Nana Kusi Appiah
Accra
Summary
Nana Kusi Appiah is a results-oriented professional with 4+ years' experience in agricultural business development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. He has proven his ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. Nana Kusi has expertise in report generation, international relations, cultural dynamics, and an expert in building strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders. He is constantly seeking a challenging role where he can leverage his skills in strategic planning and implementation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
ILM Africa Consult, Imagination Africa, SBINC Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented business development strategies for three distinct organizations within a consortium: a business accelerator, an NGO, and an engineering firm
- Focused on securing funding, partnerships, and clients across diverse sectors
- Managed marketing and communications for all three entities
- Number of People Supervised:7
- Achievements: Secured four (4) new partnerships for ILM Africa Consult
- Generated six (6) leads for SBINC Solutions, leading to new contracts and partnerships
- Increased brand awareness for Imagination Africa by25% through targeted media campaigns
- Won the Innovative employee for2024
Co- Founder & Business Development Manager
GanaFert Limited
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Led business development, resulting in25% revenue increase and15% improved market positioning
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies and managed sales pipeline
- Number of People Supervised:10
- Achievements: Successfully launched new product line, resulting in15% sales increase
- Led the team to win grants amounting to a total of $20,000 in the first three years of operation
Remote Call Agent
Farmerline Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided remote support to over800 farmers, addressing inquiries, offering technical advice, building strong rapport
- Successfully troubleshooted farming challenges remotely
- Number of People Supervised:0
- Achievements: Resolved over80% of farmer inquiries remotely, improving farmer satisfaction
Field Supervisor
Farmerline Ltd
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Trained25 enumerators, implemented robust data collection (zero data loss), conducted land assessments for optimized crop yield
- Managed field teams, ensuring timely data collection and reporting
- Number of People Supervised:25
- Achievements: Improved data accuracy by10%, leading to better decision-making
Assistant Agric Officer
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted crop inspections (90% project success), managed cocoa and cashew farm
- Provided technical assistance to farmers
- Number of People Supervised:9
- Achievements: Successfully implemented new pest control program
Laboratory Assisstant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with laboratory tasks, participated in tests and analyses, maintaining accurate records
- Learned various soil testing techniques
- Number of People Supervised:0
- Achievements:
Education
Badge - High-Performance Teams and Design Thinking
01.2023
Developed skills in team leadership, problem-solving, and innovative thinking
Certificate of Completion - Youth Climate Training
01.2023
Enhanced understanding of climate change impacts on agriculture and sustainable solutions
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
01.2020
Comprehensive education in agricultural principles, practices, and management, including coursework in general management
Skills
- Strong analytical, reporting, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Proficient in MS Office Suite, Data Collections Tools
Certification
- Agripreneurship101 - Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),2023
- Financial Literacy101 - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
- How to create a professional network - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
- Public Speaking - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
Working Languages
Arabic
English: Fluent
French: Basic
Kiswahili
Portuguese
Spanish
References
Donna, Amoah, MIS Director, amoahdonna4@gmail.com, +233247119651, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Accomplishments
- Country Delegate for the World Bank Group Youth Summit,2023
- Won a $10,000 grant from Kosmos Innovation Center, under the Mastercard Foundation,2024
- Represented African Union as a Climate Innovator at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya,2023
- Best Graduating Student, Regal Int. School,2013
Disclaimer
I, the undersigned, certify that this information correctly describes me, my qualifications and my experience. I understand that I may be disqualified from this and other roles if parts of this CV is false. Full Name: Nana Kusi Appiah Date:20th December,2024
Affiliations
- Member of the WIN NRW.AFRIKA - Innovation made in NRW, a two months exchange program in partnership with the State of NRW, Germany, to establish partnerships between Ghana and North-Rhine Westphalia.
- Member of the WHO Technical Working Group on developing an implementation guidance for School Health Services
- Kosmos Innovation Center, National Rep for Event Organization
- YALI West Africa Alumnus (Business & Entrepreneurship Cohort42)
Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372622536_A_REVIEW_OF_USE_OF_PLANTAIN_PEELS_AS_ORGANIC_NUTRIENT_SOURCE_FOR_TOMATO_SEEDLINGS
Timeline
Business Development Manager - ILM Africa Consult, Imagination Africa, SBINC Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Remote Call Agent - Farmerline Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2023
Field Supervisor - Farmerline Ltd
09.2021 - 01.2023
Co- Founder & Business Development Manager - GanaFert Limited
06.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Agric Officer - Ministry of Food and Agriculture
09.2020 - 08.2021
Laboratory Assisstant - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
07.2019 - 09.2019
Dunin Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre - Badge, High-Performance Teams and Design Thinking
Global Youth Coalition (in collaboration with Oxford University) - Certificate of Completion, Youth Climate Training
University of Ghana - Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
- Agripreneurship101 - Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),2023
- Financial Literacy101 - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
- How to create a professional network - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
- Public Speaking - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,2024
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