Dr. Mickson is a seasoned Educationist and Human Resource Practitioner with extensive managerial experience across diverse sectors, including Banking, Oil Marketing, Hospitality, and HR Consultancy. He has held key leadership positions such as General Manager and Human Resource Manager in two Oil Marketing companies, where he played a pivotal role in establishing robust HR structures and policies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.

In the Hospitality industry, as an HR Manager, he was instrumental in developing the competencies of staff across various departments, resulting in increased occupancy rates. He also forged strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders such as airlines, tour operators, and car rental companies, significantly boosting the profitability of the hotel he served.

Currently, Dr. Mickson is a resourceful and results-oriented Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). He teaches a range of courses including Organizational Behaviour and Management, Innovation and Change Management, Business Leadership and Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Advanced Human Resource Management. His blend of academic rigor and industry insight equips his students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the professional world.

He actively supports the Institute of Work, Employment and Society (IWES) at UPSA, where he facilitates consulting projects for a variety of organizations, including those in Ghana’s mining sector and across West Africa. His dual exposure to academia and industry enables him to mentor students in becoming industry-relevant professionals.

Dr. Mickson also serves as a facilitator and Consultant for the National Banking College and the African Management Services Company (AMSCO), a UNESCO-sponsored organization. He has conducted numerous training programs for esteemed institutions such as the Bank of Ghana, Holiday Inn, Royal Senchi, Toyota Ghana, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, GRIDCo, Entrance Pharmaceuticals, and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Marina Water Park, among others.

Prior to joining UPSA, he worked as a Human Resource and Training Officer in the Banking sector, where he laid the foundation for his enduring commitment to organizational development and human capital advancement.

With a successful track record of developing best practices that streamline operations and foster high-performing teams, Dr. Mickson continues to design and implement innovative HR interventions to enhance organizational effectiveness