Mariam Boafo
Accra
Summary
Recent graduate with a 1st Class Honours in BSc Food Science and Technology, specializing in analytical chemistry, food safety, and security. Gained practical expertise through two industry internships and a significant research project. I aim to pursue a Master’s degree in Food Processing and Engineering to advance food quality and safety through innovative technologies. Dedicated to supporting Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production (Processing)
Promasidor
Accra
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw production workflows to ensure that quality standards were consistently met.
- Operate and maintain processing equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues, and document process parameters.
- Led 5S implementation and training for factory workers to enhance safety to about 80%.
- Proposed effective solutions to optimize production workflow.
Industrial Attachment
Promasidor
Accra
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Supported hydrolyzation and extrusion team in processing rice and wheat flour for Yum-Vita infant cereal blends production.
- Assigned to Research and Development department focusing on innovative food product development.
- Evaluated ingredients and product prototypes for adherence to established standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align new products with consumer preferences and market trends.
- Involved in key company project undertaken by the Research and Development division.
- Conducted research to decrease the microbial load in dried red chili peppers to 90% via diverse pre-treatment methods.
Industrial Attachment
Daily Foods
Accra
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Assisted quality control team by conducting analyses on raw, packaging, and finished materials.
- Ensured compliance with operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Fostered strong workplace bonds with colleagues and leadership.
Education
BSc. - Food Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01.2024
West African Senior Secondary Certificate (WASSCE) -
Mawuli School
Ho, Ghana01.2020
Skills
- Safe laboratory practices
- Chemical handling
- Moisture content analysis
- Water activity analysis
- Microbial analysis
- Proximate analysis
- Reporting and documentation of laboratory results
- Internal Auditing
- Lean Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Analysis
- Proactive
References
- Dr. Lutterodt Erick Herman, Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, hlutterodt.cos@knust.edu.gh, +233 26 935 5437
- Mr. Isaac Quaye, Senior Production Manager, Promasidor Ghana Limited, isaac.quaye@promasidor.com, +233 24 447 4791
- Mr. Lionel Moulin, Chief Operations Manager, Promasidor Ghana Limited, lionel.moulin@promasidor.com, +233 55 256 9873
Training
- 1st Annual Scientific Research Conference (TEKCONFAB23), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 10/2023
- Association of Food Science and Technology TRATECH workshop, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 10/2023
- Food Festival Summit, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 10/2023
Achievements and projects
- Research on the fermentation process of locally produced palm wine to extend shelf-life., Bottled palm wine with an extended shelf-life of one week.
- Production of hibiscus flavored palm wine for added value and variety., Hibiscus flavored palm wine was produced and bottled.
- Standardization of the local nesting storage method of Banana (Asante Kwadu)., Created a standardized method for locally storing banana.
- Production of Soya bean yoghurt., Produced a dairy yoghurt alternative for vegans and people with milk allergies.
- Review on alternative proteins to substitute traditional meat to improve sustainability., Found several alternative proteins from 3D printed meats to plant-based proteins.
- Investigating the effect of different processing methods on the biochemical profile of peeled and unpeeled cocoyam., Unpeeled processed cocoyam has higher nutrient content than processed peeled cocoyam.
- Research on the effect of cloves in the reduction of microbial load in red chilli pepper., Cloves significantly reduced the microbial load in red chili pepper.
Extracurricular and voluntary services
- SNACK Ghana, Member, 01/2024, Present
- KNUST (Food Science and Technology Outreach Team), Member, 01/2023, 12/2024
- Mawuli Senior High School, Secretary of Mawuli School Health Club, 01/2019, 12/2020
- Mawuli Senior High School, Class Leader (science 3b), 01/2019, 12/2020
- St. Dominic Savio Junior High School, Red Cross Society Member, 01/2016, 12/2017
Timeline
Production (Processing)
Promasidor
11.2024 - Current
Industrial Attachment
Promasidor
06.2023 - 12.2025
Industrial Attachment
Daily Foods
09.2022 - 12.2025
BSc. - Food Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
West African Senior Secondary Certificate (WASSCE) -
Mawuli School
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