LATSU LUCAS

C/o Akey K. Frank, P.O Box MA **, Mawuli School Ho. Bankoe L.9 Prison Street, Ho, Ghana

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Personal statement

A confident and industrious individual who is keen on making impact on the growth of any corporate organisation that has special interest in agriculture and agribusiness. I hope to do this through seeking knowledge on international best practices in quality extension delivery of agricultural knowledge through the use of new technologies; processes and partnerships, which when adapted to local situations will yield the best results in uplifting the economic and social status of the organisation.

Key Skills

Technical Skills

Conducts market surveys and excellent at analyzing large amounts of data and make results oriented recommendations.

Effective leadership and management skills.

Excellent skills in key software such as Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet applications.

Communicates efficiently and effectively.

Personal Skills and Traits

Confident and open minded.

Able to learn and apply new ideas quickly.

Creative and quick at finding solutions to identified problems.

Work in and with teams to achieve collective goals.

Employment History

National Service Person (Teaching), National Service Secretariat, Adaklu Senior High Technical School

(September 2014 – July 2015)

Achievements and responsibilities:

Served as the School Students Representative Council’s (SRC) patron and imparted relevant leadership skills to the SRC membership.

Imparted practical management and technical skills to students in the agricultural department especially in general agric and animal husbandry.

Prepared students for their first ever agric practical exam in the West African Examination Councils examinations for 2015 (WASSCE)

Served on the school’s academic committee which was responsible for planning the overall academic activities of the school such as internal examinations, timetables and student and teachers appraisals.

Intern, Ministry Of Food And Agriculture,Kpando Municipal, Volta Region

(AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2013)

Achievements and responsibilities:

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Helped register farmers for government subsidised fertilizer distribution project.

Took part in the weekly forecasting and report writing.

Trained farmers on how to plant and care for new crop varieties, such as pro-seed, chilli pepper and pineapple MD2.

Farm Manager, DuawokpeFarm,KpandoGbefi (Kpando Municipal)

(May 2009 – July 2014)

Achievements and responsibilities:

Responsible for planning the overall operation of the farm from production to marketing and sales.

Recruited and trained other staff in best farm practices while offering effective management that led to the growth of the farm.

Increased the farms output of food crops such as maize and soybeans from two tonnes in 2009 to 20 tonnes in 2014 and the farms piggery also saw tremendous increase in output over the same period.

Developed an export market for the farm’s products by linking with international marketing firms leading to increased revenue and profits for the business.

Education

Evangelical Presbyterian University College, Ho

(October 2010 – July 2014)

Bsc. Business Administration (Agribusiness)

Jim Bourton Memorial Agric Senior High School

(September 2006– May2009)

West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Hobbies & Interests

I am very much into farming and agriculture related engagements. But i also take interest in voluntary community service and sensitization on key health issues such as cholera and malaria. I also love to watch and play football.

References

Prof. Clement Dorm Dzobu

E.P University College, Ho

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Dr. Mohammed Takase

Lecturer, E.P University College

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