CAROLINE EUGENIA BUABENG CLEMENT
Tarkwa,Ghana
Summary
Environmental Science graduate with hands-on experience in environmental conservation and community development. Served as the National Service Vice President at Gold Fields Ghana Ltd, supporting sustainability-focused initiatives through the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. Competent in environmental monitoring, stakeholder engagement, waste and sanitation management and project management, with foundational knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety and sustainability practices. Driven to apply expertise in research and environmental planning to advance sustainable development, climate-resilient solutions and effective environmental stewardship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
National Service
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation
Tarkwa, Ghana
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in implementation of multi-sector community initiatives including education and skills training, community medical outreach programmes, environmental conservation, infrastructure and enterprise development, aligned with Gold Fields Ghana Foundation sustainability strategy.
- Supported capacity-building workshops that provided host-community members with practical skills and knowledge, helping to strengthen local self-reliance.
- Participated in community needs assessments, stakeholder interviews and data analysis to inform evidence-based prioritization of interventions.
- Helped coordinate logistics and maintain communication among community leaders, local authorities and Foundation staff, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Contributed to behaviour-change campaigns promoting health, hygiene and environmental stewardship enhancing community resilience.
- Assisted in preparing project documentation, progress reports and briefing materials.
- Key skills demonstrated: Project support, stakeholder engagement, monitoring & evaluation, data analysis, workshop facilitation, sustainable development integration, reporting, teamwork, problem-solving and professional communication.
Intern
Gold Fields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa, Ghana
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with environmental compliance activities and supported employee inductions.
- Participated in water quality analyses, air quality monitoring, and blast emission assessments to help ensure environmental standards were met.
- Supported collection and analysis of environmental samples, including soil and noise monitoring, to assess site conditions and compliance.
- Assisted in waste management programs, helping ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Helped maintain accurate environmental records and contributed to compliance reporting for internal audits and regulatory bodies.
- Key skills demonstrated: Environmental compliance support, water and air quality monitoring, soil and noise sampling, waste management, data collection and analysis, regulatory reporting, attention to detail, teamwork, field observation, OHS awareness and professional communication.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 01.2021 - 08.2024
Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Imperial College of Mines and Safety (ICMS)
Ghana 01.2025 - 04.2025
Certificate - Sustainability
University of Mines and Technology, Environment and Safety Department
Tarkwa, Ghana 08.2025 - 10.2025
SCIENCE - General Science: Biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics
Fijai Senior High School
Ghana 06.2015 - 07.2015
Skills
- Data analysis and visualization using Word and Excel
- Project planning, design and implementation
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Project management and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Professionalism, strong work ethic and accountability
Certification
- Certificate in Sustainability – University of Mines and Technology, sep,2025
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – Imperial College of Mines and Safety (ICMS) April 2025
- Certificate of Course Completion in Occupational Health and Safety – Kafela Global Concept Limited, Sep 2021
Affiliations
- National Service Personnel (Vice President) Gold Fields Ghana Ltd 2024 - 2025
- President, Environmental Science Students Association (ENSSA-UCC) 2023 - 2024
- President, Biological Sciences Students Association (BIOSSTAG-UCC) 2023 - 2024
- Chairperson, Kwame Nkrumah Hall Week Celebration 2024
- Organizing Secretary, Environmental Science Students Association 2023 - 2024
- Welfare Lead, Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO – UCC Chapter) 2023 - 2024
- Secretary, UCC SRC Amalgamated Committee 2022 - 2023
- Organizing Secretary, Kwame Nkrumah Hall Women's Desk 2022 -2023
REFERENCES
- Clement Mensah Asare, Senior Environment Officer, ClementMensah.Asare@goldfields.com, (+233) 204311565, Gold Fields Ghana Limited
- Ernest Amankwah Afrifa, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Environmental Science, afrifaernest96@gmail.com, (+233) 269864418, University of Cape Coast
- Sandra Deladem Woanyah, Project Manager, sandradeladem.woanyah@goldfields.com, (+233) 546139067, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation
Projects Led
- Established and currently lead a student-driven environmental club focused on plastic waste reduction, recycling awareness and campus-wide environmental advocacy.
- Designed and implemented targeted educational campaigns and a structured waste collection model that significantly reduced plastic littering across campus.
- Mobilized and coordinated over 700 students from the School of Biological Sciences, spanning six departments, to undertake a large-scale campus cleanup during the 2024 sanitation staff strike, covering approximately four faculty zones.
Volunteering Experiences
- Green Africa Youth Organization Eco-Clubs, AlumNex Connect, 2024,
- Green Africa Youth Organization Eco-Clubs 2022 - present
Seminars and Conferences
- Mentorship Closing Ceremony – Safety Campaign Ghana - Sep 2025
- Young Advocacy Training Program Jun. 2025
- Local Conference of Youth Oct. 2023
- Occupational Health and Safety – Kafela Global Sept. 2021
Timeline
Certificate - Sustainability
University of Mines and Technology, Environment and Safety Department
08.2025 - 10.2025
Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Imperial College of Mines and Safety (ICMS)
01.2025 - 04.2025
National Service
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation
11.2024 - 12.2025
Intern
Gold Fields Ghana Limited
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast
01.2021 - 08.2024
SCIENCE - General Science: Biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics
Fijai Senior High School
06.2015 - 07.2015