KOFI ABOAGYE APPENTENG-MENSAH
Summary
Kofi Aboagye Appenteng-Mensah currently holds a BSc in Agricultural Biotechnology obtained from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana. Following this, I have completed the mandatory National Service Program as required by the Government of Ghana, I worked with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Food Research Institute, processing department. Prior to that, I have undergone different internship programs at LHS Energy, CSIR-Animal Research and Cocoa Processing Company where I gained efficient knowledge in laboratory work, troubleshooting, operating Microsoft office, customer service and administrative roles.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician – Trainee
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research – Animal Research Institute
- Assisted in PCR Infectious bronchitis virus and performed electrophoresis to view the bands
- Performed RNA and DNA tests
- Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
Food Technologist - Trainee
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research – Food Research Institute
03.2021 - Current
- Contributed to optimizing the production line for grain and tuber processing.
- Supported processing operations in an industrial setting.
- Coordinated packaging activities to ensure timely handling of diverse food products.
- Facilitated industrial roasting processes.
- Handled tasks related to the mechanical dryer.
- Handled granulation of crushed grains and tubers with the Extrusion Machine.
- Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
- Communicated and negotiated with ingredient suppliers and vendors to order new ingredients.
Administration Officer
Cosco Shipping Lines (Ghana) Company Limited
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
- Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
- Liaising with external contacts to book travels and other logistics as needed
- Provide excellent customer service to all clients, ensuring they are served courteously and efficiently
- Maintenance of supplies inventory including stationery by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Liaising with staff in other departments, suppliers and with external contractors
- Serve as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other units, individuals on operational and other matters concerning the department
- Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other special events; coordinate and attend meetings
- Provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of company policies and procedures, as appropriate, and ensure that office operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards
- Assist in the coordination, and completion of special projects, as appropriate
- Submitting weekly and monthly reports for consideration
Sales Executive
LHS Ghana Limited, Tema Fishing Harbour – Food Research Institute
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Ensured accurate logging of fuel transactions.
- Highlighted discrepancies in estimated fuel quantities for the day when necessary.
- Collected opinions from customers through telephone outreach.
- Initiated visits to evaluate fuel station compliance.
- Performed inquiries at the depot regarding fuel quantities available in tanks.
- Acted as liaison between administration and selected stations.
- Built and managed a comprehensive promotion qualification database.
- Guaranteed continuous performance of security cameras across different service stations.
- Supported operations section in coordinating fuel distribution beyond Greater Accra.
Quality Assurance Trainee
Cocoa Processing Company
07.2017 - 06.2017
- Taking regular temperature value of jumbo tanks storing cocoa mass after milling
- Conduct test for finished product samples to determine sugar content
- Evaluating the quality of cocoa beans prior to processing
- Run test for semi-finished products (cocoa liquor and butter) samples to evaluate: Clarity/Finesse, Fat content, FFA (Free Fatty Acids), Moisture, Total Ash
Education
BSc - Agricultural Biotechnology
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi09.2019
WASSCE - General Science
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
Cape Coast06.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Multi-tasking effectively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good team player
- Possess high energy approach to work
References
To be made available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing the web
- Dog breeding
- Watching football
Leadership Experience
- Organizer, Child’s Rights Club, 05/01/14, 04/30/15
- Usher’s Representative, Students Representative Council, 05/01/14, 04/30/15
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Administration Officer
Cosco Shipping Lines (Ghana) Company Limited
03.2021 - 12.2023
Food Technologist - Trainee
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research – Food Research Institute
03.2021 - Current
Sales Executive
LHS Ghana Limited, Tema Fishing Harbour – Food Research Institute
10.2019 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Trainee
Cocoa Processing Company
07.2017 - 06.2017
BSc - Agricultural Biotechnology
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
WASSCE - General Science
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
Lab Technician – Trainee
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research – Animal Research Institute
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