Equipment Assistant

ADEBISI T. OGUNSANYA

***** ********** ****** ~DOLTON, IL 60419~ 773-***-****~ *************@*****.***

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice – May 2011

QUALIFICATION Accomplished graduate with a keen ability to learn quickly and contribute to an

SUMMARY organization’s success; Team player skilled at working in fast-paced environments

Accomplishments & Experience

UIC Learning Environment and Technology Services– Chicago, IL

Front Desk Administrator/Technician January 2007 to May 2011

•Set up audiovisual equipment in accordance with clients’ needs and specificity.

•Maintained and managed audiovisual equipment, inventory and equipment storage.

•Faxed reports to billing office and answered phones.

•Assisted clients with equipment troubleshooting, ensuring a full understanding of the system was provided.

•Demonstrated extensive flexibility, relying on strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

•Assist with all other office administrative duties and helped resolve various customer complaints.

•Utilized solid PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher and Access.

Holy Jerusalem Parish – Chicago, IL

Treasurer July 2005 to June 2008

•Maintained parish accounting records, documenting all financial expenses and donations.

•Budgeted for parish outreach activities and tracked projected expenses and contributions.

•Provided verbal and written communication to the pastor, including detailed financial disclosures.

Illinois Board of Election Commissioners -- Chicago, IL

Polling Place Administrator June 2007 to November 2008

•Assisted Judges of Election and served as link between polling sites and Election Central on Election Day.

•Maintained flexible work hours, dutifully staying at the polling place until all work was completed and Judges of election prepared for departure.

•Checked and inspected the voting equipment to ensure that machines worked properly; assisted with equipment troubleshooting, including making minor repairs as needed.

•Assisted Judges of election in the processing and completion of polling place closing documentation.

•Educated residents and provided citizens with a solid understanding of updated voting methods, requirements, and procedures.

Africans in Alliance– Chicago, IL

Secretary/ Event Coordinator May 2007 to May 2010

•Educating students about various African cultures and generating consciousness for issues relating to Africa

•Fund-raising money for natural disasters and famine relief efforts

•Organizing talent-shows for African students to showcase talents and at the same time fundraising money for the talent-show

•Plan events and discussion for regular club meetings and making sure that meeting goes as planned

•Recruiting new members

African American and Academic Network – Chicago, IL

Secretary August 2006 to May 2008

•Educating and encouraging incoming students about the university opportunities and academic experiences

•Organizing study-sections for students to help with studies

•Account for all activities planned, updated students about events planned and other information discussed at meeting

•Recruiting new members to join the club and publicize events to help increase the rate of African-Americans students

•Encouraging students’ involvement in cultural activities to learn about culture and history

Adesina’s Resident- Markham, IL

Caregiver May 2004 to August 2008

•Dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches patient’s lives.

•Helping patient to maintain highest level of independent living

•Personal assistant to clients with mental retardation and monitoring of daily activities.

•Help with household chores which including cooking, shopping, and cleaning

•Performing duties for patients such as changing bed linen, preparing meals and other duties as assigned.

•Provided non-medical in-home care and assisted with disabled adult

•Demonstrated vigorous patience and understanding by being gentle in extremely anxious and traumatic situations for patients.

•Regular report to family if there’s change in behavior or health.

Childcare – Dolton, IL August 2003 to June 2006

•Care for children between the ages 1-10 in private residences

•Prepared and provide light snacks meals and attend to general needs of children

•Planning, organizing and monitoring children’s activities

•Performed simple first aid in terms of emergencies and keep children safe.

•Helped children with daily routines such as dressing, toileting, eating and sleeping.

•Maintained a clean and safe environment for children.

•Be a good role model to the children.

•Handle emergencies such as illnesses, injuries, and household accidents.

SKILLS

•Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint

•Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

•A flexible team-player who prioritizes and juggles multiple concurrent projects, highly motivated, and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision

•A good listener with exceptional interpersonal skill

•A team member with capability of working on own initiative

•Professional and well organized

•Flexible and adaptable with ability for learning new skills quickly

•Reliable, dedicated and trustworthy

OTHER HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Africans Student Council (2006 to 2011)

Student organization dedicated to educating others and generating consciousness for issues relating to Africa, including a focus on natural disaster and famine relief efforts. Served as Secretary from 2007 to 2009

New Life Volunteering Society (2006 to 2007)

Volunteered with organization offering services for disadvantaged Chicago residents, including tutoring to inner city youth and working with the free Health Education Clinic offered to residents.

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