RICHARD CUDJOE
Accra, Greater Accra Region (233-********* *********@**.***.***.*** **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Tudu, Accra-Ghana
HND, Civil Engineering September 2023
Thesis: Effect of poor drainage on road pavement, supervised by Ing. Surv.Dr. Tina D. Wemegah
B-TECH (Bachelor of Technology)
Starting next academic year October 21st 2025
ACADEMY OF CHRIST THE KING CAPE COAST Abura, Cape Coast- Ghana
WASSCE certificate May 2017
JT CLUSTER OF SCHOOL, OMEGA SCHOOLS
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) 2006-2012, 2012-2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS National Service
Practitioner in Geotechnical Investigation Materials Engineer
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) on unengineered road prior for engineering.
●Analyzing and interpretation of DCPt results obtained using the UK DCP software.
●Recommending Cut or fill of the unpaved surface base on the result of California Bearing Ratio (CBR) values.
●Research on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) material as a wearing course in asphalt pavement design.
●Laboratory test on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement material.
●Supervising of the ongoing dualiazation of the Adenta- Dodowa road
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Ablaza Manet Road to community 18 (Spintex)
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Sakumono Estate
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Teshie bush road
●Determining the strength of concrete slab, kerbs and walls at Tema using Schmidt’s Hammer
●Determining the strength of drains and culverts casted on the Dodowa-Adenta road dualiazation
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Mempeasem East Legon
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Military Cemetery
●Supervising the scarification of Road at East Legon
●Visual inspection on the dualiazation of the Spintex road phase II
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Teshie Aboma
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at 37 old DVLA building (Energy City)
●Determining the strength of concrete slab, kerbs and walls at Adenta-Dodowa using Schmidt’s Hammer
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) at Darkuman Oak.Street
●Supervision of an asphaltic overlay at New Bank of Ghana Roads ( Mayor road)
●Mapping of roads
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) for the construction of Mayor Mahama avenue area roads
●Running of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer test (DCPt) for the dualiazation of atomic junction to kwabena roundabout
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS Internship
Laboratory works Kaneshie, Accra - Ghana, 2022
●Curing and crushing of concrete to determine the desire strength.
●Casting of concrete cubs using the molds.
●Sieve analysis test of different samples of materials.
●Taking reading from the presimeter and measuring
●Determine the strength of building using the Schmidt hammer at Dodowa
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Remy’s Lodge Bar and Grilled March 2020 -March 2023
Duties Receptionist
Greeting visitors and clients
Managing phone calls and messages
Booking appointments and meetings
Directing visitors to respective departments or personnel
Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Data entry and record-keeping
Filling and organizing documents
Mark rentals and company limited September 2017 – November 2017
Duties Store keeper
Record keeping and documentation
Receive and Inspect incoming goods
Issue materials and supplies to department or personnel
Monitor and report stock discrepancies, damages or losses
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Ghana Football Association Division 3 league November 2023 – March 2024
●DUR football team in the recent civil service week games
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Quality Control: Proficient in DCP test running, analyzing and recommendations
Interests: Football, Auto-card program/Revit, Excel sheet program and music
Skill:
Good communication
Ability to multitask
Teamwork
Practioner in Revit
Good in Excel worksheet.
REFERENCES
Dr. Michael Bekoe CONTACT
Principal Engineer at Department of Urban Roads. +233-**-***-****
Ing. Alexander Gogoe
Principal Maintenance Engineer at Department of Urban Roads +233-**-***-****
Ing. Dr. Elias Ofei
Assistant Engineer at Department of Urban Roads +233-**-***-****
Ing. Emmanuel Arkorful
Assistant Geologist at Department of Urban Roads +233-**-***-****
Ing. Mr. Andrew Mensah
Maintenance Engineer at Department of Urban Roads (+233 )055-***-*****
Richard Cudjoe,
*********@**.***.***.**
27th November, 2024.,
Dear Sir/Madam,
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS CIVIL ENGINEERING
I would like to apply for position as civil engineer in your respected organisation.
I am Richard Cudjoe, a strong and energetic young man in my middle Twenties with a full knowledge in Civil Engineering as a Geotechnical Engineer at Department of Urban Roads, Accra where I had my national service.
Through constant practices and field works, I have acquired a lot of field and office experience and able to accommodate pressure from area of work.
Upon the good attitude and personal inter-relationship, I know obviously that when this opportunity is granted to me, I will work hard with my fellow workers towards the improvement and development of the organisation.
I hope my application would be favourably considered.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Richard Cudjoe
(Contact: 054*******)