HR internship

ABDUL-LATEEF OLAWALE AKANDE

Lekki, Lagos +*** 813-***-**** 234 811-***-**** **************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

People oriented professional with a strong foundation in Social Work, passionate about Human Resource Management. Adept at conflict resolution, staff support, organizational communication, and employee engagement. Seeking an HR internship to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, and talent development. Quick to learn, highly organized, and driven to contribute to structured HR environments. KEY SKILLS

Employee Relations and Welfare

Conflicts Resolution

HR Operations and Personnel Management

Interview Coordination and Onboarding

Team Leadership and Organisational Strategy

Program Planning and Implementation

Documentation and Records Keeping

Communication and Team Support

HR Software (Basic level)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Residential Social Worker

Streetkids Matters Empowerment Foundation, Lagos 2024 – 2025

Assessed and created personalized care plans for rescued street children.

Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and emergency response.

Advocated for children's rights and coordinated with external support agencies.

Facilitated education, life skills, and community reintegration programs.

Mental Health Social Worker (Volunteer)

Royal City Specialist Hospital, Osogbo 2022 – 2023

Conducted individual and group therapy for patients with substance abuse.

Completed psychosocial assessments for patients with trauma and depression.

Advised families on supporting recovery and reducing stigma.

Medical Social Worker (NYSC)

Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo 2021 – 2024

Conducted ward rounds, provided HIV counseling, and disclosed test results.

Managed care for indigent and abandoned patients.

Handled psychosocial assessments, home visits, and patient education. Mental Health Advocate (Volunteer)

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency 2021 – 2022

Organized outreach to promote mental health education and reduce substance abuse.

Led youth-focused campaigns linking insecurity to drug abuse.

Assisted in rehabilitating and reintegrating substance users.

Medical Social Worker (Practicum)

Kwara State General Hospital, Ilorin 2019 – 2020

Delivered therapy and education to patients and families.

Led recreational activities to support holistic recovery.

Medical Social Worker (Practicum)

Orile Agege General Hospital, Lagos 2017

Assisted with financial waivers and linked patients to healthcare support.

Conducted HIV counseling and administered ART.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales Supervisor – Al-Hamed Ola Global Telecoms Limited, Lagos 2023 (4 months) Supervisor – Arnal International Nigeria Limited, Ilorin (Part time) 2014 – 2020 System Hardware Engineer – Claphem System Solutions, Lagos 2011 – 2013 EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGD-HRM) Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Nigeria. 2025 Bachelor of Science in Social Work

University of Ilorin, Nigeria 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Personnel Manager (CPM)

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Issued: July 2025

Associate Member (ACHIRM)

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Granted: July 2025

REFERENCES

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