BOLANLE ABIKE OJERINDE
CARDIFF,Cardiff
Summary
Strong communicator and team player seeking to develop skills and help others. Demonstrates problem-solving and logical thinking mindset to work collaboratively with team and resolve challenges. Willing to take on varied and challenging work.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer Worker
British Heart Foundation
Albany Road, Cardiff
06.2023 - Current
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to all visitors, donors, and shoppers at the BHF store. Assist customers in finding products, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Donations and Merchandise: Receive, sort, and price donated items accurately. Organize and maintain merchandise displays to ensure the store's appeal and maximize sales potential.
- Cash Handling: Operate the cash register and handle transactions accurately. Process payments, issue receipts, and maintain a balanced till.
- Fundraising: Support fundraising initiatives and events organized by the British Heart Foundation. Encourage donations and promote the BHF's goals to the public.
- Stock Replenishment: Monitor inventory levels and restock shelves and racks as needed. Keep the store tidy and presentable at all times.
- Health & Safety: Comply with health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for customers, staff, and fellow volunteers.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other volunteers and BHF staff to achieve common goals. Foster a positive and supportive atmosphere within the team.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Educate the public about heart and circulatory diseases and the importance of leading a heart-healthy lifestyle.
- Training and Development: Participate in training sessions and workshops provided by BHF to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided individualised support and guidance for service users across a range of issues to enhance well-being.
- Made recommendations to improve services or roles of volunteers where feasible and appropriate.
- Led activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
Volunteer Worker
Hospital and Prison Action Network. UK Chapter
29 Walnut Close Miskin Pontyclun CF72 8RZ, Cardiff
02.2023 - Current
- Patient and Prisoner Support: Offer compassionate support and companionship to patients and prisoners. Engage in conversations, listen attentively, and provide empathy to help alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Assistance with Basic Needs: Assist patients and prisoners with basic needs such as distributing reading materials, personal care items, and other essentials.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and well-being of patients and prisoners. Raise awareness about their living conditions and help address healthcare and human rights issues.
- Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and encouragement to patients and prisoners facing challenging circumstances. Respect their confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Recreational Activities: Organize and participate in recreational activities and programs, such as reading groups, games, and educational workshops, to promote positive engagement and mental well-being.
- Administrative Support: Assist HPAN staff with administrative tasks, data entry, and organizing events as needed.
- Health Education: Participate in health education initiatives to raise awareness about important health topics and encourage healthy practices among patients and prisoners.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with HPAN staff, other volunteers, and relevant authorities to ensure effective and coordinated support for patients and prisoners.
- Training and Development: Participate in training sessions and workshops organized by HPAN to enhance your knowledge and skills related to volunteering in hospital and prison environments.
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided individualised support and guidance for service users across a range of issues to enhance well-being.
- Made recommendations to improve services or roles of volunteers where feasible and appropriate.
- Led activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
Education
Master of Science - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Cardiff 01.2023 -
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
LAGOS, NIGERIA 01.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Community outreach
- High-value project management
- Counselling
- Intervention techniques
- Administrative support
- Fundraising
- Training and development
- Project scheduling
- Billing
- Data entry
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Volunteer Worker
British Heart Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer Worker
Hospital and Prison Action Network. UK Chapter
02.2023 - Current
Master of Science - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
01.2023 -
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 05.2010
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