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Derrick Odame Amo

Derrick Odame Amo

Environmental Consultant | Data Analyst
Debrecen

Summary

Result-orientated Environmental Consultant with over 4 years of experience in developing innovative solutions to minimize impact, implementing and supporting environmental management systems for fast-growing organizations.

I seek to achieve continuous professional growth through entrepreneurship, leadership and relationship-building. A proactive and adaptable team player who can work independently, and in cooperation with others while contributing to organizational success.

The prime aim is to propose solutions to achieve sustainable development for present and future generations.

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Environmental Monitoring & Modelling
  • Pollution Control Technologies
  • Project Management
  • GIS & Remote sensing
  • Database Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Sustainability Planning
  • R Programming
  • Python SAP Salesforce
  • SQL & Advanced Excel
  • Tableau, Data Visualization
  • Quantitative Research
  • Environmental Compliance (ISO 14001)

Education

MSc. Environmental Science

University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
09.2022 - 06.2024

Dissertation: Germination Response of Dimorphic Seeds (Atriplex Sagittata) to Soil Burial Depth and Litter accumulation

  • Awarded: International Excellence Scholarship Program - University of Debrecen
  • Member of Model United Nations, Debrecen
  • Student Mentor at Erasmus Student Network

Google Professional Data Analytics

Google Professional Education, California, USA
05.2021 - 03.2024
  • Clean and organize data for analysis to help organizations make data-driven decisions
  • Key analytical skills (data cleaning, analysis, & visualization) and tools (spreadsheets, SQL, R programming, Tableau)
  • Data visualization on findings in dashboards, presentations and commonly used visualization platforms

BSc. Forest Resources Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology , Kumasi, Ghana
09.2015 - 06.2019

Dissertation: Assessment of Floristic Composition and Vegetation Structure Under Three Vegetation Zones in Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Lead of the Organizing Committee, Forest Resources Technology Student Association
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, College of Agriculture and natural Resources Student Association

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental and Sustainability Scientist

Earth Systems Consulting Pty Ltd
Dakar, Senegal
09.2024 - Current
  • Led in environmental management and assessment work conducted
  • Oversaw technical inputs in consulting projects within your area of expertise
  • Provided specialist technical inputs in environmental, agricultural and forest science.
  • Contributed to the strategy development of Earth Systems Environment and Sustainability Group

Project Lead (Intern)

New Zealand Frost Fans ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2021 - 12.2024

NZFF specializes in providing innovative frost protection solutions for growers around the world.

  • As lead of Interns' team, we developed a Sustainability Road map for NZFF and Proposed Sustainability Management Plan to Company Directors which has been assimilated in environmental objectives for the next 10 years
  • Adopted Pollution Control Technologies in the manufacturing process to reduce emission of fossil by 42%, a boost to NZFF's image.

Research Project Assistant

HUN-REN-UD Functional and Restoration Ecology Rese
Debrecen, Hungary
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Group that focuses on the conservation of nature, ensuring sustainable
ecosystems, and safeguarding biodiversity.

  • Developed restoration management regime for an agricultural disturbed field leading recovery of 6 plant communities in Balmazújváros and Sarkad
  • Established and curated strategic partnerships with 2 conservation organizations for national restoration projects

Technical Assistant

Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) COCOBOD
Accra, Ghana
08.2019 - 09.2022

CHED oversees the new Cocoa Extension System and the overall cultivation of premium Cocoa from Ghana.

  • Implemented Environmental and Social Management Systems which increased yield by 18% with numerous diseased farms completely treated
  • GIS & Remote sensing to conduct surveys, sectoring, and treatment of infected cocoa farms to prevent further transmission of the disease
  • Assist farmers in adopting good agronomic practices to revive productive cocoa farms saving production cost by 35%

Certification

  • Certified Data Analyst, Google Professional Certificate
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate
  • Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development, and the Law - University of Cambridge

Accomplishments

Sustainability Management Plan for 10 years

  • Led an intern team of 5 to develop a comprehensive a Sustainable Management Plan, demonstrating strong skills in environmental management and strategic planning. This is being assimilated into the Environmental objectives of NZFF

18% Yield Increase with Improved ESMS

  • Utilized GIS and remote sensing technologies in adopting management regimes to revive national cocoa production. Through sustainable land use and resource management, Ghana is known for its best Premium cocoa and the 2nd largest producer in the world

Community Environmental Protection

  • Education As Vice President of Tribe Africa foundation, about 2000 inhabitants of select rural areas were educated on climate smart farming, and best environmental protection practices which compliments long-term sustainable development

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Exercising Hiking Dancing

Derrick Odame AmoEnvironmental Consultant | Data Analyst