Latifa Salam

I interned at the Ghana Ports and Harbor Authority's(Takoradi) Fire and Safety Department. During my time there, I was the Works Record Keeper. During my period

• I learnt effective communication and coordination among team which are key factors in getting work done swiftly and smoothly.
• Developed the skills to be vigilant at all times, ready to receive any important information and to respond promptly to any emergencies.
• Helped record information in the works record and the pre funding books which served as a form of financial account for the agencies that work in the maritime environment. The works record contains the dates and times various activities going on in the port are linked to the department.
• Learnt and handled the various types of appliances suitable to be used in various works that go on in the port.
• Dispatched receipts to the revenue department for review based on evidence from the works record and pre-funding book.

• Making sure the shop is opened on time for the commencement of business
• Making sure the place is in a clean and in an organized manner
• Attending to customer's needs
• Keeping track of total number of merchandise in the shop. That is how much was brought in, how many have been sold and how many remain.
• Keeping cash account and making deposits into bank account.
• Promoted products and services offered by the shop through various media channels.