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JOHN DUODU

Norfolk

Summary

Versatile professional with a robust background spanning the United States Navy and finance sectors, including roles at Republic Bank Limited. Excelled in marine operations and financial management, enhancing process efficiencies and compliance. Skilled in bookkeeping and adept at fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in account reconciliation and pollution prevention, demonstrating a strong blend of analytical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deck Seaman / ISSO

United States Navy
03.2021 - 10.2024

United States Navy-||SEAMAN|| Seaman - March 2021 to Feb 2022

Maintain ship's compartments, decks, deck machinery, and equipment, external structure, lines, and riggings; stand deck watches, such as helmsman, lookout, and messenger watches underway;

Stand pier sentry, fire security, anchor, and other special watches inport

Operate small boats, booms, cranes, and winches; act as members of gun crews and damage control parties.


United States Navy - || Information Security || Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk|| Feb, 2022 – October 2, 2024

Perform roles/responsibilities of the Information System Analyst for assigned information systems

Serve as the lead point-of-contact for all security-related matters to those systems

Provide Systems IT Support for Hardware/Software and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Review existing policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with NSWCPD and Navy Cyber Security/Information Assurance (IA) Policy

Assist, and when required, conduct vulnerability scans of assigned networks and databases

Provide assistance in the remediation of vulnerabilities identified through network scans

Coordinate changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the applicable cybersecurity entities prior to a change

Support the performance of periodic reviews of security controls for responsible systems

Accounting Assistant

Community For Resource Justice (CRJ)
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
  • Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.

Business /Mortgage Officer

Republic Bank Limited
02.2014 - 04.2018
  • Streamlined mortgage application process by implementing efficient document management systems.
  • Maximized loan origination efficiency by utilizing advanced software platforms and tools for application submission, processing, and tracking.
  • Minimized risk exposure for the organization by carefully adhering to established lending policies and procedures while evaluating potential borrowers'' creditworthiness.
  • Enhanced customer retention rates by proactively reaching out to past clients for annual mortgage reviews and offering assistance with refinancing if warranted.

Accounts Executive

West Africa AIDS Foundation
03.2008 - 05.2014
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by implementing stringent internal controls and audits to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively managing accounts receivable and payable processes.
  • Conducted thorough account reconciliations, promptly resolving any discrepancies or irregularities identified during the process.
  • Enhanced revenue generation through diligent monitoring of account balances and timely follow-up on outstanding payments.

Education

No Degree - Cyber Security

Louisville University
Kenterky
08-2023

No Degree - Accounting

US Carrier Institute
Colorado
02-2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Management

University Of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
04-2006

Skills

  • Book keeping and Record Keeping
  • Accounting Records
  • Profit and Loss AND Balance sheets
  • Deck equipment operation
  • Marine pollution prevention
  • Knot tying expertise

Timeline

Deck Seaman / ISSO

United States Navy
03.2021 - 10.2024

Accounting Assistant

Community For Resource Justice (CRJ)
08.2018 - 03.2021

Business /Mortgage Officer

Republic Bank Limited
02.2014 - 04.2018

Accounts Executive

West Africa AIDS Foundation
03.2008 - 05.2014

No Degree - Cyber Security

Louisville University

No Degree - Accounting

US Carrier Institute

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Management

University Of Cape Coast
JOHN DUODU