EBENEZER OTU-NYARKO
CONTACT:
*** ****** *****, ***********, **. 06226, USA, Tel: 860-933-
5906
email: *********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
To be the perfect team player delivering efficient service
towards the achievement of corporate goals and objectives
through dedication, integrity and an inherent passion for success.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ASSISTANT MILL MANAGER, Central Connecticut Coop Feeds (08/2010-
09/2011)
Feed Manufacturing Plant
Managed a 1,000 tons/week milling facility with 2 shift operation,
Coordinated rail ingredient/ commodity receipt systems.
Set performance standards, managed cost, established budgets, set price
of products
Formulated feed rations using least cost options
Trained employees to handle pelletizing machines, roller mills, bulk
weighing systems grinders and the operation of storage silos
Scheduled mill maintenance activities.
Visits Poultry customers as specialist in crisis situation
Laboratory
Managed plant laboratory to test moisture, aflatoxins, PDIs and liaised
with other laboratories to run composite proximate analysis and medications
for ingredients and feeds.
Safety
Performed hazard analysis of the Feedmill complex, evaluated existing
Safety and Loss prevention programs.
Developed an emergency preplan of the complex for life safety and loss
control
Provided safety training for employees and delivery truck drivers
Administrative
- Reviewed weekly usage of major commodities for
further action
- Gathered income and expense information.
- Responsible for documentations on company policies,
safety programs, and training in meeting the requirements
of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
and FDA
- Reduced Insurance Premiums through Risk Management
Programs.
- Reviewed trucking and mill expenses and improved areas of
potential savings
AGRO SALES MANAGER, Ghana Agro Food Company Ltd. Tema, Ghana (12 /
2003- 07/ 2004)
Responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating all activities in
relation to the growth or increase in market share of the SANKOFA range of
animal feeds and allied products.
Responsible for company's agro sales nationwide. Includes network of six
major sales depots across the nation. Managed sales team comprising sales
representatives, depot coordinators, technical consultants and
administrative staff.
Set company's agro sales targets in consultation with the managing director
and worked to realize its achievement.
Responsible for pricing of company's agro products.
Responsible for organizing company's agro seminars for poultry and
livestock farmers and presiding over technical matters related thereof.
Responsible for all marketing activities of the department.
Responsible for assessing credit worthiness of agro clients and
recommending key customers for such facilities.
ASSISTANT FEED MILL MANAGER / Nutritionist, Ghana Agro Food Company Ltd.
Tema, Ghana (1997 - 2003)
Managed 7 tons/hour milling facility and 150 workforce to produce animal
feed products
Set performance standards, managed cost, established budgets, set price
of products
Formulated feed rations using least cost options
Trained employees to handle pelletizing machines, roller mills, bulk
weighing systems and the operation of storage silos
Scheduled mill maintenance activities.
Involved in the procurement of high quality raw materials around the world.
Set nutritive standards of the raw materials for suppliers
Enhanced technology transfer to farmers by aiding them with mobile least
cost formulating program for feed preparation at seminars and workshops
Responsible for new product development
Responsible for inventory management
POULTRY FARM MANAGER, Kwagyasco Farms Complex, Ghana (1996-1997)
- Responsible for 5 Poultry farm units (100,000 birds)
each
- Managed replacement bird scheme
- Responsible for Hatchery operations
- Responsible for Feed mill operations
- Responsible for Feed formulations for all groups and
ages of birds
EDUCATION
2004-2010 University of Connecticut, USA
PhD (Animal Science)
2009 University of North Carolina, USA
Certificate in Feed milling
2000-2001 University of Ghana, Ghana
Master of Ag. Administration
2001 Kansas State University, USA
Certificate in Flour milling
1991-1996 University of Science & Tech, Gh
B.Sc. (Animal Science)
REFERENCES
Dr. Michael Darre,
Professor, Department of Animal Science,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT-06269.
Phone: 860-***-****
E-mail: *******.*****@*****.***
Dr. Peter Scheifele
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and
Disorders,
College of Allied Health Sciences,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45267.
Phone: 513-***-****
E-mail: peter.scheifele@.uc.edu
Mr. Gerald Wilfligseder
Fmr. General Manager
Ghana Agro Food Company (GAFCO)
Board Chairman
Ameropa, Kosovo
Phone: 43-650-*******
Email : gw.molinero@ msillosi.com
Mr. Joseph Omari
Plant Manager
Seaboard Feedmills
Ghana, Tema
email: **********@*****.***