Uyi Okunbor
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Treasurer
Black Girl's Space
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2023.07 - Current
- Gathered information from predecessors about ongoing projects and good practice at commencement of role.
- Managed projects through budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving.
- Collaborating with partnerships & sponsorships officer to maintain current whilst reaching out to new partners for sponsorships.
- Documented and facilitated incoming and outgoing funds.
Treasurer
University of Manchester
Civil Engineering Society
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Documented and facilitated incoming and outgoing funds.
- Managed society finance including sponsorship, project and social expenditure.
- Advised President and Vice President on the financial ramifications of decisions.
HR Intern
IK Partners
London
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Shadowed experienced team members in handling potential employee relations cases.
- Prospected potential management candidates matching current and pipeline vacancies.
- Launched background checks for new team members and completed required follow-ups.
- Helped to manage performance of staff through regular reporting and data analysis.
- Enhanced onboarding processes by preparing induction packs and presentations
- Assisted HR team with general administration and paperwork to maintain optimal processing times.
- Researched pay scales to help inform development of competitive compensation packages.
Student Representative
University of Manchester
Civil Engineering
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Addressed any learner needs not being addressed and communicated to the University.
- Produced clear written communication in the form of emails to circulate information to students.
- Attended meetings at Programme, School and Faculty level to ensure representation is embedded at every level of decision-making within the University.
- Acted as key contact between staff and fellow students regarding class health and safety, facilities and student welfare needs.
- Employed a positive and creative approach to problem-solving when working with University staff.
Education
MEng - Civil Engineering
The University of Manchester
Manchester 2020.09 -
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Cardiff Sixth Form College
Cardiff 2019.01 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
St Mary's Calne
2014.09 - 2018.12
Skills
- Data evaluation
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Client Relationships
- Critical thinking
- Effective presentation skills
- Excel proficiency
- Project management
Timeline
Treasurer
Black Girl's Space
2023.07 - Current
Treasurer
University of Manchester
2022.08 - 2023.08
HR Intern
IK Partners
2022.07 - 2022.08
Student Representative
University of Manchester
2020.09 - 2021.08
MEng - Civil Engineering
The University of Manchester
2020.09 -
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Cardiff Sixth Form College
2019.01 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
St Mary's Calne
2014.09 - 2018.12