Andrew Okingo Mailing Address:
Lethbridge, AB T1K 7Y1, AB
**********@*****.***
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Ontario
Undergraduate Student: Global Studies 2020 - Present Riverside Military Academy - Gainesville, Georgia, USA High School Diploma 2015-2020
WORK EXPERIENCE:
MGR Construction Labor - Waterloo, Ontario
March 2021- February 2022
Loading and unloading construction materials and moving them to work areas.
Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, and barricades at construction sites.
PPG Dulux Paints - Waterloo, Ontario May 2021- November 2021
Retail Sales Associate
Responsible for mixing the paint and working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about your products and recommend the right solutions.
ROW Swim Club - Waterloo, Ontario January 2021 - June 2022
● Coach for the 10 under group
● Plan swimming lessons that take into account students' abilities and progressive development.
● Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and
correcting students accordingly.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR /
ACHIEVEMENTS
Wilfrid Laurier Varsity
Swimmer
Black Students Association
Member
Senior Class Vice President
3 time National Raider
Champion (2017,2018,2019)
Science National Honor
Society member (2018,2019)
State Champion in 400 free
relay-swimming (2018)
JROTC Physical Fitness
Award, Good Conduct, Service
Learning, Cadet Leadership
Course, Fine Arts, Academic
Excellence, Student
Government, Personal
Appearance
2-time varsity letter in track
and field, 2-time varsity
letter in Cross Country,
2-time varsity letter in
Baseball, 3-time varsity letter
in JROTC Raiders, 4-time
varsity letter in Swimming
Skills and Competencies
Drive to achieve results for impact: I plan and take ownership of quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks with minimal supervision while inspiring colleagues with a sense of purpose and direction to achieve higher results. I take responsibility for the consequences of decisions and failures without passing blame to others. I involve key stakeholders in activities that impact them, keeping them informed of potential delays and problems. Innovator and embrace change/Quick Learner: Ability to adapt to a new situation while maintaining a solid work ethic and positive attitude. Quickly acclimate to different environments and open to new processes and technologies. I respond flexibly to changing circumstances, priorities, and deadlines. I always have a sense of creativity, experiment with new approaches, and openness to changing existing practices.
Nurture Leads and manages team members: I provide exemplary leadership by example, motivating and developing colleagues to perform at their best while building diverse and inclusive teams. I can inspire and motivate team members, and act with integrity, fairness, and a strategic mindset. I was a leader in the corps of cadets at school and was able to lead by example.
Exemplary Customer Services: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of both internal stakeholders and external clients. Able to relate to customers and provide them with the support they need, able to communicate with them in a clear, easy-to-understand way to help them solve a problem and answer their questions.
Work Collaboratively with others: I establish and maintain mutually supportive working relationships, demonstrate sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds, respect differences, and ensure that all can contribute and succeed. I always challenge colleagues respectfully when views and opinions differ and Encourage others to contribute ideas and listen without interruption. Able to work diligently with others while being a valuable team member. During my years at Wilfrid Laurier University, I have been blessed with the opportunity to participate in and embark on many team-building exercises and group projects, with this repetitive practice I possess the knowledge and skill of working with others in any environment. LANGUAGES
English, Swahili,