Research
Joseph Anokye
Student
Tepa
Summary
I am an analytical, result-driven, loyal, resilient, and sustainability-minded person with a great passion for scientific innovation, democratic leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and advocacy for climate action and food security. I have excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively interact with a wide range of people. I am eager to learn, I enjoy overcoming challenges, and I also possess a genuine interest in collaborating with different minds to achieve a collective objective
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Participant (Team)
KIC AgriTech Challenge (National)
Accra
10.2023 - Current
- Presentation of pitch deck
- Planning and embarking on market research
- Preparation of minimum viable product
- Team discussion on competitor analysis
- Team discussion on value proposition
- Team discussion on budgeting and financial projection
Africa Matters Ambassador
Africa Matters Initiative (AMI)
Kumasi
02.2023 - Current
- Practical experience of project management
- Root-cause analysis of community-based socio-economic problems
- Stakeholder engagement on high unemployment rate within my community and possible solutions
- Planning and implementation of community engagement project (CEP) on skills development and entrepreneurship training
Founder and Executive Director
Hope4All Foundation
Tepa-Mabang
09.2022 - Current
- Development of the vision and mission of the foundation
- Development of fundraising strategies
- Campaign for climate action and food security
- Advocacy for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education
Co-founder and Quality Manager
MUSHPLUS, Kumasi
02.2022 - Current
- Oversee and manage all aspects of food quality and safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards
- Develop and implement quality control and assurance programs to prevent and identify defects in raw materials, production processes, and finished products
- Conduct and supervise product testing, inspections, and audits to maintain consistent quality standards
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality and safety of incoming ingredients and materials
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including customer complaints and non-conformities
Executive Member
Enactus KNUST
Kumasi
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Researching about societal problems
- Root-cause analysis of societal problems
- Generation of solutions for societal problems
- Participation in national entrepreneurship challenge
- Participation in skills development trainings
General Secretary
Young Agripreneurs Forum
Kumasi
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Conduction of all correspondence on behalf of YAF-KNUST
- Organization of all YAF-KNUST meetings
- Scrutinize all information and graphical works before publication
- Plan, write, proofread, and approve all speeches to be delivered by any executive at any event
- Keep minutes for all executive and general meetings
- Keep details and records about YAF-KNUST, executives and all members
- Supervision and keeping of records about membership registration and orientation
- Responsible for constitutional review and compliance
Entrepreneurial Member
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship On Entrepreneurship
Kingston, Ontario
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Presentation of a business idea
- Presentation of entrepreneurship plans
- Participation of the online trainings on capacity building and business management
Quality Control Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
Kumasi
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Physical analysis of water during treatment
- Chemical analysis of water during treatment
- Microbiological analysis of water during treatment
- Inspection of clarifiers
- Inspection of disinfection (chlorification) systems
General Secretary
Unity Hall
Kumasi
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Organization of all meetings within the hall
- Keep minutes of all meetings that transpire within the hall
- Conduction of all correspondence on behalf of the hall
- Representation of the hall at the SRC parliamentary council, the highest student decision-taking body of KNUST
- Keep all documents belonging to Unity Hall, recognized as the greatest student residential facility in Africa
Council Member
Unity Hall Council
Kumasi
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Discuss and plan about the development of the hall as it represents African Unity
- Schedule and initiate maintenance activities in the hall
- Writes to the university's higher authorities to executive policies that assure residential comfort
- Periodic meetings are held to investigate persistent problems in the hall and find solutions to them
- Raise an issue of mental health among residents, leading to the establishment of a counseling unit in the hall
Member
Business Committee, KNUST-SRC
Kumasi
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for scheduling parliamentary meetings
- Plan and regulate all parliamentary proceedings
- Manages the business affairs of the house
Quality Assurance Assistant
Olam Cocoa Processing Ghana Limited
Kumasi
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitoring and inspection of production processes to ensure that all workers comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
- Observation of production lines, check equipment and ingredients, and review documentation to identify potential hazards and ensure that procedures are being followed correctly
- Quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify that they meet specifications and are safe for consumption
- Maintenance and update of quality assurance documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), inspection checklists, and test results
