ERNEST OPOKU MENSAH
Address: WJ-1207-0603, Ghana
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly conscientious and industrious graduate in Chemistry with experience in Data Entry, Analysis, and
Management of Databases. Comes with an array of skills acquired through hands-on experience in laboratory
environments, internships, and service delivery in healthcare facilities. Proven to efficiently handle sensitive and
highly bulk data with absolute accuracy.
Expert in data validation, cleaning, and reporting with good communication and cooperation within very lively
environments. Seeking the application of such experience for dynamic positions related to data entry.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Second Class Upper Sept. 2019 - Sept. 2023
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi - Ghana.
Honors Thesis: Secondary metabolite extract from pure cultured cave fungi against Methicillin-Resistance
Staphylococcus aureus in a live Rat Advisors:
Dr. John Kenneth Mensah
EXPERIENCE
National Service Personnel – Data Clerk Assistant
Old Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi-Ghana Nov. 2023 –
▪ Processed and managed thousands of patient records with total integrity, thereby keeping the data within
the hospital information system at maximum accuracy and quality.
▪ Medical staff was combined to make the workflow for data entry smooth, which resulted in reducing the
reporting time by 20%.
▪ Checked data entry for discrepancies daily, making sure all healthcare regulations were followed to the
letter.
▪ I coordinated with IT staff to enhance system functionalities to make the data easily accessible to
healthcare professionals.
▪ Assisted in the development of daily, weekly, and monthly reports to administration for effective decision-
making with current data.
▪ Managed historical records from a paper-based system to an electronic database with no data loss,
guaranteeing that the transition was smooth.
Industrial Internship – Data Entry Intern
Takoradi Ghana Rubber Estate Limited, Ampinenim-Ghana May. 2022 –
Sep.2022
▪ Accomplishing entries of products, quantities, schedules of shipments, and availability positions into the
databases, with complete accuracy in upgrading and updating.
▪ Helped the Quality Assurance Team to conduct product testing and document results in views, making
sure they meet standard industry compliance requirements.
▪ Contributed to the implementation of a new data management system, which rationalized practices and
reduced input errors by 15%.
▪ Ensured proper data verification was carried out on all data inventory, followed orders to ensure that high
efficiencies in workflow were effected, and coordinated with the logistic team.
▪ Ensured preparation and analysis of large volumes of data to produce regular performance reports
supporting management in making informed decisions on production scheduling and resource allocation.
RELEVANCE COURSEWORK
Applied Organic Spectroscopy, Physiological Active Compounds, Natural Products, Organic synthesis and
spectroscopy, Organic Reaction Mechanism, Organometallic Compounds, Instrumental Methods of Analysis,
Separation Method of Analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Microbial Enzyme Biotechnology, Quantum Chemistry,
Mathematical Methods, Bioinorganic Chemistry.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Transport Committee Executive Head 2021 - 2022
Ghana Student Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology, Kumasi.
• Managed and coordinated transportation activities of the society.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• Ghana Student Chemical Society (GSCS).
RESEARCH GROUP
▪ Dr. John Kenneth Mensah ah Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology.
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC Scholarship Award Sept. 2019 – Sept. 2023
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana
Mentors and Mentees Leadership Transform Summit, Certificate of Participation
Opportunity Summit, Certificate of Participation
Advanced-Data Management & Reporting on LinkedIn Learning
Certificate in Data Entry, Udemy - Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel by Coursera
Advanced-Data Management & Reporting on LinkedIn Learning
▪ KNUST Laboratory Skills and Safety Certification
SKILLS
▪ Data Accuracy: The field expert in processing and input of huge volumes of data with high accuracy.
▪ Quality Control:Experienced in implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to maintain high
standards in products and processes.
▪ Communication: Effective communicator with skills in conveying complex information clearly to team
members and stakeholders.
▪ Data Accuracy: The field expert in processing and input of huge volumes of data with high accuracy.
▪ Database Management: masterly skilled in organizing and managing data on diverse platforms with
ensured integrity and security.
▪ Data Validation & Cleansing: Well-versed in the validation procedure to identify mistakes, inconsistencies,
and duplication toward clean, reliable datasets.
▪ Excel Advanced Skills: How to use Excel for advanced data analysis, creating pivot tables, and reporting.
▪ Confidentiality: Trained to handle confidential information, especially those concerning medical and
business-related sectors, with full assurance of maintaining data protection policies.
▪ Time Management: Excellent ability to work under tight timelines accurately, paying attention to every detail.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
▪ Computing Skills: Highly conversant with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Google Sheets; database management systems, including ERP/CRM.
▪ Typing Speed: 65 WPM with a high level of accuracy.
▪ Organizational Skills: It teaches the concept of teamwork, multitasking, and prioritizing work under
pressure.
▪ Languages: Fluent in English and Twi, and intermediate in French.
▪ Data Analysis:Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to make informed decisions and improve processes.
SOFTWARE AND INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS
▪ Origin: Used to plot graph using data points obtained from IR and GC/MS results.
▪ Soxhlet extractor: Used for extracting organic compounds from plant samples.
▪ Rotary evaporator: Employed for efficient and gentle remover of solvents from samples.
▪ ChemDraw software: For drawing chemical structures.
▪ Graph pad: Used in analyzing data and graphing biofilm, and quorum sensing inhibition activity.
▪ Spartan software: Employed in modelling compounds for molecular docking studies.
▪ Chimera software: Employed in studying binding interactions in proteins and ligands.
▪ Microsoft Office:Employed in documentation of writing, minutes and data.
▪ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): Employed in patients schedules and medical
history records at various public health care facilities
