ROYINBA ONIJALA
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EXPERIENCE
Pandemic Response Associate
Nigeria Center for Disease Control – Abuja, Nigeria 2020 – 2021
Delivered significant value to Governmental efforts to combat the Covid-19 epidemic by fielding 75+ customer inbound calls per day and provided quality information on highly infectious diseases
Utilized effective de-escalation techniques to resolve customer complaints and concerns within a stipulated timeframe
Developed and implemented standard operating procedures across the team to manage database of customers' challenges and responses
Finance Associate
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) – Abuja, Nigeria 2019 – 2020
Placed at NDIC through National Youth Service Corps program; Responsible for analyzing and auditing invoices/payment processes
Efficiently maintained the retirement, payment and correspondence registers of the Finance Department, in which reimbursement, travel expenses, maintenance requests etc. were made and either approved or rejected by the Director of Finance
Business Operations Associate
Aerotek, part of Allegis Group – Maryland, US 2016 – 2018
Responsible for managing and supporting customer accounts with a value of $2 million through invoicing, purchase order tracking and account collections
Awarded highly regarded Kicker Award in 2017 for hitting all financial targets per customer accounts.
Lead liaison officer for field offices and the Operations Support Group (OSG) for managing and resolving customer concerns as well as issues pertaining to national accounts, client billing, payment policies and procedures
Reviewed and audited contractor payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely completion of all compliance requirements
Selected as Co-Chair of High-Performance Development Group to develop personal and professional development programs. Served as a member of the Diversity and Inclusion committee, to enhance the inclusion of minorities in management track positions.
Teacher
Columbia Academy, Maryland, US 2015 – 2016
Developed and implemented a dynamic curriculum and learning activities for pre-kindergarten children
Assisted Director in evaluating students' progress and achievements
Received Early Childcare & Development Teaching Certification
Teacher
Centre International d'Études Pedagogiques Essonne – Paris, France 2014 – 2015
Instructed students in English/French grammar, literature, and culture to enhance comprehension
Prepared individualized and progressive lesson plans in both English and French; coordinated with other language teachers to design effective learning strategies.
EDUCATION
Hood College – Maryland, US 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and French
Class Senator; Hood College Student Government Association
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III - Paris, France 2013
French and Literature (Year abroad)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Language(s): French, English
Skills: Google G-Suite; Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Financial, PeopleSoft Oasis, SugarCRM, Elastix
Volunteering: Best Buddies Maryland