Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Confrences And Seminars
Languages
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW)
References
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CARLOS ABU  SESAY

CARLOS ABU SESAY

Accra,Ghana

Summary

I recently graduated with a degree in Marine Engineering from the Regional Maritime University in Accra, Ghana. I have a strong passion for engineering, research, and the blue economy. I am skilled with problem-solving, risk analysis, and disaster management, with academic experience in subjects such as Marine Engineering Systems, Naval Architecture, Hydraulics, and more, complemented by practical lab and fieldwork. I have held leadership roles as the Acting President of the Sierra Leone Student's Association Ghana, Hall Captain, and Welfare Officer for the Association of Marine and Mechanical Engineering Students (AMMES). I also have prior experience in ship maintenance at the Holland Shipyard in Sierra Leone and a volunteering role as a community health worker with Partners In Health. I am fluent in English and committed to safety, sustainability, and education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intern

Freetown Shipyard
Freetown, Sierra Leone
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assist Engineers in identifying and solving technical issues that arise during repairs
  • Learning about different systems on ship, including propulsion, electrical, and mechanical systems, etc.
  • Observing and participating in ship repair and maintenance activities
  • Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills.

Volunteer Shipboard Technician And Shipfitter

Holland shipyard Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Conducted diagnostic tests for identifying faults and malfunctions.
  • Increased efficiency by maintaining and repairing complex technical equipment.
  • Improved safety with regular inspection of electrical systems and components.
  • Maintained clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to team targets by providing support during high-priority projects.
  • Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality.

Psycho-Social CHW (Community health work)

Partners In Health
Maforki Port Loko, Sierra Leone
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Provide Emotional support; giving one on one or group counseling to help affected individuals and family cope with stress and trauma
  • Health education; Educating communities on coping strategies and preventive health measure against Ebola virus and affected persons.
  • Referral Services; connecting individuals with t appropriate health facilities.
  • Attending weekly meetings to brief CHW Head on work done for week

Education

BSc. Marine Engineering - Engineering

Regional Maritime University
Accra,Ghana
09.2020 - 06.2024

WASSCE (West Africa Senior School Examination Cert - SCIENCE

ST Edwards Secondary School
Feetown, Sierra Leone
09.2007 - 08.2014

NPSE(National Primary School Examination) - Elementry Education

St Luke's Primary School
Freetown,Sieera Leone
09.2000 - 08.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Auto-CAD
  • Genie-academic
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Docs
  • Zoom
  • DRAWIO
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Good listener and communicator

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 10/12/1993
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Sierra Leonean

Confrences And Seminars

  • The RMU Blue Economy; This was a one day conference held with stakeholders to evaluate economic growth of a country through sea transportation and sea related activities, with speakers from the Presidency,Ministry of Education,Academia,Ghana Maritime Authority and Ghana Shippers Council.

[10/06/2023] Ghana Shippers Council Accra.


  • The International Youth Diplomacy Conference(IYDC) is a flagship event of Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED) Global. it is a unique simulation of the United Nation General Assembly, Security Council, and other UN agencies. The conference is primarily held in Accra and bring together youth from across Africa and beyond to discuss important global issues. IYDC is both education and entertaining, making it a must attend event for young people interested in diplomacy and international affair.

    IYDC 2021 July 20th to 24th at University of Legon.




Languages

English
Fluent

Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW)

Certificate of proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Basic/Fire)

[07/2024]


Certificate of proficiency in Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PPSR)

[07/2024]


Certificate of Proficiency for Seafarers with Security Awareness and designated Security Duties (ISP(R))

[07/2024]


Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

[08/2024]


Certificate of Proficiency in Elementary First Aid (EFA)

[08/2024]




References

Dr Vindex Domeh

Marine Engineer, Researcher/ Lecturer Regional Maritime University Accra Ghana

Phone: +233200559794/ +17097638411

Email:  vindex.domeh@rmu.edu.gh


Simon Seisay

Director Freetown Shipyard Freetown Sierra Leone

Phone: +23276716253/ +31685772233

Email: s.seisay@freetownshipyard.com


Timeline

Intern

Freetown Shipyard
06.2021 - 09.2021

BSc. Marine Engineering - Engineering

Regional Maritime University
09.2020 - 06.2024

Volunteer Shipboard Technician And Shipfitter

Holland shipyard Sierra Leone
02.2018 - 02.2020

Psycho-Social CHW (Community health work)

Partners In Health
02.2015 - 09.2015

WASSCE (West Africa Senior School Examination Cert - SCIENCE

ST Edwards Secondary School
09.2007 - 08.2014

NPSE(National Primary School Examination) - Elementry Education

St Luke's Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2007
CARLOS ABU SESAY