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Sylvia Salama Opoku

Adenta-Accra

Summary

I am a conscientious, proactive, goal-oriented sustainability scientist with a passion for innovative research and systems thinking to advance public and environmental health and sustainable resource management across the continent. I bring proven skills in managing and coordinating human and physical resources for value creation, along with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities. Known for my versatility and commitment in every organisation I have had the opportunity to serve, I am dedicated to continuous learning and to contributing positively to team success in dynamic environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Assistant

West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana
03.2023 - Current
  • Work with project leads to integrate and coordinate human and physical resources to ensure project plans are executed on schedule and within scope and budget
  • Work with project leads and administrative managers to prepare project plans, schedules, budgets, and payrolls.
  • Organize and maintain project documents and records
  • Tracking and reporting on project and team members progress
  • Provide administrative support to the project team including scheduling, organizing and managing meetings internally and with external stakeholders; stakeholder engagements; coordinating travel arrangements and procurement.

Research Assistant; MPhil Researcher

University of Ghana & Arhus University, Denmark, funded by Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA)
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed and analyzed primary qualitative and quantitative data from using series of statistical software
  • Assisted designated work package members with preparing research conceptual frameworks, plans budgets and reports.
  • Field sample collection of biotic and abiotic components of marine ecosystems.
  • Carried out bacteriological and physicochemical laboratory analysis.
  • Successfully completed and produced MPhil research thesis on marine ecosystems’ health and diarrhoea transmission pathways in coastal communities


Student Research Internship

University of Ghana & University of Applied Forest Sciences, Rottenburg-Germany
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Participated in project development and management training.
  • Co-managed Ghanaian student-team, prepared budgets and reports.
  • Worked with research staff and students from UAFS to develop and test frameworks and a prototype machine for sustainable coconut husk waste management and income generation in Ghana.
  • Participated in social media communication and public engagements to educate. communities/stakeholders on sustainable coconut husk waste management and income generation in Ghana.

International Baccalaureate Head Facilitator

Cornerstone International Academy C.I.A
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Head Facilitator
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 ·

Experience: Collaborating with academic heads & administrators to adjust and design coursework, evaluation/testing

lead for PYP Year 2 academic administration, flipped classroom and classroom managment lead

managing and coordinating activities of designated grade (9 teachers and 158 students)

Use of IB Managebac software for tracking and assessing students, teachers,parents progress, reports and feedbacks

  • Homerooom Facilitator IB PYP Year 3 & 4 teaching Homeroom facilitator for Language Arts, Math, Science integrated with Social Studies (also known as Units Of Inquiry)
  • flipped classroom and classroom management

Teacher

G.I.U International Christian Academy
09.2017 - 08.2018

Cambridge International Education Teacher

  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives for science and religious studies.

Assistant Medical Laboratory Scientist (NSS)

Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Analyzed specimens for the presence of bacterial pathogens using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, and microscopic examination
  • Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Education

Google Project Management
01.2024

Certificate - Project Management Professional Training

Project Management Institute, USAaccredited-Cambridge Centre of Excellence
Cambridge Centre Of ExcellenBritish Council, Ghana
01.2024

Master of Philosophy - Sustainability Science

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
12.2022

Certificate - Sustainable Development

KTH, Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm Sweden (Virtual)
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Ahmadu Bello University
Kaduna, Nigeria
12.2015

Skills

  • Agile and Waterfall project management
  • Software Proficiency and working knowledge: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Asana, Trellos and Spreadsheet project management software; SPSS, R and Excel for research data management
  • Bacteriological and physicochemical (in-situ and ex-situ) laboratory analysis
  • Soft skills: Integrity, adaptability, active listening and fluent speaking, critical thinking, attention to details empathy, open-mindedness, team spirit, developing under pressure

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/18/94
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

Keyreferences

  • Prof. Gordon A. Awandare, Pro Vice-Chancellor (ASA), University of Ghana, West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, gawandare@ug.edu.gh
  • Dr. Daniel Nukpezah, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana, dnukpezah@staff.ug.edu.gh
  • Ms. Sika Menka, Grants Manager, West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, waccbipmanager@ug.edu.gh
  • Mrs. Chloe Wellingson, Head of School, Cornerstone International Academy, inquiry@cia.edu.gh

Timeline

Senior Research Assistant

West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana
03.2023 - Current

Research Assistant; MPhil Researcher

University of Ghana & Arhus University, Denmark, funded by Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA)
08.2021 - 10.2022

Student Research Internship

University of Ghana & University of Applied Forest Sciences, Rottenburg-Germany
02.2021 - 08.2021

International Baccalaureate Head Facilitator

Cornerstone International Academy C.I.A
07.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher

G.I.U International Christian Academy
09.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Medical Laboratory Scientist (NSS)

Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
09.2016 - 08.2017

Google Project Management

Certificate - Project Management Professional Training

Project Management Institute, USAaccredited-Cambridge Centre of Excellence

Master of Philosophy - Sustainability Science

University of Ghana

Certificate - Sustainable Development

KTH, Royal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Ahmadu Bello University
Sylvia Salama Opoku