Francis Ala Adjetey
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Turning Leaf Services, adept in resource management and fostering inclusive environments. Excelled in food science and quality improvements, enhancing safety and efficiency. Skilled in preventive maintenance and effective communication, achieving significant advancements in collaborative and educational settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Enterprise Worker
Turning Leaf Services
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised a diverse team with varying intellectual abilities, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged effective collaboration to achieve planned activities and targets.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
Grauduate Research and Teaching/Lab Assistant
University of Manitoba, Food Science
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Set up laboratory environments and prepared samples and reagents for instructional demonstrations, ensuring accuracy and safety in all procedures.
- Explained complex scientific concepts in food chemistry and food analysis clearly and effectively to support student understanding and engagement.
- Guided students in effective lab report writing and scientific communication, providing feedback and strategies to improve clarity, structure, and technical accuracy
Undergraduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assist in the drafting and development of the course structure and study guide for the 2020-2021 academic year for (Introduction to Food Science and Technology, Research Design and Implementation) and preparation of lecture notes/presentations
- Taught groups (over 200 students) of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Served as a liaison between students and faculty members, ensuring clear communication regarding academic progress and expectations.
- Contributed to departmental meetings and initiatives aimed at evaluating program effectiveness and identifying areas for growth.
- Mentored and supervised undergraduate students, guiding them towards academic success and personal growth.
Food Processing/Undergraduate Research Intern
Nestle Ghana Limited
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Obtained valuable industry exposure through collaborations with external partners on joint research initiatives.
- Streamlined data analysis processes for more efficient and accurate results interpretation.
- Expanded personal knowledge base by attending guest lectures, workshops, and other educational opportunities provided by the university community.
- Assisted graduate students with their projects as needed, enhancing collaborative skills and deepening understanding of advanced concepts.
- Sampling of effluent for quality analysis ( TDS, TSS, Alkalinity, pH, Turbidity, BOD, COD)
- Operation of Dissolved Air Floatation Unit for removal of fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) in effluents, Ultra Filtration-Reverse Osmosis unit for recycling wastewater to factory cooling tower, Belt Filter-Press for drying activated sludge, and the management of the drying beds
- General management and operation of the wastewater treatment plant
- Quality checks on packaging material and packaged food products
- Supervision of the operation of the VFFS machines and the quality checks associated with their operation
- Ensuring safety and hygienic conditions before the commencement of work
- Control of waste reduction associated with packaging materials by systematically finding the root course and proposing solutions to their occurrence
- Basic problem-solving techniques: Go-See-Think-Do, Fishbone Approach, Breakdown Analysis
- Understanding of the basic operation of the vacuum band dryer, the process flow, and the production of beverages (Milo, Chocolim, Nescafe)
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana08-2020
IPMC Professional - Software Engineering
Intercom Programming And Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
Tema, Ghana05-2016
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Resource Management
- Food science
- Food quality
- Safe food-handling techniques
- Quality Training Programs
- Quality improvements implementation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
GMP for Food Safety (Foundational Course for ISO 22000)
Timeline
Social Enterprise Worker
Turning Leaf Services
10.2024 - Current
Grauduate Research and Teaching/Lab Assistant
University of Manitoba, Food Science
09.2023 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2020 - 09.2021
Food Processing/Undergraduate Research Intern
Nestle Ghana Limited
02.2019 - 05.2019
GMP for Food Safety (Foundational Course for ISO 22000)
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
IPMC Professional - Software Engineering
Intercom Programming And Manufacturing Co. (IPMC)
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