KOTEY NICHOLAS LARTEY
Nicholaslartey45@gmail.com | +233200232296
PROFILE
Results-oriented Agricultural Student Leader and current President of IAAS-KNUST. Proven track record in project management, including successfully bootstrapping and executing the construction phase of a commercial mushroom production facility. Passionate about sustainable agribusiness and youth leadership in Ghana’s food systems.
Leadership
President | International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS-KNUST) Sep 2025 – Present
• Strategic Project Execution: Spearheaded the "Phase 1" construction of a commercial-grade mushroom production house. Successfully moved the project from architectural planning to full roofing and structural completion within the first 90 days of tenure.
• Financial Resourcefulness: Directed a "bootstrap" funding strategy, utilizing internal budget restructuring and student dues to finance capital projects, effectively eliminating reliance on external donors for the initial build.
• Operational Scalability: Establishing an infrastructure with a production capacity of 1,500 substrate bags, positioning the association to generate recurring revenue through sales to the university community.
Head of Media and Publicity | (Faculty of Agriculture Student Association) Aug 2024 – Aug 2025
• Brand Strategy: Revamped the association’s digital presence, leading campaigns that increased student engagement and awareness of IAAS activities.
• Communication Management: Managed official social media channels and public relations, skills that will be pivotal in marketing the upcoming mushroom harvest to the campus community.
• Event Promotion: Led publicity teams for major association events, ensuring high attendance and visibility among the student body.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief | (College of Agriculture and Natural Resource Association) Aug 2023 – Aug 2024
• Content Oversight: Supervised the editorial process for student publications, ensuring accuracy and high-quality reportage on agricultural and campus issues.
• Team Coordination: Assisted the Editor-in-Chief in managing a team of writers and photographers, ensuring deadlines were met for all publications.
Academic Committee Member | (IAAS-KNUST ) Aug 2023 – Aug 2024
• Student Advocacy: Collaborated with faculty leadership to address academic grievances.
• Program Organization: Assisted in organizing tutorial sessions and academic seminars which improved the academic performance of students in the department.
Entrepreneurial Experience:
Role: President
Organization: International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS-KNUST) Date: September 2025 – Present
• Spearheaded the Mushroom Production Project: Directed the strategic planning and execution of a commercial-grade mushroom house. Successfully moved the project from concept to completion of Phase 1 (construction and roofing) within the first 3 months of tenure.
• Financial Resourcefulness: Bootstrapped the project by restructuring the association’s internal budget and mobilizing student dues, eliminating reliance on external donors for the initial phase.
• Capacity Building: Established an infrastructure with a production capacity of 1,500 substrate bags, positioning the association to generate sustainable revenue through sales to the university community.
• Advocacy & Negotiation: Successfully negotiated with university faculty (Registrar) to secure examination rooms (GF14 & GF24) for supplementary exams, ensuring academic continuity for fellow students.
3. Education
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
• BSc. Agriculture (Horticulture)
• Date: 2023– 2027
• Relevant Modules: Agribusiness Management, Farm Structures, Economics.
4. Key Skills
o Project Management & Implementation
o Agribusiness Strategy
o Budgeting & Financial Planning
o Stakeholder Negotiation
o Team Leadership (Managed Exec Board of seven people)