2023

Marketing Intern

African Leadership Academy - Honeydew, South Africa
  • Created engaging digital content (videos, photos, infographics).
  • Executed targeted digital media plans for audience engagement.
  • Analyzed social media metrics to optimize content.
  • Championed innovative social media practices.
July 2023-Oct 2023

Communications Intern

African Film & Arts Foundation Inc.

Atlanta, GA 30328

  • Created and distributed 12 press releases that increased media coverage of key initiatives by 20%.
  • Launched and managed 8 monthly newsletters through Mailchimp, contributing to a 25% rise in email open rates.
  • Optimized the Foundation's LinkedIn profile, resulting in a 20% increase in brand visibility and follower engagement.
  • Managed and updated foundation websites, ensuring user experience.
July 2023-Dec 2023

Grant Writing & Research Intern

Witkoppen Clinic - Gauteng, South Africa
  • Developed 3 grant proposals to secure funding.
  • Increased donor list by 30% through research using GrantStation and Foundation Directory Online.
  • Analyzed funding trends to refine fundraising strategies.
June 2022-May 2024

Content Development Intern

Practical Education Network - Accra, Ghana
  • Assisted in developing new hands-on mathematics activity ideas.
  • Tested and refined existing hands-on mathematics activities.
  • Collaborated with illustrators to create visual activity manuals.
Mar 2022-Jan 2024

Graphic Designer

Ashesi Startup Launchpad - Ashesi University, Ghana
  • Designed branding materials including logos and web graphics.
  • Collaborated with design and marketing teams.

Skills

CSS

100%

HTML

100%

Python

90%

Photoshop

95%

JavaScript

85%

R programming

85%

Canva

95%

Mail Chimp

95%

SEO

85%

Eventbrite

95%

Creating Press Releases

95%

Research & Analysis

95%

Marketing & Communications

95%

Awards

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

The Coca-Cola Foundation Social Impact Fund Recipient

Ashesi University

The Coca-Cola Foundation recently initiated a partnership to bolster students' community center initiatives through the provision of grants. Among the esteemed Coca-Cola Foundation Social Impact Fund recipients is the IT Access project at Ashesi University. This significant achievement signifies a beacon of hope for numerous underprivileged students, empowering them with practical education and enabling them to surmount poverty in an era where technology catalyzes progress.

Sep 2021 - Jul 2025

The MasterCard Foundation Scholar Program Scholarship Recipient

Ashesi University

The Ashesi MasterCard, Foundation Scholars Program, affords exceptional and disadvantaged students access to a first-rate education. Its primary goal is to equip these students with the necessary skills and knowledge to catalyze progress and advancement within their communities throughout Africa. I am privileged to have received a comprehensive scholarship to pursue a degree in Management Information Systems.

Nov 2021 - Dec 2023

Ford Foundation Fund for Service to Children and Youth Recipient

Ashesi University

This prestigious opportunity, generously funded by the Ford Foundation, provides students with financial support, comprehensive training, and personalized coaching to successfully execute projects to improve the lives of underprivileged children and youth.

2021-2022,2024-2025

Dean's List

Ashesi University

The Dean's List is an academic honor bestowed upon students who have demonstrated academic excellence by achieving a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Sample Graphic Designs

Below is a curated selection of my graphic design work. Each project reflects my commitment to clean design, strong visual storytelling, and creative communication across print and digital platforms.

Wavy Wealth Wisdom Poster

Wavy Wealth Poster

Event Promotion Flyer

Event Promotion Flyer

Social Media Awareness Campaign

Awareness Campaign

Financial Literacy Quote Design

Quote Design

Brand & Career Support Promo Poster

CV & Cover Letter Poster

African Leadership Feature Spotlight

Leadership Spotlight

Leadership Milestone Announcement

Leadership Announcement

International Women's Day Graphic

Women's Day Graphic

Product Label Design

Leadership Spotlight

Blog Post Cover

Blog Post Cover

Advert Flyer

Advert Flyer

Intern Spotlight

Intern Spotlight

Broucher Design

Broucher Design

Product Label Design

Product Label Design

Product Label Design

Product Label Design

Festival Director Badge

Festival Director Badge

Projects

My Projects

IT Access Project

Co-Founder

The IT Access Project aims to provide practical technological knowledge to over 500 students in Accra, Ghana. As a co-founder, I oversee technical aspects and coordination to ensure the project's success.

Duration: Jan 2022 - Present

Sport Rating Prediction Model

Machine Learning

This project involves the development of a machine learning model that predicts a player's rating based on various features such as performance statistics, player attributes, and match data.

Customers Churn Prediction Model

Data Science

This project focuses on building a model to predict customer churn using a dataset containing customer behavior and demographic information. The model utilizes a Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) architecture.

StudyHub Web Application

Web Design

The StudyHub web application provides a platform for students to collaborate and share study materials such as notes, assignments, and resources. The application features user authentication, file uploading, and discussion forums.

Sample Press Releases

Film Screening + Masterclass

AFAF presents *SIRA (2023)* at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, featuring a filmmaker discussion on female protagonists in war.

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AFAF x Atlanta Black Star Partnership

AFAF partners with Atlanta Black Star to bring *Cinema for the Culture* to Black Star Week, celebrating African cinema and Black culture.

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AFFATL 2024 + New Partnership

AFAF partners with Atlanta Black Star to bring *Cinema for the Culture* to Black Star Week, celebrating African cinema and Black culture.

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I'm Available for work, let's Collaborate on your next Project

With a passion for media and communication, I specialize in crafting compelling narratives through web design, digital marketing, graphic design, and the innovative use of AI in communication. Let's collaborate to create impactful digital experiences that resonate with your audience.

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Contact

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Address

Ashesi University, Accra-Ghana

Contact Number

+ 233 555 879 943

Email Address

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