Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (PLANT PROTECTION REGULATORY SERVICES DIRECTORATE)
ACCRA
09.2019 - Current
Conduct research to evaluate new farming methods and technologies.
Perform moisture test, germination test, and purity analyzation of seeds at the laboratory before certification
Inspection of consignment of plants and plants products to prevent the introduction and the spread of pest
Agent of the ministry in dissemination of good agricultural practices
Conduct practical demonstrations to introduce farmers to new modern technologies in agricultural production
Education
Bachelor of Arts - INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
UPPER WEST REGION
04.2013
Skills
Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good spoken and written English
Exposure to community field work
Diligent and committed to work
Microsoft Office
Data Management
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Sample Collection
Active Listening
Languages
English
First Language
FANTE
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
I successfully enrolled on 'PLANTWISE MODULE 1 and 2' an international program led by CABI, which works to help farmers lose less of what they grow to plant health problems. I was given a certificate for completing the program
I attended a two weeks training on International Standard for Phytosanithary Measures (ISPM) organized by my employer
INTERESTS
READING
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
CHESS
ROBOTICS
Timeline
AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (PLANT PROTECTION REGULATORY SERVICES DIRECTORATE)
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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