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Mercy Ayorkor Mensah

Shama

Summary

Experienced educator and caterer with a strong background in teaching Food and Nutrition and Management in Living. Skilled in instructing students across all levels, managing student welfare, and overseeing school operations. As a caterer, I lead and supervise event catering, ensuring exceptional service, personalized menu planning, and seamless coordination with event organizers. Dedicated to delivering excellence in both education and hospitality.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Shama Senior High School
01.2023 - Current
  • Instruct students from their first year to their final year in the subjects of Food and Nutrition and Management in Living

Caterer

Tech-Tech Ventures
01.2013 - Current

I serve as the lead cook and supervisor for my catering business. We cater for events such as weddings, birthday parties, and anniversaries. We provide food, drinks, and decorations as part of our services. As part of my duties:-

  • I provide friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Enhance client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Communicate with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.

Educator | Senior House Mistress | Head of Department

Mporhor Senior High School
03.2018 - 01.2023
  • Taught Food and Nutrition and Management in Living to students ranging from their first year to their final year
  • Managed the daily operations of both boarding and day students, ensuring the dormitories and the school compound were well-maintained, and students were accounted for
  • Oversaw the general well-being of all students, providing counseling and appropriate attention to those reporting sickness

Voluntary National Service Personnel

University Junior High School
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Assisted in teaching Basic Design and Technology, with a focus on the Home Economics option, specifically Food and Nutrition
  • Provided support to the Headmaster's office secretary, handling basic office duties

Education

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics

University of Cape Coast
05.2013

Higher National Diploma - Hotel, Catering, and Institutional Management

Takoradi Polytechnic (Now Takoradi Technical University)
07.2008

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Pragmatic Leadership
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Solution Oriented
  • Computer Literacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Fante

Timeline

Educator

Shama Senior High School
01.2023 - Current

Educator | Senior House Mistress | Head of Department

Mporhor Senior High School
03.2018 - 01.2023

Caterer

Tech-Tech Ventures
01.2013 - Current

Voluntary National Service Personnel

University Junior High School
08.2009 - 08.2010

Higher National Diploma - Hotel, Catering, and Institutional Management

Takoradi Polytechnic (Now Takoradi Technical University)

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics

University of Cape Coast
Mercy Ayorkor Mensah