Anthony Osei Boateng

ANTHONY OSEI BOATENG

Robbins Hall (Flat 25), Gardiner Close,

Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4LP

Mobile: 07508478116 E-mail: aoboateng1@gmail.com 

I am an MSc. Pharmaceutical Science student at London Metropolitan University with excellent and in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the marketing of medicinal products. I am self-motivated, always ready to learn new things and face challenges, a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills developed through active work in the pharmaceutical industry network marketing of wellness products.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND TRAINING

• 1st February 2012- 25th May 2013: London Metropolitan University, London, Msc. Pharmaceutical Science. Key courses: Contemporary Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology and Controls, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Scientific Framework for Research, Drug Discovery Technology and Advanced Drug Formulation Technologies.

• 1 November – 15 November 2010: 8th Advanced Training Programme In Research And Development Of Medicinal Plants For African Countries: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and University of Nairobi, Kenya

• August 2004 – July 2008: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kumasi BSc. Herbal Medicine. Key courses: Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Phytochemistry, Phytotherapy, Diagnostic Skills, Research Methods, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Communication Skills, Business Management(Strategic and Operational) and Entrepreneurship

• August 2000- July 2003: Opoku Ware Senior High School, Kumasi Ghana.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tree Of Life Services Ltd. (Deputy Director) Research and Development (January 2011- January 2012): Assisting the Director for Research and Development in formulating and implementing research models for the development of medicinal products with great focus on market demand.  

Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital (Internship) April 2010 to October 2010: Intern, assisting Medical Doctors in the Medical Ward, Paediatric Ward, Psychiatry, Surgical Ward, Maternity Ward and Out-Patient-Department on a rotation basis.

Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine (Internship) September 2009 - March 2010: Assistant Researcher, assisting Senior Research Officers in Phytochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology Departments.

FitLinePro-Ghana Co. Ltd (Part – time Job) March 2009 to January 2012: Marketing Manager, Wellness Products Network Marketing TP No. 6055817

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) October 2008 – August 2009: National Service Personnel (Research Assistant, Clinical Pathology Department)

Tree of Life Herbal Clinic (Vacation Training) May 2007 – August 2007: Assistant Phytotherapist, assisting in patient diagnosis and phytotherapy.

Akoma Pharmaceuticals Ltd September 2003- July 2004: Wholesaling and distribution of drugs, Drug Production Assistant  and Galenical Division Assistant

KEY SKILLS

• Languages: Fluent in English and Ghanaian language (Twi), Intermediate in French.
• Clinical Skills: Disease diagnosis and phytotheraputic management.
• Research Skills: Drafting of research proposals, budgeting for research, project reporting and logging, handling scientific research equipment: high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), etc.
• IT skills: Internet and Microsoft Office: Advanced level in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Advance level in Pharmacy Informatics
• A Trained Advocate: I was trained under the auspices of the Business Sector Advocacy Fund (BUSAC) funded by the EU, DANIDA and USAID.

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AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND POSITIONS HELD

·    2009 to date: Article Author/Contributor- www.yahoo.com, www.faithwriters.com, www.articlebase.com, www.ezinearticles.com and www.articlealley.com

·    2009: Winner of Oduom Christian Youth inter-church competition, representing Living Hope Baptist Church.

·    2008: Nominated to serve on the Provost Vetting Committee, KNUST 

·    2002-2003: President, Baptist Students Union in Opoku Ware School.

·    1996-1997: Vice- President, Scripture Union, Mizpah School.

EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS/ CHARITY WORK

United Nations Online Volunteer: Through this volunteering scheme, I have joined hands with people from across the globe to unleash my talents to help address challenges faced by developing countries. This has provided me with opportunities to engage in the work of grassroot organizations, international NGOs, local governments, educational institutions and United Nations Agencies.

Pianist/Singer, Living Hope Baptist Church Youth Choir

2009: I participated in a community-based charity project at the Ho Leprosarium in the Volta Region of Ghana, organised by the National Service Personnel (2008/2009) of Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), in collaboration with the Lepers Aid Committee. The aim was to raise awareness on the plight of people living with leprosy and make donations to the Ho Leprosarium.

REFEREES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST