Experience

Food for All Africa

• Ghana
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  • As a deputy to the Executive Director, I ensure the smooth running of the entire team, programs, activities and warehouse operations. • Undertake administration of FFAA programs including Food Boxes Distribution, LunchBox School Feeding, Free2Eat Restaurant, Charity Catering Services, Weekly Hot Meals, Apprenticeship Vocational Training and ongoing projects with partners. Leading the recruitment, induction and training of new staff, volunteers and project staffs. • Lead, manage and motivate the team leaders in the Head office and the warehouse. • Making sure the Head office is organized correctly and efficiently. • Taking the lead on Health & Safety in conjunction with the Office and the HR Manager. • Monitoring staff and volunteer rotas. • Ensuring stock is picked and delivered to each locations on time. • Maintaining effective communication with trustees, team leaders and all volunteers. • Working constructively alongside the Finance, Fundraising and Communication Managers to ensure effective operational strategies. • Lead fundraising team in soliciting for support and partnerships from potential donors.



HOMEFOODS PROCESSING & CANNERY LTD

• Ghana
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Control Lead

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  Responsibilities included; 1. Developed and reviewed existing safety and quality policies. 2. Investigated customer complaints and prepared reports on product quality to relay to senior management. 3. Set up quality assessment processes and recognized global standards including the ISO 9000 family and ensure all sourced commodities are maintained at these standards. 4. Developed, trained and assessed the performance of QA Department staff; providing recommendations to management in relation to QA compliance. 5. Arranged, coordinated and supported on-site audits conducted by external providers.



Dongwoo Farm to Table Co. Ltd

• Qaulity Control

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

  1. Ensured production lines adheres to company’s standard and procedures. 2. Recording inspection results by completing report, summarising reworks and waste and inputting data into quality database. 3.Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence. 1. Ensured production lines adheres to company’s standard and procedures. 2. Recording inspection results by completing report, summarising reworks and waste and inputting data into quality database. 3.Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.



Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Researcher and Teaching Assistant (MSc. Student)

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2017

  1. Conducted migration test of commercial food packaging materials containing nanoparticles. 2. Used GC-MS and the inhibition zone technique to screen plant-based essential oils against food spoilage bacteria. 3. Formulated bio-composite films and analyzed their physical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties. 4. Contributed to the development of database, on safety regulation of ZnO, SiO2, and TiO2 nanoparticles applied in food contact materials, in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea 5. Teaching key topics in advanced food packaging, food quality and safety, as well as new food product development (functional foods).



University of Ghana

• Ghana
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  1. Organized tutorials on food biotechnology and mass transfer to reinforce lessons presented by the professor. 2. Delivered key lectures and presentations on natural fermentation and heat and mass transfer in foods for undergraduate students. 3. Contributed to peer-reviewed research papers and projects at the department. 4. Assisted the department in planning and organizing internship placement for third year students. 1. Organized tutorials on food biotechnology and mass transfer to reinforce lessons presented by the professor. 2. Delivered key lectures and presentations on natural fermentation and heat and mass transfer in foods for undergraduate students. 3. Contributed to peer-reviewed research papers and projects at the department. 4. Assisted the department in planning and organizing internship placement for third year students.



Blue Skies Products Gh Ltd.

• Quality Assurance

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  1. Ensured that manufacturing processes comply with standards on the production floor. 2. Conducted quality assessment (including; sugar, pH and peel thickness) of raw fruits. 3. Conducted regular Critical Control Point (CCP) checks to ensure adherence to quality and standards. 4. Collaborated to design overhead shelter for the water storage tanks, to prevent bird’s fecal contamination. 1. Ensured that manufacturing processes comply with standards on the production floor. 2. Conducted quality assessment (including; sugar, pH and peel thickness) of raw fruits. 3. Conducted regular Critical Control Point (CCP) checks to ensure adherence to quality and standards. 4. Collaborated to design overhead shelter for the water storage tanks, to prevent bird’s fecal contamination.



World Vision

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assisted in administration works and organization of educational related events for beneficiaries Assisted in administration works and organization of educational related events for beneficiaries



CSIR - Food Research Institute

• Ghana
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food Lab. Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  1. Conducted product tests and assessments on the physical, mechanical, and sensory analyses of sampled dried tropical fruits for the international market. 2. Extracted ginger starch and analyzed its rheological properties for pharmaceutical use. 1. Conducted product tests and assessments on the physical, mechanical, and sensory analyses of sampled dried tropical fruits for the international market. 2. Extracted ginger starch and analyzed its rheological properties for pharmaceutical use.