- Participation in internal and external audits and investigations to assess the effectiveness of the company's quality management system and identify areas for improvement
- Training and educating production staff on quality assurance procedures, GMPs, and food safety regulations
- Planning and organization of the World Food Safety Day celebration
Master of Ceremony
AGRITALK 2023
Kumasi
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Planning of the program outline
- Interactions with guests of honor and audience at the summit
- Sharing of exciting experiences that made the audience interested in the summit
- Creation of memories for the audience about the summit
- Planning and execution of panel discussion on modern agriculture and economic development
Member of the Working Group
Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI)
Kumasi
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Conduction of research and analysis of data to inform policy decisions
- Development of policies that address social, economic, and environmental issues
- Work with government officials, stakeholders, and experts to develop evidence-based and effective policies
- Evaluation of grant applications from charities and non-profit organizations
- Communication of research findings, policy recommendations, and grant decisions to stakeholders
- Writing of reports, giving presentations, and participating in public events
Vice President
Unity Hall
Kumasi
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordination of all committees as enshrined in the Unity Hall Junior Common Room constitution
- Supervision of all activities and projects within the hall
- Connection of hall residents to the alumni
Acting President
Unity Hall
Kumasi
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Leader and chief spokesman of the hall to the media and all external bodies, and in all matters coming under the jurisdiction of the Junior Common Room (JCR)
- Preside over all meetings in the hall
- Present the hall's opinions to the central administration of the university, the Senior Common Room (SCR), and/or any other recognized institutions
- Countersign all cheques and vouchers chargeable against the account of the hall
- Coordination of the functions of the executive committee in consultation with the hall council and the parliamentary committee
- Member of the parliamentary council of Student Representative Council (SRC)
- Master of Ceremony
- AGRITALK 2023
Interview Panelist
Young Agripreneurs Forum
Kumasi
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assessment of membership application forms
- Structuring of interview questions
- Arrangement of applicants on the day of interview
- In-person screening of applicants
- Post-interview evaluation
- Member of the Working Group
- Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI)
Deputy Head of Mentorship Committee
Science Students Association (SCISA)
Kumasi
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Planning, organization and management of mentorship programs
- Connection of students to the alumni of the college of science
- Creation of faculty-based mentorship scheme
- Inspection of mentorship activities at the various departments within the college of science
Guest Speaker
RichTech Young Stars Webinar
Kumasi
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Networked among industry leaders to promote technology in Ghana
- Utilized personal experiences and practical techniques to capture the audience's attention
- Speech on the topic “Innovation and national development”
- Participation in a panel discussion on “skills development for a better future career”
- Conduction of post-webinar evaluation and speech performance
Head of Hall Representatives
KNUST Student Activists (KSA)
Kumasi
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Introduction of the association to the residents of the various halls
- Engagement with the residents of the various halls, finding their social, emotional, financial and academic challenges, and collaborating with major stakeholders to bring up solutions
- Representation and advocacy for fair academic conditions
- Promotion of social justice
- Organization of extra-curricular activities in the various residential halls
- Empowerment of students and promotion of democratic leadership on campus
Trainee
International Model United Nations, IMUN
Kumasi
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Promotion and recommendation of various conferences organized by United Nations
- Education of students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) about the relevance of attending online conferences
Marketing Assistant
Hypacart
Kumasi
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Creation of informative and engaging content to the company website
- Management of social media accounts
- Email marketing
- Marketing analytics and reporting
- Facilitation of marketing collaboration
- Planning of advertisement
- Customer relationship management
- Monitoring of customer support systems
Field worker
Mabang Megakarya Selection Programme, Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
Mabang
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspection of cocoa farm
- Periodic weeding
- Pruning of cocoa trees
- Human-aided pollination
- Harvesting of cocoa pods
- Irrigation of cocoa seedlings
- Budding of cocoa seedlings
- Statistical analysis of cocoa tree performance in-terms of yield
Field Survey Manager
Oral Genealogy (Family Search) International
Kumasi
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Interview sessions with oldest people in various families
- Recording family migration history
- Documentation of bloodline till the current generation
- Presentation of entire family history to senior officers
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Fountain Of Life International School
Kumasi
