Vincent Abubakar Arkornor
Kumasi,Ghana
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in health inspection and food hygiene, complemented by a strong foundation in occupational health and environmental impact assessment. Demonstrates a deep understanding of environmental protection laws, waste management protocols, and noise level measurement. Committed to promoting safety consciousness and environmental awareness through effective disease control strategies and pest control knowledge. Aspires to leverage skills in advancing sustainable practices within the industry.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Environmental health officer
Local Government and Rural Development
Kumasi, Ghana
2016.09 - Current
- Trained staff members on proper handling of hazardous materials, enhancing workplace safety.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop effective environmental policies.
- Monitored air and water quality regularly, maintaining healthy living conditions for the community.
- Investigated complaints regarding food safety, leading to improved restaurant hygiene practices.
- Negotiated with violators to ensure they comply with regulations, preventing further breaches.
- Contributed towards creating sustainable communities by implementing green building principles in town planning projects.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from inspections for informed decision making by authorities.
- Enhanced community awareness on environmental health issues through active participation in public forums.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during environmental disasters, minimizing damage and loss of life.
- Witnessed in court proceedings as an expert witness ensuring justice is served.
- Improved local environmental standards by conducting regular inspections.
- Conducted risk assessments for effective management of environmental health hazards.
- Reviewed planning applications for potential impact on the environment, safeguarding natural resources effectively.
- Enforced legislation related to environmental health, ensuring compliance from businesses and individuals.
- Promoted energy efficiency measures within local businesses resulting in reduced carbon emissions.
- Generated public interest in recycling initiatives through effective communication strategies.
- Provided guidance on waste management strategies, resulting in a cleaner environment.
- Performed random inspections of food preparation areas to assess hygiene compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Garden City University College
Kumasi 2019.09 - 2022.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Environmental Health
Tamale School Of Hygiene
2012.09 - 2014.06
West African Senior High Certificate Examnation - General Arts
Koase Secondary Technical School
Ghana 2006.05 - 2009.06
Skills
- Health inspection expertise
- Food hygiene inspection
- Occupational health knowledge
- Environmental impact assessment
- Environmental awareness
- Safety consciousness
- Environmental protection laws
- Waste management protocols
- Noise level measurement
- Disease control strategies
- Pest control knowledge
- Noise pollution measurement
- Waste management techniques
Affiliations
- Helps develop discipline, mental toughness, and the ability to focused and perform under pressure in demanding professional environments.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Garden City University College
2019.09 - 2022.06
Environmental health officer
Local Government and Rural Development
2016.09 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Environmental Health
Tamale School Of Hygiene
2012.09 - 2014.06
West African Senior High Certificate Examnation - General Arts
Koase Secondary Technical School
2006.05 - 2009.06