LAWRENCE EDU QUARM
Taifa
Summary
Dynamic Sustainability Officer with proven expertise at Touton SA, adept in project management and research analysis. Successfully trained cocoa farmers on sustainable practices, enhancing environmental stewardship and community empowerment. Strong leadership skills complemented by proficiency in econometrics and STATA, driving impactful change in agricultural sustainability and traceability initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Officer
Touton SA
Accra
09.2018 - Current
- Train cocoa farmers on good environmental practices, good social practices and good agriculture practices to ensure cocoa sustainability, and traceability
- Conduct Household surveys to improve and empower women development
- Monitor and educate farmers against deforestation and encroachment of forest reserves and protected areas
- Prepare farmers for Rainforest Alliance certification audit
- Train Purchasing clerks (PCs) and supervise cocoa traceability
- Raise and distribute variety of shade trees to farmers for planting to mitigating the impact of climate change in New Edubiase District.
- Sensitization of sourcing communities on child protection, good parenting and child rights
Sales and Marketing Officer
FanMilk Ghana Limited
Accra
04.2006 - 08.2013
- Marketed and distributed ice cream and beverages to customers in assigned territory.
- Supervised Key Accounts customers and managed inventories.
- Oversaw products display and availability in shops, supermarkets and retail outlets
- Carried out market research and prompted management on competitor’s activities
- Prepared and submitted weekly account receivables to the Finance and Accounts Department.
- Prepared weekly and monthly sales reports for marketing planning Prepared annual sales budget and submitted to management
Education
Masters of Development Management -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Accra05.2016
Bachelors Degree in Administration - Marketing Option
Central University
Accra, Ghana06.2012
Level 3 Group Diploma - Marketing
Pearson LCCI
UK11.2000
Skills
- Econometrics and STATA
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Research and analysis
- Problem solving
- Leadership
Languages
English – C2 / Fluent
References
- William, Nketsia, PhD Lecturer and Coordinator, w.nketsia@westernsydney.edu.au, Western Sydney University, School of Education
- Samuel, Aihoon, Operations Manager, s.aihoon@touton.com, Touton SA Accra Ghana
- Lord Mawuko-, Yevugah, Senior Lecturer, lmawuko@gimpa.edu.gh, GIMPA School of Gov and Public Service
Projects
Masters Degree Thesis : Nation Branding as a strategic tool for the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment” 2016., Bachelors Degree Project : New Product Development in the Telecommunication Industry and its impact on marketing performance. A Case study of MTN Ghana” 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Abossey Okai Cluster of Schools, Teaching Assistant, Accra, Ghana, 2011-05, 2011-07, Oversaw cleaning up exercises in the schools, Assisted teachers in conducting examination and in marking of examination papers and recorded pupils’ marks and filled report cards
- Twifo Hemang Government Hospital, Polio Eradication Campaigner, Central Region, Ghana, 1996-06, 1997-11, Sensitized parents and guardians on the negative impact of polio disease., Distributed and pasted polio eradication awareness and campaign materials,, Administered polio vaccine to children below the ages of five(5), Recorded polio vaccine administered on children, presented Polio vaccination reports to the Management of Twifo Hemang Hospital
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Training on climate change and adaptation measures for Cocoa Small holder Systems in Ghana, 24-25, July 2019
- Best Performing Worker for 2018 / 2019 season- 20 Dec, 2019
- Customer Service workshop Accra, 23-24, May 2013
- Certificate in Public Relations- Ghana Institute of Journalism Accra, 16 -27 June 2003
- Best Public Relations Student Award in Ghana by LCCIEB( Pearson LCI)- 2000
Timeline
Sustainability Officer
Touton SA
09.2018 - Current
Sales and Marketing Officer
FanMilk Ghana Limited
04.2006 - 08.2013
Masters of Development Management -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Bachelors Degree in Administration - Marketing Option
Central University
Level 3 Group Diploma - Marketing
Pearson LCCI