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Teaching of integrated science and social studies at the Junior High School (JHS) level 1, 2 and 3
- Help students participate in extra-curricular activities like sports, athletics and quiz competitions
- Head of the disciplinary committee of the school
- Introduction of weekend classes that reflected an unprecedented academic performance of the students
Mobile Banker
Tepaman Rural Bank PLC
Tepa
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Approach and convince potential customers to create an account at the bank
- Education of customers on new banking products and services
- Lead people to obtain loan from the bank
- Collection of daily contributions ("susu") to be saved by customers to the bank
- Organization of a financial literacy program for the residents of Mabang and Akwasiase
Class President
Mabang Senior High / Technical School, Mabang
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintenance of class discipline
- Daily marking of register to check attendance
- Liaison between class colleagues and teachers
- Submission of class works for marking and assessment
- Delivery of announcements
- Representation of the class in quiz competitions
- Resolution of conflicts between colleagues
Cocoa Seedlings Producer, Mabang
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Selection of seeds
- Conditioning of seeds
- Fetching of black soil (loamy soil)
- Preparation of soil
- Packing of soil to form beds
- Periodic irrigation
- Execution of pricking-out and thinning-out technique
- Monitoring and evaluation
Senior Prefect
Mabang Presby Junior High School, Mabang
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Head of all prefects
- Maintenance of discipline
- Delivery of announcements
- Chairs the meeting between prefects
- Liaison between students and teachers
- Writing of formal letters to higher authorities in the district for infrastructural development in the school
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi 01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mabang Senior High / Technical Science
Mabang 09.2016 - 06.2019
N/A
Mabang Presby Basic School
Mabang 09.2006 - 06.2016
Skills
Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Accomplishments
- 01/2022 – Current Kumasi , Ghana
- Introduction of courses to newly admitted students
- Academic assistance to students who find it difficult to understand certain courses or topics
- Provision of academic materials to mentees
- Provision of emotional support to mentees in times of difficult situations
- Introduction of mentees to research and report writing
- Undergraduate Member
- Ghana Science Association07/2021 – Current Kumasi , Ghana
- Planning and initiation of scientific research
- Promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana
- Poster presentation of ongoing research and innovations
- Participation in annual conferences on industry-academia partnerships, research aids, and technology advancement
- Writer
- Quora06/2020 – Current Kumasi , Ghana
- Write on social, economic and environmental issues
- Assist young writers in knowing how to publish articles on this platform
- Participant
- Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Certification
Public Speaking
Interests
Writing
Problem analysis
Entrepreneurship
Democratic Leadership
Timeline
Participant (Team)
KIC AgriTech Challenge (National)
10.2023 - Current
Master of Ceremony
AGRITALK 2023
07.2023 - 07.2023
Acting President
Unity Hall
07.2023 - 07.2023
Summit for Food Science and Technology Students
07-2023
Executive Volunteer
07-2023
Vice President
Unity Hall
06.2023 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance Assistant
Olam Cocoa Processing Ghana Limited
05.2023 - 08.2023
Interview Panelist
Young Agripreneurs Forum
04.2023 - 04.2023
Africa Matters Ambassador
Africa Matters Initiative (AMI)
02.2023 - Current
Entrepreneurial Member
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship On Entrepreneurship
12.2022 - 10.2023
Quality Control Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
10.2022 - 12.2022
Guest Speaker
RichTech Young Stars Webinar
10.2022 - 10.2022
General Secretary
Unity Hall
09.2022 - 09.2023
Council Member
Unity Hall Council
09.2022 - 09.2023
Founder and Executive Director
Hope4All Foundation
09.2022 - Current
Member
Business Committee, KNUST-SRC
09.2022 - 08.2023
General Secretary
Young Agripreneurs Forum
09.2022 - 11.2023
Co-founder and Quality Manager
MUSHPLUS, Kumasi
02.2022 - Current
Head of Hall Representatives
KNUST Student Activists (KSA)
10.2021 - 09.2022
Deputy Head of Mentorship Committee
Science Students Association (SCISA)
10.2021 - 11.2022
Marketing Assistant
Hypacart
10.2021 - 01.2022
Public Speaking
10-2021
Customer Relationship Manager
10-2021
Executive Member
Enactus KNUST
10.2021 - 11.2023
TRATECH LECTURE (Entrepreneurship Conference)
08-2021
Africa's Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs Summit
06-2021
Member of the Working Group
Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI)
05.2021 - 01.2023
Trainee
International Model United Nations, IMUN
04.2021 - 10.2021
Field worker
Mabang Megakarya Selection Programme, Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2021 - Current
Field Survey Manager
Oral Genealogy (Family Search) International
12.2020 - 05.2021
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Fountain Of Life International School
10.2019 - 12.2020
Mobile Banker
Tepaman Rural Bank PLC
01.2019 - 10.2019
Class President
Mabang Senior High / Technical School, Mabang
01.2017 - 05.2019
Cocoa Seedlings Producer, Mabang
10.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Mabang Senior High / Technical Science
09.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Prefect
Mabang Presby Junior High School, Mabang
11.2015 - 06.2016
N/A
Mabang Presby Basic School
09.2006 - 06.2016
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