Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Karen Boateng

Coventry,West Midlands

Summary

Reliable and motivated international student of African descent at Coventry University pursuing a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Science seeks role as Packer and Warehouse Operative. Possesses strong organisational skills and keen ability to work under pressure. Aiming to contribute to operational efficiency and enhance team productivity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regulatory Officer

Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
Accra, Ghana
10.2012 - 08.2024

• Effectively communicated with superiors and colleagues

• Participated in the research and development of regulatory guidelines, applications forms and other regulatory tools for:

a.Vaccines and vaccine-related products

b.Biotech-derived medicinal products

c.Plasma-derived medicinal products

d.Blood and blood components

• Planned and Audited Blood Facilities, generate reports

• Reviewed blood facilities audits' reports and give out recommendations

• Assessed applications for licensing blood facilities and listing of blood products

• Planned and coordinated Annual Blood Donation Drives

• Managed records regarding Blood facilities licensure and blood and blood products listing

• Assessed applications for registering Plasma Derived Medicinal Products

• Assessed applications for import and export permits of pathological substances

• Assessed applications for import permits of unregistered biological products

• Managed information flow and general administrative work

• Planned, organized and executed work assigned including organizational duties eg writing memos, acknowledgement letters, deferral letters, approval letters etc

• Prepared the departmental performance reports, thus monthly performance reports, quarterly performance reports and annual performance reports

• Supervised and coordinated junior colleagues on activities of the blood and blood products desk

• Any other duties assigned to me by superior.

Packing and Stock Assistant

Kinapharma Ltd
Accra, Ghana
06.2009 - 08.2012
  • Improved storage efficiency by organising stock in a logical manner.
  • Supervised loading of prepared consignment for smoother distribution processes to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Ensured product safety with careful handling techniques.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records.
  • Supervised cleaning, promoting a safer work environment.
  • Sorted incoming raw materials to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval.
  • Maintained clean packing area, contributing to overall factory hygiene and safety standards.
  • Adhered to company health and safety guidelines to minimise accidents at the workplace.
  • Monitored stock levels regularly, ensuring no raw material runs out of supply unexpectedly.
  • Labelled packed items correctly, reducing misdeliveries or lost packages.
  • Conducted routine checks on raw and packaging materials, ensuring they are fit for purpose.


Packer

Kinapharma Co. Ltd
Accra, Ghana
07.2008 - 05.2009
  • Executed careful inspection of items for damage, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient arrangement and sealing of packages.
  • Worked diligently to maintain cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse environment.
  • Applied labels to packaged goods.
  • Adhered strictly to company's health and safety regulations whilst performing packing duties.
  • Cleaned and tidied work areas, upholding warehouse hygiene and safety standards to meet inspection requirements.


Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Science

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2024 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi
08.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

  • Record keeping
  • Strategic planning
  • Health and Safety regulations adherence
  • Planning and organisation
  • Stock control capabilities
  • Electronic scanner use
  • Quality assurance checks and Product inspection
  • Crate assembly
  • Packing speed
  • Hand-Eye coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent time management
  • Label application / Labelling
  • Packaging techniques
  • Stress tolerance


Affiliations

  • Exercising, Cooking, Listening to Music and People, Traveling, Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master of Science - Biomedical Science

Coventry University
09.2024 -

Senior Regulatory Officer

Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
10.2012 - 08.2024

Packing and Stock Assistant

Kinapharma Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2012

Packer

Kinapharma Co. Ltd
07.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2003 - 05.2007
Karen Boateng