Business Development Food Safety
Resume:
STANLEY SMITH-ACQUAH (FSSC *****)
Tema, Ghana *** • 020******* • adyrv0@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Projects and Operations Specialist with experience developing realistic solutions from different industrial stems. Committed to resolving problems and maintaining accurate metrics and reports. Commended for consistently meeting new technical challenges and finding solutions to satisfy customer needs. SKILLS
• Interpersonal Communication
• Planning and Coordination
• Design Thinking in Problem resolution
• Agriculture Value Chain Analyses/ Post-
Harvest
• Project Management and Quality Management
Systems Audit
• Greenhouse Engineering, Production and
Management
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance
WORK HISTORY
Freelance Agribusiness & Food Safety Auditor (FSSC 22000 v5.1) 04/2022- Current
• Food Safety Pre- Certification/ 1st -3rd type Auditing
• Food Intolerance and Allergies
• Root Cause Analyses
• Food Traceability
Agribusiness Development and Production Manager
SmithField Agribusiness LLC - Tema, Ghana 12/2018 – 03/ 2022
• Greenhouse Production Manager-in- Charge of Tomato, Bell Peppers and Cucumbers
• Boosted success of organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
• Supported with business analytics, documentation and data modeling.
• Developed strategic development plans to support future projects. Head of Business Development Strategy (Business/ Technology) Ghalani (Agricultural Value Chain Software) Limited - Accra, Ghana 01/2018 – 12/2018
• Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
• Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers to improve offerings.
• Decreased product defects 50% by implementing quality assurance guidelines.
• Designed architecture and process flow with Software developers to use in building software applications.
Assistant Construction Project Manager
Crown Builders Construction LTD (Contractors of The Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints Church, West Africa Regional Office) - Accra, Ghana 11/2016 - 12/2017
• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
• Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
• Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Quality, Health and Safety audits
Business and Facilities Manager
Delta Complex School - Tema, Ghana 01/2016 - 09/2016
• Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
• General administration processes and duties for the school.
• Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance. Warehouse, Procurement and Logistics Officer
S.F. International Commodity Co. Ltd - Tema, Ghana 03/2015 - 12/2015
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Fleet management
ICT Classroom Teacher
Saint John Bosco Basic School - Tema, Ghana 09/2013 - 08/2014
• Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
• Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use. Administrative Assistant Intern
Acquah Consult Co. Ltd - Accra, Ghana 06/2010 - 08/2012
• Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintained status reports for client projects.
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Economics and Business Administration Catholic University College of Ghana - Fiapre, Brong Ahafo Ghana 05/2013
• Elected to President for Private University Students Association of Ghana in 2013.
• Member of SRC Executive Body
WASSCE: Business
Pope John's Senior High School - Koforidua, Ghana 05/2013 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
YALI Outstanding Leadership Award RLC, West Africa- 06/2019 CERTIFICATIONS
• Tackling Global Food Crisis,2016 by Queen's University Belfast.
• Association of Certified Chartered Economists (ACCE) of American Association of Finance Management USA- January 2013- Present
• Institute of Commercial Management, (ICM-UK) Single Subject of Diploma in Human Resources Management - June 2008- May 2009
• Food Safety and Management Systems (FSSC 22000 v5.1) Internal Auditor (Bureau Veritas Certified) - 03/2022
• Institute of Food and Agribusiness Leadership/ Agribusiness Academy- 12/2020-05/2021 1. Introduction to Food Distribution Systems
2. Introduction to Packaging and Transportation
3. Agricultural Technology 1
4. Agricultural Technology 2
5. Understanding Urban Agriculture
6. Urban Agriculture Production
7. Urban Agriculture Value Chains
8. Digital Distribution and Logistics
9. Agribusiness and Future Food Trends
10. Agriculture Business Models
TRAININGS
• Pyramid Centre For Sustainable Development – 11/2021 Farm Assurance (Certifications) and Food Safety Management Systems for Inspectors and Lead Auditors:
Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, GlobalGAP, Quality Management Systems, Food Safety and Management Systems
REFERENCES
Mr. Joshua Ayinbora
C.E.O of GROITAL
adyrv0@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. George Kafui Agbozo
Director, Part Time/Weekend School & Lecturer
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Catholic University College of Ghana.
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