AUGUSTINE SARPONG
Project Manager
Kumasi
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist who’s is driven by passion for excellence with 6 years experience in the cocoa supply chain working with teams and partners to accomplish short-term and long-term agroforestry and sustainability program goals. Managed budgets and monitored projects and program costs to forward company objectives. A self starter with experience in coordinating projects, programs and making improvements through the use of strong analytical skills to inform decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Touton SA
Kasapin, Ahafo Region
10.2021 - Current
- Management of sustainability projects and programs in cocoa supply chain. The projects include; agroforestry in cocoa (which include awareness creation, Deforestation risk analysis with QGIS, developing management plan after identifying farmers with risks and implementing strategies like shade tree planting), certification under the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard 2020, Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Scheme (CLMRS), Village Savings and Loans Associations, Community Development projects,
- Achieve project deadlines by coordinating with key stakeholders like Mars, Livelihood Funds, Care International and others to manage performance.
- Plan, design, and schedule phases for projects.
- Identify plans and resources required to meet project objectives.
- Provide detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Analyze project performance data with relevant analytical tools to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitor project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Draft project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Report regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Monitor projects progress, identify risks and take corrective action as needed.
Project Officer
AgroEcom Ghana Ltd, Ecom Group
Suhum, Eastern Region
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Expedited programme activities within a cocoa sustainability district.
- Preparation of monthly and annual budgets and plans, and ensure implementation.
- Implementation of client-specialized programs like Nestle Cocoa Plan, certification, agroforestry management, Women empowerment, Additional Livelihood, Seedling raising and distribution, Farm management services and others.
- Implemented cocoa certification under the UTZ and Rainforest Alliance protocol.
- In the cocoa district with direct supervision of subordinate staff with timelines and using skills like; facilitation, training, coaching, data collection, data analysis etc. to meet timelines.
- Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Worked closely with organizations like Nestle, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ, International Cocoa Initiative, SECO, GIZ, individual businesses and government agencies like the Cocoa Health and Extension Division, The Red Cross Society and others to foster welcoming climate for business.
Project Intern
Ministry Of Food And Agriculture
Kumasi
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted in the implementation Planting for Food and jobs.
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information.
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs.
- Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
- Assisted in the collection of field data from farmers
- Administered expertise advice to farmers on issues they faced.
Education
BSc. - Agriculture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07.2016
WASCE - Agricultural Science
Armed Forces Secondary Technical School
Uadarra Barracks-Kumasi, Ghana05.2012
BECE -
Tweneboah Kodua International School
Abuakwa, Ashanti Region- Ghana04.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Certification under Rainforest Alliance and the Gold Standard
- Data analytics
- GIS tools for deforestation and encroachment analysis
- Agroforestry
- Administration
- Self starter and ability to work with little or no supervision
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good command of office software tools (Microsoft office word, excel and PowerPoint)
- Staff and resource coordination
- Passion and dedication
- Innovative, sociable and proactive
- Highly Intuitive and able to identify inefficiencies and bring solutions
- Confident
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to pay attention to details
- Excellent reporting skills
- Team Bonding
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Contract Management
- Staff Training
Certifications and Licenses
Data analytics
Coursera and Google, Not conferred August 2023.
Relevant skills: SQL, Tableau, Python, Power BI
Project Management Professional
Step Up Business School, August 2019
Relevant skills: Project cost, project schedule, Human Resource Management.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You're the best, don't allow anyone tell you otherwise!
Augustine Sarpong
Timeline
Project Manager
Touton SA
10.2021 - Current
Project Officer
AgroEcom Ghana Ltd, Ecom Group
06.2018 - 08.2021
Project Intern
Ministry Of Food And Agriculture
08.2016 - 05.2018
BSc. - Agriculture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
WASCE - Agricultural Science
Armed Forces Secondary Technical School
BECE -
Tweneboah Kodua International School
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