Olusola Okuwobi
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**** ****** ***** ************, ** 20878. 301-***-****
CAREER PROFILE
I am a highly responsible person who is committed to completing assigned tasks within deadlines. I possess excellent communication, organization and time management skills. I am a strong team player with formidable interpersonal and leadership skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FOOT PARADISE LIMITED October 2014 – June 2018
See to the smooth running of the organisation
Represented the company at conferences and training sessions
Recruitment and HR functions.
Interfaced with the suppliers.
Attended to and resolved the customer complaint.
Marketed the company's product.
ASSE International Student Exchange Program USA July 2010 – December 2012
As an area rep, I am responsible for making sure that the student lives comfortably in the US
Sourcing prospective host families for the in-coming foreign students
Sourcing prospective out bound students to participate in the program
Conducting/ Coordinating Induction programs for both parents and students
Resolving issues whenever they arise, between students and host families
Liaising with student’s school to ensue the required set standards are being achieved
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT August 2010 – February 2013
As a substitute teacher I teach pupils from Kindergarten to 12th grade across the valley
Work with children with Learning Disabilities
Work in the Library with students of different age groups
I have had to take up multiple assignments successfully on the same day with little or no notice
TPL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC May 2010 – August 2010
Call center activities, carrying out telephone surveys
New Vista Ranch July 2010 - October 2010
As a Basic Skills Trainer I worked with clients with different emotional, physical and mental needs. Transferring skills and knowledge to help them live an independent fulfilled life
LEARNING SOLUTIONS NIGERIA February 2008 – September 2009
Responsible for the implementation and support of companywide initiatives and programs on human resource and administration
Assisted with planning and ensuring proper implementation of the company’s HR strategy
Implemented human resources best practice tools in the area of man power planning, selection and recruitment of prospective staff
Initiated and developed proposals for design and modification of the organization’s structure and contributed to the implementation of change initiative within the organization
Managed and coordinated the company’s general administrative and logistic functions
Facilitated some of the company’s training programs
Worked with clients to build their learning and development content and calendar
Marketed the company’s products (programs and services)
Performed service audits(mystery) on behalf of clients; assessing levels of service and making recommendation to the clients
Assisted clients with their recruitment exercise; by conducting initial interviews and matching applicants details with job requirements
Undertook detailed analysis of job vacancies to prepare job specifications on behalf of clients
Prepared interview reports and shortlist of candidates to prospective employers for final selection
Provided practical advice on job seeking to unemployed clients
Coordinated orientation and induction programs for interns on behalf of clients
ST SAVIOURS SCHOOL, IKOYI October 2000 – August 2007
Provided pupils with learning experiences that promoted intellectual and social development by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities that supported the children’s interest and stimulated curiosity
Responsible for assisting pupils to build on their academic and social background
Taught pupils in Year 1 (5/6 years), Year 4 (8/9years) and Year 5 (9/10years) at different times
Taught the core subjects
Worked with children from diverse cultural backgrounds
Monitored pupils academic progress by checking pupils class work and home work
Worked as partner with parents to discuss their children’s progress/concerns
Supported children’s families by listening to their problems then directed them towards appropriate assistance
Acted as the initial point of contact in school relating to the pupils matters
Supervised children during break /recess periods
Worked with pupils preparing for National Entrance examination into secondary school
Worked as a team with colleagues to reach the schools broad goals
Worked with the Resource Teacher to develop and implement desired goals for children with special needs
Handled reading club as an after school activity
Initiated Nigerian Social Studies as an after school activity
Attended and contributed enthusiastically during staff meetings
Assisted in the overall leadership of the school
Volunteered as a member of the planning committee of the 50th anniversary of the school
Held the post of Teacher Representative to the board of Trustees
EDUCATIONAL BACK GROUND
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS 1999
Educational Administration ( M.Ed) Manpower Planning)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS 1998
P.G.D.E (Social Studies)
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE-IFE 1991
Politics Philosophy and Economics (B.Sc)
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IBADAN 1986
G.C.E ADVANCED LEVEL
International Baccalaureate
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE SAGAMU 1984
G.C.E ORDINARY LEVEL
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION March 2010
First Aid and CPR Certified
SQI (Service Quality Institute, Minnesota) November 2008
Certified Customer Service Leader
Certified Customer Service Trainer
ASTD (The American Society for Training & Development) October 2007
Train the trainer
ST SAVIOURS SCHOOL IKOYI February 2007
Microsoft Word Basic Training
Microsoft Basic Excel Training
EDA SUMMER SCHOOL (University College of Chester) Summer 2004
Management and Self Management Skills
EDA SUMMER SCHOOL (University College of Chester) Summer 2001
Specific Learning Difficulties
INTEREST
I have worked at CDC (Children’s Development Center) in the past with pupils with severe learning disabilities.
Freelance marketing goods and services
Area representative of a Foreign exchange program
REEFERENCES
To be furnished upon request.