I’m The Only Black In My Office – I Have 54 Certificates; Logistics Gave Me Purpose in the Us- Ex Army Officer Reveals

Kofi, a Ghanaian logistics expert based in Georgia, USA, recently appeared on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami to share his inspiring journey. He revealed that where he lives—an area predominantly occupied by white residents—there are no ICE raids, unlike in other parts of the U.S.

Kofi currently works in the logistics industry, balancing between working four days in the office and two days remotely from home. He holds degrees in both logistics and humanities but admits he hasn’t had the chance to use his humanities degree professionally. His passion for logistics and supply chain management started while he was still in the U.S. Army, where he earned certificates in logistics.

He later pursued an associate degree in supply chain and logistics, as well as in humanities, and has since added a bachelor’s degree and over 54 professional certificates in areas such as HR, logistics, IT, and more.

“If I see a free course being offered by a recognized institution, I take advantage of it. I want to make sure no employer has a reason not to hire me when they see my résumé,” he said.

Kofi emphasized that LinkedIn is a powerful tool for professionals, and many of his certificates are from accredited institutions and industry-recognized bodies. He believes in continuous learning and staying competitive.

While discussing workplace dynamics, Kofi shared an experience at his company—one of the largest in America and Australia, known for recycling products—where a Black woman who had worked there for 12 years asked for a salary raise and was denied. She eventually quit, only for the position to be given to a white colleague. “I expressed interest in that same position, but they never called me back,” he said. Kofi noted that he’s the only Black employee in his department.

He added that he’s looking to switch roles within the company and has asked management to consider him for a new opportunity. With over 11 years of experience in logistics, Kofi continues to approach his work with humility and a learner’s mindset. “I always act like I don’t know everything so I can learn more. But some Ghanaians act like they know it all and miss opportunities. The white folks are always learning,” he concluded.

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