Gloria Dahaman

Gloria Dahaman EDUCATION Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc. Agricultural Biotechnology - First Class Honours Kumasi, Ghana Aug 2018 - Nov 2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Admin Support, Operations and Planning, Chaku Foods Aug 2024 – March 2025 • Led cross-functional operations, managing administrative tasks, scheduling, and document organization to enhance team efficiency. • Drafted key business documents, including MoUs, NDAs, partnership letters, ensuring clarity and alignment with company goals. • Spearheaded recruitment efforts, overseeing the careers account, drafting case studies, and job descriptions, and coordinating hiring processes to attract top talent. • Conducted field research for ChakuTech, gathering critical data to support the development of the technology. • Managed stakeholder engagement and deliverables, taking meeting notes, tracking action items, and ensuring timely execution of projects. Coordinator, Goalpha Hub (Part-time) Jan 2024 – present • Lead the research and enhancement of the "Science Box 2.0," refining experiment modules to improve the quality and impact of STEM education for students. • Conducting rigorous testing and validation of new experiments, ensuring accuracy and ease of replication for learners. • Streamlining the procurement and packaging process of lab apparatus, cutting costs by 15% while maintaining quality and accessibility. Teaching and Research Assistant, Faculty of Agriculture, KNUST Nov 2022 – Oct 2023 • Assisted in designing and delivering engaging course content, improving student comprehension in core agricultural biotechnology subjects. • Evaluated and graded over 200 examination scripts and research papers with detailed feedback, contributing to a 20% increase in student performance. • Supported practical laboratory and fieldwork sessions, facilitating hands-on learning experiences for over 100 students. Intern, Goalpha Care and Goalpha Hub Sept 2021 - Nov 2021 • Conducted in-depth research to develop the prototype of the Science Box, a hands-on STEM learning tool, which has since impacted multiple students across Ghana. • Assisted in organizing health screenings under Goalpha Care, providing essential services to underserved communities. Administrator, Sharp Logistics Sept 2020 - Oct 2020 • Managed customer orders and coordinated with delivery personnel, reducing delivery time discrepancies by 40%. • Established and grew the company’s social media presence, increasing engagement by 60% in one month. • Negotiated a strategic collaboration with Swoove Delivery, expanding logistics efficiency and customer reach. Vacation Training Program, KNUST June 2019 • Gained hands-on experience across various departments in the Faculty of Agriculture, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world agricultural processes. • Engaged in practical training that strengthened technical skills in biotechnology applications and field research. Content Creator and Research Assistant, Goalpha Student’s Magazine July 2018 - Sept 2018 • Researched and wrote well-received articles on various educational topics, contributing to a 25% increase in readership. • Played a key role in article selection and proofreading, ensuring content accuracy and editorial quality. EXTRA CARRICULAR AND CERTIFICATIONS Clifford Chance Cyber Security Global Job Simulation on Forage April 2022 • Completed the Clifford Chance job simulation where I assisted various clients with legal issues relating to cyber breaches. • Provided guidance about responding to an ICO Dawn Raid to the managing partner of a rapidly growing online travel company. • Assisted a major eCommerce business to notify stakeholders about a data breach in accordance with the GDPR. • Formulated defensive strategies for a client with data centre operations to appropriately respond to a data breach. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE General Secretary, Science and Math Club, St. Mary’s Senior High School Fellowship Leader, Loveworld Incorporated March 2017 - March 2018 Jan 2020 - Date VOLUNTEER WORK AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS Coordinator, Goalpha Intern Mentorship Program (GIMP) Team member, Back to School COVID-19 Campaign Volunteer, Santa Goalpha- Donations and Street Store Coordinator, C3 Labs Coding Workshop Oct 2022 – Nov 2022 Jan 2021 - May 2021 Dec 2019, Dec 2020 July 2019 - August 2019 SKILLS AND INTERESTS Skills Attention to detail, Time management Oral and Written communication, Research Organization skills and Strategic thinking and planning Administrative duties, HR management/Customer service Social media management Microsoft 365 Office (proficient) Research and Analytical skills, Team player, Problem Solving Languages – English (native) and French (beginner) REFEREES (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) Interests Arts and Craft (Bead-making, Crocheting) Music, Writing, Reading