HUMPHREY AKPARAH
*** ****** *****, ***** ****, ON M9L 1L2
647-***-**** / acuke4@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent written and verbal aptitude, and an Arthur of 4 published books
Vast experience in searching, writing, editing and proofreading for various creative writing projects, program development, and grant proposals
Experienced and trained in needs assessment, community organizing, group facilitation, and program management and evaluation
Knowledge of community resources and issues faced by various cultural groups
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, and a commitment to uphold anti-discrimination, anti-oppression and community development
Strong computer skills especially Microsoft office (word and excel)
Employment Experience
Coordinator/Facilitator 2012 - 2015
Centre for Creative Writing & Human Development Calgary, Alberta
Researched information and funding opportunities, wrote donation letters and small scale neighbourhood grant proposals to gather support for the program
Received six consecutive grants from the Northern Lights for our creative writing program
Prepared reports and made recommendations about program structure and outcomes
Planned, coordinated and managed weekly community literacy and creative writing initiatives and workshops
Coordinated program outreach and orientation, as well as volunteer recruitment and training
Provided program information to teachers, volunteers and interested community members
Developed a Creative Writing Program that was published and aired on Shaw TV for 10 days by the City of Calgary
Donation Coordinator 2014 - 2015
Samaritan’s Purse Calgary, Alberta
Acknowledged and confirmed donations from contributors by phone, informed them about new and upcoming projects, tracked and recorded client data and communication
Outreach by phone to identify potential donors and partners from individuals and the community
Compiled contact lists for potential donors for future campaigns
Provided information to donors and prospect donors, on future agency partnerships and projects
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Community Liaison Worker 2012 - 2013
North of McKnight Community Resource Centre Calgary Alberta
Composed and submitted grant proposals for funding of community projects to generate resident involvement, participation and interaction assisting with outreach, orientation and training.
Assisted applicants in developing project ideas and completing application forms for grants
Co-planned grant recipients orientation workshops and supported them throughout their projects by providing relevant information and answering questions
Represented Northern Lights at community activities, events, individual/group discussions and neighborhood organizations resulting in increased grant applications and new partnerships
Reviewed and documented client feedback, collated pictures and purchase receipts from funding recipients for record and promotional purposes
Community Organizer 2012 - 2013
Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary Alberta Calgary, Alberta
Organized, in partnership with local community agencies, to host workshops on entrepreneurship (Turning Your Passion into Profit)
Created outreach strategies to inform residents about up-coming events by distributing flyers, visiting homes, and meeting people in the community to promote awareness and community engagement on issues/projects in the area
Led a community based interfaith discussion group to explore ways of engaging residents
Conducted asset mapping of essential services in the area to assist newcomers and local residents to meet their needs in the community
Employment Services Administrator 2010 - 2011
Goodwill Employment Services Toronto Ontario
Conducted intake assessments and registration of clients to obtain employment history, educational background and short/long term career goals
Identified multiple barriers faced by newcomers, disadvantaged youths and assisted them to overcome obstacles by identifying relevant resources in the community to meet their needs
Prepared clients for employment by providing job readiness skills, facilitated job search workshops, resume and cover letter writing and critiquing sessions
Prepared client for interview through question and answer periods and mock interviews, answered phone calls and contacted clients to remind them of their upcoming appointments
Education
Diploma in Career and Employment Counselling – George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
B.Sc. Business Administration – Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN USA