George Peaceful Agbenatoe
Accra
Summary
Resilient Emergency Response Officer known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Licensed Truck Driver and Forklift Operator with strong transportation and material handling skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations. Certified BLS Instructor for emergency response training.
Overview
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Work History
Disaster Control Officer
National Disaster Management Organization
Accra-Ghana
- Delivered comprehensive emergency response training to over 800 individuals, representing a diverse range of backgrounds from 12 different West African countries through the West Africa Disaster Preparedness Initiative (WADPI)
- Topics covered included instruction on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Basic First Response (BFS) methodologies
- Successfully coordinated disaster response efforts for more than 50 incidents, ranging from flooding, road traffic accidents, landslides, and structural collapses.
- Ensured a clean safety record in truck driving and forklift operation, showcasing expertise within the logistics sector, delivering relief items to over thousands of disaster-displaced victims.
- Expertly handled all aspects of plumbing maintenance and repair to maximize operational efficiency in displacement camps.
- Earned the prestigious 'Best Male Worker' award, a first-time honor bestowed by the organization, acknowledging outstanding dedication, excellence, and professionalism.
- Appointed Deputy Director of Operations, showcasing ability to drive results and lead high-performing teams.
- Partnered with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective program, which included mitigating risks resulting from compliance failures and control deficiencies.
- Provided support during major public events, by managing crowd control and ensuring proper security protocols were enforced.
- Assisted in organizing evacuation drills for fire safety training purposes.
Education
BSc Administration, Human Resource Management -
Knutsford University College
Accra, GhanaDiploma in Business Studies -
Institute of Professional Studies Legon
Accra, GhanaWASSCE -
Obrachire Secondary Technical School
Obrachire, Central RegionBECE -
Madina Estate Junior Secondary School
Madina Estate, AccraSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation and public speaking
- Defensive Truck Driver
- Forklift Operator
- Plumber
- CT-Public Spaces Response and Rescue
- Emergency Preparedness Risk Analysis
- Basic Life Support and First Response Instructor
- Extrication and vehicle stabilization
Certification
- Basic Military Training, Ghana Army Recruit Training School, Shail Hills, Ghana, 05/26/02
- Basic Fire Fighting and Rescue, GCAA Fire School, Accra, Ghana, 08/20/02
- First Aid, 37 Military Hospital Training School, Accra, Ghana, 09/30/02
- Jungle Orientation, Jungle Welfare School, Achiase, Ghana, 12/20/02
- Organization of Relief Structure for Disaster Victims and Refugees, International Civil Defense Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, 06/25/05
- Major Natural Disaster: Experiences and Lessons Learnt, International Civil Defense Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, 06/15/07
- Basic Life Support, African Partners Medical/ Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana, 07/15/13
- Seismology and Earthquakes Engineering, Earthquake Admin.Yunnan Province, China, 06/28/14
- National Crisis Response Training, Police Public Safety Training School, Pwalugu, Ghana, 04/20/15
- Emergency Operation Centre Pilot Course, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, 11/15/18
- Response & Rescue CT-Public Spaces, Centro de Adiestramientos Especiales de la Guardia Civil, Logrono, Spain, 10/26/22
- Training on Truck and Trailer Defensive Driving, Toptech Driving School, Accra, Ghana, 09/15/23
- Building Collapse Rescue, Chinese Red Cross National Training Center, Beijing, China, 05/29/23
Accomplishments
- Built and maintained relationships with the disaster community members in the Volta Region of Ghana, enhancing flood disaster resilience and awareness.
- Successfully coordinated response to natural disasters occurrences, minimizing damage and saving lives.
- Coordinated logistics from WFP, delivering and mounting over 1000 tents for internally displaced persons.
- Collaborated with security agencies and stakeholders to enhance disaster response efforts, improving communication and resource allocation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disaster Control Officer
National Disaster Management Organization
BSc Administration, Human Resource Management -
Knutsford University College
Diploma in Business Studies -
Institute of Professional Studies Legon
WASSCE -
Obrachire Secondary Technical School
BECE -
Madina Estate Junior Secondary School
- Basic Military Training, Ghana Army Recruit Training School, Shail Hills, Ghana, 05/26/02
- Basic Fire Fighting and Rescue, GCAA Fire School, Accra, Ghana, 08/20/02
- First Aid, 37 Military Hospital Training School, Accra, Ghana, 09/30/02
- Jungle Orientation, Jungle Welfare School, Achiase, Ghana, 12/20/02
- Organization of Relief Structure for Disaster Victims and Refugees, International Civil Defense Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, 06/25/05
- Major Natural Disaster: Experiences and Lessons Learnt, International Civil Defense Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, 06/15/07
- Basic Life Support, African Partners Medical/ Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana, 07/15/13
- Seismology and Earthquakes Engineering, Earthquake Admin.Yunnan Province, China, 06/28/14
- National Crisis Response Training, Police Public Safety Training School, Pwalugu, Ghana, 04/20/15
- Emergency Operation Centre Pilot Course, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, 11/15/18
- Response & Rescue CT-Public Spaces, Centro de Adiestramientos Especiales de la Guardia Civil, Logrono, Spain, 10/26/22
- Training on Truck and Trailer Defensive Driving, Toptech Driving School, Accra, Ghana, 09/15/23
- Building Collapse Rescue, Chinese Red Cross National Training Center, Beijing, China, 05/29/23
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