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MAAME SIKA MENSA-BONSU
KUMASU
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of solving complex challenges through innovative strategies. Recognized for a strong work ethic and exceptional analytical capabilities, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams and roles. Consistently delivers outstanding results under pressure in fast-paced environments, showcasing the ability to thrive amidst tight deadlines. Skilled in harmonizing technical expertise with clear communication to drive project success and promote organizational advancement.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Centre of Health and Environment Research
Environmental Specialist Trainee
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Trained to improve company compliance with environmental regulations through regular audits and evaluations of operations.
- Trained to reduce environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and identifying potential hazards.
- Trained to manage the remediation process for contaminated sites, restoring them to safe conditions for future use.
- Trained to develop comprehensive waste management plans to minimize environmental impact and reduce disposal costs.
- Trained to identy training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
- Trained to conduct research on local ecosystems, providing valuable insights for habitat restoration projects.
Duke Engage Ghana
Site Coordinator
06.2025 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- · Managing all concerns regarding student health, social/cultural adjustment, participation, living accommodations, and safety, and reporting issues in a timely fashion to the Program Director.
- Documenting all expenses. Tracking expenditures against the approved budget to ensure that funds are spent as budgeted and that the program stays within budget. Serving as the primary point of contact for issues related to housing and other logistics.
Integrated Water Management Institute- Living Labs
Trainee
06.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Training in recirculatory aquaculture systems.
- Training in centralized sewage treatment with centralized effluent flow.
- Training in non-carbonized briquette fuel production with no binder additive.
- Training in Waste-to-Energy: Production of biogas from faecal sludge (other waste) using an anaerobic biodigester for electricity production.
Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre
Research Assistant
01.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Performed extensive field sampling and analysis of soil, water, air, hazardous materials and other related environmental media.
- Monitored the performance of wastewater treatment systems and prepared associated reports.
- Analyzed data collected from environmental testing activities using standard laboratory equipment.
- Prepared technical reports summarizing findings from environmental investigations and audits.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
Daovtech Design Group
Clerk of Works
09.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports on progress made on construction site
- Managed a filing system of relevant documents of all construction companies
- Retrieved information or files requested by colleagues or supervisors.
- Copied,scanned and faxed relevant documents when necessary
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
- Monitored project progress against schedule demands to meet construction deadlines.
Quatran Consulting
Clerk of Works
09.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.
- Closely managed site operations, keeping team production at optimal pace.
- Monitored project progress against schedule demands to meet construction deadlines.
- Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
- Classified all documents according to the construction companies on site
- Managed a filing system of all employees(engineers, artisans) on site
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
- Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Engineering Intern
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with research on environmental engineering projects and initiatives.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data and samples related to water, air, and soil quality.
- Analyzed laboratory results for compliance with environmental regulations.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from field studies and laboratory analyses.
- Provided technical support in the development of environmental engineering plans.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
12-2024
University Overview
- Member of the Fundraising committee of Engineers without Borders(KNUST)
- Major in: Environmental Engineering
- Continuing Education: Communication Skills, French For Communication, Environmental Quality Engineering
- Workshops and Seminars Attended: Climate change and Energy
- Projects and Research: Microbial Components of sachet water in Kenyasi, Sanitation at Ayeduase Market
University of Ghana
Certificate from Climate Change Innovation
09-2024
Total Energy/ KNUST
Certificate from Climate Change And Energy
09-2023
Holy Child School
High School Diploma
09-2019
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA
- Major in: General Science
- Scholarship Recipient
- Member of the Ghana United Nations Students Association
- Dean's List
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Grace Baptist School
Basic Education Certificate from Basic Education Certificate
01-2013
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA
- Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List
- Academic Achievements and Honors: Best graduating student
Skills
- Database Management
- Office Administration
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Office( Word, Excel )
- AI ( Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Report Preparation
- Data Collection
- Field research
- Laboratory Testing
- Specimen Preparation
Accomplishments
- Best BECE graduating student in Oforikrom(2013)
- Head Girls Prefect (Grace Baptist School)
- Finalist of public speaking challenge (KNUST)
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Chess
- Reading
- Cycling
Certification
- WASSCE
- BECE
- CLIMATE AND ENERGY
Languages
French
Beginner
A1
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Duke Engage Ghana
06.2025 - 07.2025
Environmental Specialist Trainee
Centre of Health and Environment Research
11.2024 - Current
Trainee
Integrated Water Management Institute- Living Labs
06.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre
01.2024 - 06.2024
Clerk of Works
Daovtech Design Group
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clerk of Works
Quatran Consulting
09.2022 - 09.2022
Environmental Engineering Intern
Environmental Protection Agency
09.2021 - 12.2021
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
University of Ghana
Certificate from Climate Change Innovation
Total Energy/ KNUST
Certificate from Climate Change And Energy
Holy Child School
High School Diploma
Grace Baptist School
Basic Education Certificate from Basic Education Certificate
References
References available upon request.
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