Bernard Kpaao
@bernardkpaao
Dedicated professional with expertise in safety and loss prevention.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in safety management and loss prevention. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, I have honed my skills in ensuring workplace safety and compliance. My experience as a Loss Control Manager at Game Discount World Ghana Limited involved collaborating with law enforcement and conducting thorough investigations to mitigate risks and prevent financial losses.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proven leadership abilities, motivating teams to achieve organizational goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency. My roles have included acting as a Port Manager and overseeing operations at Federated Commodities Ltd, where I ensured compliance with documentation and safety protocols. I am passionate about creating a safety-oriented culture within organizations and am always eager to learn and grow in my field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Loss Control Manager
Game Discount World Gh. Ltd
May 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Managed loss prevention strategies, apprehended shoplifters, collaborated with law enforcement, and conducted store audits. Developed reports on investigations and recommended improvements to reduce financial fraud losses.
Port/Discrepant Officer/Acting Port Manager
Federated Commodities Ltd
Nov 2013 - Nov 2016 (3 years)
Oversaw the offloading of trucks, ensured documentation compliance, and managed discrepant consignments. Prepared weekly reports for head office and handled other assigned duties.
WPO Clerk
Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Managed inventory of cocoa beans, supervised loading and offloading operations, and prepared job performance reports. Assisted with various tasks assigned by superiors.
Office Clerk
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 (2 months)
Handled telephone inquiries, visited sick employees, and managed workmen compensation tasks. Assisted with nominal rolls and other duties as assigned.
Credit/Loan Officer
Ghana Financial Services Limited
Nov 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 1 month)
Evaluated and authorized client loans, marketed financial products, and advised borrowers on payment methods. Handled customer complaints and resolved issues.
Security/Safety Officer
Trasacco Estate Development Company Ltd
Oct 2006 - Oct 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Monitored site safety, ensured compliance with safety equipment, investigated accidents, and trained staff. Prepared daily situational reports and minimized theft.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Postgraduate Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety
2018 -
Awaiting Certificate for Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
2008 - 2012
Activities and societies: Project work on 'The Relationship Between Human Resource Management and a Firm’s Performance'.
Studied Human Resource Management with a focus on Communication, Marketing, Industrial Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Training And Development, Staffing, Statistics, Quantitative Methods, Business Policy And Strategy, Economics, Operations Management, and International Business Management.
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Certificate, Marketing and Advertising
2007 - 2008
Completed a Certificate in Marketing, Advertising, and Advanced Public Relations.
Abetifi Presbyterian Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate
2001 - 2004
Prince Boateng Memorial School
Primary School Certificate
1999 - 2001
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