Aspiring Support Worker seeks the opportunity to build experience in supporting vulnerable people. Attentive and adaptive with excellent communication skills, aiding productive relationship-building. Resilient and proactive for responsive support in pressured scenarios.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer Support worker
Heart of a Child Outreach Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria, Enugu
05.2019 - Current
Escorted service users to allocated activities like hospital visits, physiotherapy, gym, etc, providing warm social interaction to build positive relationships.
Supported service users through the use of person-centred approach.
Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
Assisted users with disabilities and special needs to maintain access for all participants.
Showed sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing safe environment for clients accessing services.
Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
Head of projects
Dream 92.5FM
Enugu Nigeria, Enugu
10.2020 - 07.2023
Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth. ·
Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
Presenter/Customer Service Officer
Dream 92.5FM
Enugu Nigeria, Enugu
09.2012 - 03.2023
Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
Provided professional and helpful support to new and existing clients.
Presented live programs.
Maintained up-to-date Presentation knowledge, enhancing current and future performances in line with contemporary industry trends.
Collaborated with other Presenters to effectively plan and implement Power-packaged programs.
Used outstanding communication and leadership abilities to motivate and inspire fresh intakes and Interns.
Prepared musical playlists to match performance objectives, especially the house style,
Deputy Head Programs
Dream 92.5FM
Enugu, Nigeria, Enugu
11.2015 - 09.2020
Managed different staff challenges to effect productivity and served as a a conduit between all customers and their programs.
Customer satisfaction became my utmost designation.
Managing Customer's schedules, setting convenient platforms for customers and ensuring that customers were very satisfied.
Supervised and monitored Team performances, and maintained the station's working professional policy.
Trained interns and support staff while they transitioned into the working system.
Maintained excellent client relationships by dealing with queries and complaints calmly and professionally. · Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
Volunteer support worker
UdyOma Cares.
Enugu, Nigeria, Enugu State
06.2013 - 11.2017
Recruited clients for programmes based on their needs.
Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Maintained sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing a safe environment for clients to access services.
Provided individualised support and guidance, fostering social development to enhance wellbeing.
Led recreational group sessions in arts and crafts, board games and creative writing.
Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Helped supervise service users during outings and events to support health and safety of clients and staff.
Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
Managed service user records and oversaw records updates to support accuracy.
Education
LLB Hons - Law (Incomplete)
University of Nigeri
Enugu Nigeria.
10.2004 - 10.2009
Skills
Solution-focused techniques
Community resource referrals
Activity planning and management
Social support
Goal-setting strategies
Customer-focused
Problem-solving
Leadership
Public relations
Google Workspace
Team building
Communication skills
Time management
Meal preparation
Affiliations
Music, taking long walks, snooker and DIY.
Languages
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Igbo
Native
References
References available upon request.
Quote
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