Kwabena Kwakye
Summary
With three years of hands-on experience as a Poultry Breeder and six years as an Assistant Farm and Hatchery Manager, I have developed expertise in breeding techniques, flock management, and disease control. Additionally, I have spent four years caregiving for my grandfather, fostering qualities of compassion, patience, and empathy. Combining my practical poultry industry skills with a compassionate approach, I am dedicated to making a positive contribution to any team or organization in the field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Hatchery Manager
J. Kwakye Farms
11.2022 - Current
- Manage and coordinate, through supervisory personnel, hatchery activities such as, egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, candling, vaccination, and preparation and transporting of chicks.
- Monitor and maintain animal welfare and training for all hatchery employees.
- Assists in planning and overseeing hatchery budget.
- Manage and maintaining weekly hatch schedules providing proper number of birds to processing plant.
Assistant Poultry Farm Manager
J. Kwakye Farms
06.2017 - Current
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Oversee maintenance of farm equipment and facilities, scheduling repairs as needed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Monitor flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
- Feed and water chickens daily.
National Service Person
Veterinary Service Department Under MoFA
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Administering drugs, anaesthetics and injections.
- Preparing animals for surgery.
- Monitoring animals during and after operations Maintaining, sterilising and laying out surgical equipment.
- Cleaning up after surgery.
- Preparing and sending off laboratory samples.
- Giving advice to owners about caring for and breeding animals.
- Keeping records on patients.
- Writing and filing reports.
Poultry Breeder
J. Kwakye Farms
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Evaluating the condition of farm animals to ensure that they are healthy and comfortable.
- Feeding chickens and turkeys with specialized diets designed to promote growth or prevent disease.
- Selling chickens or other poultry at local markets or directly to consumers.
- Culling chickens from the flock if they are injured or become ill.
- Maintaining chicken coops, pens, and other housing facilities in good repair.
- Observing the behaviour of chickens to detect changes in activity level or feather condition.
- Cleaning and maintaining poultry farm equipment and facilities.
- Raising chickens for meat and eggs through breeding and hatching chicks.
- Keeping records of feed consumption, egg production, and health conditions of poultry.
- Inspecting chickens for signs of disease or infestation by parasites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Energy And Natural Resources
Sunyani, Ghana10.2022
Skills
- MS Office
- Decision-Making
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Research
- Administration and Reporting
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of National Service, Ministry of Food and Agriculture - 1year
Additional Information
Took care of grandfather for 4 years, 2018-2022
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Music and sport lover
- Country and love songs
- Side Backcourt Handball player
Timeline
Assistant Hatchery Manager
J. Kwakye Farms
11.2022 - Current
National Service Person
Veterinary Service Department Under MoFA
11.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Poultry Farm Manager
J. Kwakye Farms
06.2017 - Current
Poultry Breeder
J. Kwakye Farms
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Energy And Natural Resources
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