Loise Bemah Sarfo
University Graduate
Kumasi
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards masters in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating fish and water conservation research. Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Natural Resources Management with Fisheries and Water Resources as Major. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research and Sales Assistant Manager
Consulting In Aquatic Research And Training For Development (CART4-D)
Kumasi
10.2023 - Current
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Participated in all water quality measurements.
- Assisted in aquaponics experiment for sustainability.
- Supported lab team with fish sampling, disease control, fish tank conditioning and water treatment processes.
- Supported lab activities by maintaining inventory and chemical stocks and cleaning lab equipment.
- Collected, analyzed and reviewed experimental data for publication and presentation.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Compiled data from fish feed trial experiments.
- Researched and interpreted large volumes of scientific data and literature.
- Compiled data for supervision and analysis using excel.
- Conducted routine and standardized experiments in controlled settings.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Allocated and managed laboratory space and resources.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
- Identified grant sources and supported bids to win project funding.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
- Entered, coded and processed vendor invoices and helped track expenses for capitalizations.
- Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Conducted daily effective sales huddles with four-person team to focus on behaviors that would convert to sales.
- Designed innovative market strategy to boost market penetration, increasing operating profit margin by 30% in 2023.
Intern, GIS Department
Kumasi Regional Forestry Commission
Kumasi
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Learnt how to create maps, shapefiles, quadrats and pick coordinates.
- Explored in remote sensing, Land Use Land Cover Change, Arc GIS and Google Earth to acquire new techniques.
- Assisted in activities of Green Ghana project.
- Participated in nursery activities and identification of trees and wildlife.
Records Clerk and Medical Interpreter
Rainbow Eye Clinic
Kumasi
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted with data entry and answering incoming calls as required.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and Doctor.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to inquiries and requests for information.
- Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.
- Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
- Managed over 30 customer calls per day.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
Retail Sales Associate
PESA Enterprise
Kumasi
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash and counting change.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Increased sales by 30%.
- Supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Answered customer questions about products and services and helped locate merchandise.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Participated in loading and unloading of goods for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management
University of Energy And Natural Resources
Sunyani, Ghana 09.2019 - 10.2023
Diploma - General Science
Kofi Agyei Senior High
Kumasi, Ghana 08.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
Data Entry
References
DR. PETER SANFUL
Senior Lecturer Director,
Centre for Grants, Research and Innovation (CeGRI)
Department of Fisheries and Water Resources
School of Natural Resources
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani.
peter.sanful@uenr.edu.gh
+233244955821
PROF. EMMANUEL ANOKYE FRIMPONG
Graduate Director, Professor,
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg
frimp@vt.edu
+13052241968
Timeline
Research and Sales Assistant Manager
Consulting In Aquatic Research And Training For Development (CART4-D)
10.2023 - Current
Intern, GIS Department
Kumasi Regional Forestry Commission
06.2022 - 08.2022
Records Clerk and Medical Interpreter
Rainbow Eye Clinic
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management
University of Energy And Natural Resources
09.2019 - 10.2023
Diploma - General Science
Kofi Agyei Senior High
08.2016 - 06.2019
Retail Sales Associate
PESA Enterprise
06.2016 - 09.2020
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