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KWAKU ASAMOAH

Barrie,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking Health and Safety Professional with diverse client service experience and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Excellent at promoting health and safety in the workplace with strong skills in conducting health and safety training. Superior ability to identify and investigate hazards in the workplace and provide recommendations for correctives. Strong written and verbal communication with outstanding customer service skills gained through training and practical experience. Highly knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet research and social media.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Health & Safety Technician

SAFETECH ENVIRONMENTAL LTD.
01.2022 - Current
  • Receive project assignments from Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
  • Conduct effective and accurate visual inspections, sample collection, on-site testing, assessment and monitoring to evaluate site conditions in accordance with scope of work/proposal.
  • Use direct-reading instrumentation, sampling equipment and other methods to determine the extent of water damage, measure airborne/surface contamination levels and evaluate drying.
  • Upkeep sampling equipment used, conducting maintenance & calibration as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Prepare thorough written technical reports based on information gathered through field sampling and assessments.
  • Provide appropriate conclusions & recommendations based on site assessment and interpretation of analytical results in comparison to current regulatory limits, standards, and guidelines.
  • Participate in site meetings and hold conversations with clients and restoration contractors to determine project needs and gather required project information.

Customer Advisor

HINDUJA GLOBAL SOLUTION
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Respond to incoming customer queries regarding billing, payments, existing and new services, promotions and offers, upgrade or downgrade of services, payments, etc.
  • Promote and educate customers on offers and promotions, new products in the market, and the value of the service provided by the client
  • De-escalate situations by providing workable alternatives that satisfy the customer and help to retain them
  • Promote and educate customers on new products in the market

Occupational Health & Safety Intern

LAFARGE CANADA
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for monthly health focus for toolbox talk
  • Planned and promoted health and safety events
  • Created investigation checklist
  • Reviewed and updated health and safety policies
  • Created health and safety presentations, videos, and posters for lessons learned
  • Conducted gap assessment for various tasks
  • Evaluated health and safety standards
  • Attended various health and safety meetings

Driver

FIRST STUDENT
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Ensured children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing the street while the bus was stopped
  • Directed passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
  • Completed logbooks and reports
  • Performed pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection and oversaw all aspects of the vehicle
  • Communicated with passengers, dispatchers and drivers using two-way radio systems

Field Sale Representative

LG ELECTRONICS
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day client liaison at a retail level
  • Fostered strong relationships with retailers
  • Conducted weekly training and coaching sessions for retail staff
  • Provided weekly sales assistance at different locations
  • Gathered market analysis and reported market trends of how the product is perceived in the market
  • Provided feedback to the Regional Field Manager and client

Education

Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Herzing College
09.2021

General Chemistry

Ryerson University
07.2018

Computer Interactive

University of Birmingham
07.2011

National Diploma - IT

Greenwich Community College
06.2008

Skills

  • Safety documentation
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety training delivery
  • Confined space entry

Timeline

Occupational Health & Safety Technician

SAFETECH ENVIRONMENTAL LTD.
01.2022 - Current

Occupational Health & Safety Intern

LAFARGE CANADA
07.2021 - 09.2021

Driver

FIRST STUDENT
11.2019 - 07.2021

Customer Advisor

HINDUJA GLOBAL SOLUTION
01.2019 - 01.2022

Field Sale Representative

LG ELECTRONICS
10.2018 - 01.2019

General Chemistry

Ryerson University

Computer Interactive

University of Birmingham

National Diploma - IT

Greenwich Community College

Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Herzing College
KWAKU ASAMOAH