Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Daniel Owusu Kyeremateng

Daniel Owusu Kyeremateng

Konongo,Ashanti

Summary

Over the past 10 years, I have gained wide experience as Lecturer, Trainer and Consultant working in the science, food and agriculture sector in Ghana. In my professional journey, I have gone through a lot of transformations which may be an asset to the institution. In terms of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) in Ghana, I have gained expertise in CBT curriculum development, facilitation, and internal verification. I oversaw the preparation of the CBT curriculum on fruit processing (NC II) and the fund-raising efforts for the establishment of the agro-processing centre at Methodist University Ghana. For training, consultancy and facilitation skills, I was consulted by Skills Development Fund, USAID Horticulture Innovation Lab and GiZ invest4jobs Projects to build capacity of smallholder farmers and agro-processors on good agronomic practices, agro-processing and postharvest technology.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lead consultant

VAIHUB GHANA LTD
Konongo, Ashanti Region
08.2023 - Current
  • Boosted team income by delivering high quality consultancy work.
  • Crafted, produced and negotiated attractive proposals for work within budget of potential clients and funders.
  • Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.

Facilitator/Consultant

NGOs and Developmental Partners
Ghana, West Africa
06.2017 - Current

· Research and Development Assignment- Recycling of Organic Waste (Solid & Liquid) into Charcoal Briquettes, Bioethanol for Cookstoves and Fibre for Decorated Crafted Bags; Vaihub Ghana Company Ltd, 1st August, 2023 to Present.


· Facilitator- Training on Climate Smart Agriculture and Postharvest Management among Small Scale Maize/Soybean Farmers in 12 Communities in Northern Region of Ghana; engaged by PHILNITA CONSULT under ABSA BANK and YOUNG AFRICAN WORKS PROJECT. 18th March to 2nd April 2023.


· Consultant- Baseline study on Automotive clusters at Suame Magazine-Kumasi for VDI/VDE-IT, Berlin Under GiZ Special Initiative on Training and Job creation Program (Cluster Observatory Africa); 9th-24th July, 2023.


· Consultant- Baseline study on Automotive clusters at Suame Magazine-Kumasi for VDI/VDE-IT, Berlin Under GiZ Special Initiative on Training and Job creation Program (Cluster Observatory Africa); 10th-23rd July, 2021.


· Consultant- Data Collection on Agro-business firms in Tema Free Zone Enclave for VDI/VDE-IT, Berlin Under GiZ Special Initiative on Training and Job creation Program (Cluster Observatory Africa); 7th-30th September, 2020.


· Project Coordinator- Establishment of Food Processing Innovation Centre for Competency-based training in fruit & vegetable value chain sector. Skills Development Fund Project; 13th November, 2019 to 25th August, 2020.


· Facilitator- Training in industrializing cashew apple into value added products among Ayigbe Cashew Farmers Association. Skill Development Fund (SDF) Ghana sponsored project; 15thSeptember, 2019 to 31st August, 2020.


· Facilitator- Training in innovative on-farm cold storage and drying of mangoes in Kintampo Municipality. Skill Development Fund (SDF) Ghana sponsored project; 15th August, 2019 to June, 2020.


· Facilitator- Leadership Development (transformational Leadership and Emotional Intelligence) and Business Pitching. The Change Markers Congress jointly organised and sponsored by Mastercard Foundation Tertiary Scholars Program/Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED-Ghana); University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani 20-26th June, 2019.


· Facilitator- Appraisal Mission and Community Sensitization for rural women in agribusiness (5 communities in Brong Ahafo Region) under Farmers Organisation Network (FONG). Sponsored by German Association of Rural Women Project; 15-20th November 2018.


· Training Facilitator - Interactive Presentation on prospects and challenges of the cassava value chain development (Business group formation and benefits, strengthening Outgrowers groups and what processors are looking for?) to five cassava platforms in Wenchi Municipal. West Africa Food Market Project; 3-6th September, 2018.


· PI and Value Addition Trainer - Training in value addition of mangoes in Kintampo Municipality. Feed the Future Horticulture Innovation Lab USAID Trellis Project; 6-13th August, 2018.


· Project Coordinator/Facilitator - Training of mango farmers in the development of value added products from mango fruits in Wenchi Municipality of the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Skill Development Fund (SDF) Ghana sponsored project; 9th October, 2017 to June, 2018.


· PI and Value Addition Trainer - Training in home-based processing and marketing of mango fruits in Wenchi Municipality. Feed the Future Horticulture Innovation Lab USAID

· Trellis Project; 18-22nd May, 2017.


· Consultant - Grant proposal writing on behalf of Farmer-based Associations, Food processing industries and Training/research institutions for Skill Development Fund (SDF) Ghana projects; June 2016 to present.

Lecturer/Production Supervisor

Methodist University Ghana
Wenchi, Bono Region
09.2015 - 07.2023
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • From 2016 onwards, he was given additional appointment as production manager of the agro-processing Unit of the University which was into small scale processing of fruit juices such as mango, pineapple and cashew apple
  • As a Production Supervisor, Mr. Kyeremateng gained considerable experience in general management, raw material sourcing, quality assurance, fruit processing, storage and marketing.

Head

Food Science and Technology Department
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet customer needs.
  • Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited and trained department staff to boost employees productivity.

Field Coordinator

GREEN POWER SOLUTIONS
Kumasi
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Charge of Non-Traditional Agriculture &
  • Microbusiness Support Programmes
  • RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise Field Activities
  • Organizing Non-traditional Agriculture Trainings
  • Design and Implementation of training programs for Microbusinesses
  • Develop Training modules for farmers and small scale traders

Library Assistant

Methodist University Ghana
Wenchi, Bono region
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Charging and Discharging of books
  • Assisting students do book/library research
  • Cataloguing and books arrangement
  • Printing and photocopying of documents

Education

Master of Science - Food Science and technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi-Ghana
09.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - General Agriculture

Methodist University Ghana
Wenchi, Ghana
01.2007 - 05.2011

Certificate of Higher Education - CBT Programme Development

Akenten Appiah-Menka University (AAMUSTED)
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2022 - 09.2022

Skills

  • Grant and Fundraising Management
  • Agri-Project Management
  • Business planning
  • Business management
  • Regulatory compliance

Accomplishments

  • Transformed the Agro-processing Unit of My former University through project development and fundraising
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in development of project on the establishment of Food Processing Innovation Centre for Competency-based training in fruit & vegetable value chain sector.
  • Strengthen University-Industry Linkages through Project Management and Consultancy

Affiliations

  • Business Advisory Service Providers Association of Ghana (BASPAG)
  • Ghana Startup Association

Interests

  • Researching
  • Gardening
  • Watching football
  • Listening to music

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Lead consultant

VAIHUB GHANA LTD
08.2023 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - CBT Programme Development

Akenten Appiah-Menka University (AAMUSTED)
05.2022 - 09.2022

Head

Food Science and Technology Department
09.2017 - 09.2018

Facilitator/Consultant

NGOs and Developmental Partners
06.2017 - Current

Lecturer/Production Supervisor

Methodist University Ghana
09.2015 - 07.2023

Field Coordinator

GREEN POWER SOLUTIONS
01.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Food Science and technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2012 - 06.2015

Library Assistant

Methodist University Ghana
11.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - General Agriculture

Methodist University Ghana
01.2007 - 05.2011
Daniel Owusu Kyeremateng