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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
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Adedamola Akinosun

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record across educational and non-profit church sectors, excelling in organization and effective communication. Skilled in curriculum development and relationship management, I thrive in collaborative environments, driving successful outcomes and enhancing service excellence through innovative solutions and dedicated support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist

Church of the Rock
Winnipeg, Manitoba
08.2025 - 02.2026
  • managed busy reception desk, addressing enquiries from church congregation and general public to enhance visitor experience
  • delivering administrative assistance to diverse ministry initiatives including room configuration, registration, attendance, and certification
  • process financial donations via call-ins and in-person contributions
  • data entry utilizing member database, updating membership information and activities
  • Leverage multiple technologies like Fellowship One, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook to fulfill designated responsibilities.
  • developed and issued communications to ministry attendees and members through email and letter to ensure timely information dissemination
  • Compiled and distributed weekly prayer request lists to pastoral and ministry leads for effective communication.

Childcare Assistant

Brightling Childcare Academy
Winnipeg, Manitoba
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate learning programs based on emergent curriculum and Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) standards.
  • Integrated play-based and experiential learning to enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Adapt lesson plans to meet the needs of children with diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment, promoting each child’s self-esteem and independence.
  • Use positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and teach problem-solving skills.
  • Monitored developmental milestones and documented progress.
  • Built collaborative relationships with parents through ongoing communication, feedback, and detailed progress reports.
  • Monitor, mentor and coach staff and practicum students in creating unique learning experiences and classroom management techniques
  • Apply ELCC and Brightling policies, standards and procedures.

Teacher

The Regent Secondary School
Abuja, Nigeria
09.2014 - 12.2019
  • Integrated modern technology (interactive whiteboards, podcasts, media) to improve learner engagement and outcomes.
  • Oversaw up to 100 learners simultaneously, utilizing organizational and communication skills to facilitate effective learning.
  • Designed and reviewed curriculum (Schemes of Work) to enhance program planning and support structured reporting.
  • Conducted needs assessments, identified gaps, and developed creative solutions—mirroring grant proposal processes.

Language Learning Instructor

Mexican Embassy
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed linguistic learning program for embassy staff, addressing specific needs identified in assessment.
  • Created lesson plans and outcomes that supported organizational goals and facilitated targeted project proposals.
  • Applied technology to improve delivery methods and streamline progress reporting.

Administrative Officer

Royal Connections
London, UK
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Managed administrative operations and budgetary responsibilities, ensuring effective resource allocation for faith-based church charity with 1,000+ members.
  • Coordinated launch of multi-site House Cell Program across forty-five centers, facilitating resource distribution and community outreach.
  • Supported community engagement initiatives, enhancing participation and connection within large membership of faith-based church charity.
  • Produced weekly publications, highlighting strong written communication and reporting skills.

Business Support Coordinator

City of Westminster College
London, UK
08.2008 - 08.2009

Managed Entry to Employment and Train to Gain programmes, coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation process.

  • Organised all aspects of programme setup, including supporting enrolment, initial assessment processes, induction, orientation, and evaluation.
  • Providing program participants with ongoing support to achieve individual learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan and facilitate events, ensuring alignment with client needs.
  • Followed up on new business opportunities and scheduled meetings with key stakeholders to advance client relationships.
  • Provided senior management with progress updates while representing the college at various exhibitions.
  • Preparing program documents and reported back to the business development team.

Learning Centre Assistant

City of Westminster College
London, UK
04.2005 - 08.2008
  • Facilitated workshops and tutoring sessions for academic support.
  • Organized and prepared educational materials for diverse learning activities to facilitate effective instruction.
  • Provided students with learning resources and technology support to enhance academic engagement.
  • Monitored student behavior during learning center activities to maintain a safe and productive environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation.

Administrative Assistant

City of Westminster College
London, UK
08.2004 - 04.2005
  • Resolved inquiries from students, faculty, and visitors with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed correspondence, facilitating effective communication with students and stakeholders.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, and presentations, supporting management staff in decision-making.
  • Maintained database systems containing customer contact information, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.

Education

Masters - Performance (Musical theatre)

Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
London, United Kingdom

Bachelor - Hispanic Studies (honors)

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Front Desk Management
  • Customer Service
  • Client Interaction
  • Office Coordination
  • Clerical Support
  • Effective Communication
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Team Support
  • Service excellence
  • Program evaluation

Certification

  • Certificate in Further Education Teaching, City & Guilds, London, UK
  • Introduction to Delivering & Learning, City & Guilds, London, UK
  • Circle of Security Training, Brightling Academy, Winnipeg, MB
  • Safeguarding

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Writing

Technical Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • School Information Management Systems
  • Sharepoint
  • Google Classroom
  • Outlook
  • Google Suite

Timeline

Receptionist

Church of the Rock
08.2025 - 02.2026

Childcare Assistant

Brightling Childcare Academy
01.2023 - 08.2025

Language Learning Instructor

Mexican Embassy
02.2017 - 10.2017

Teacher

The Regent Secondary School
09.2014 - 12.2019

Administrative Officer

Royal Connections
01.2011 - 12.2013

Business Support Coordinator

City of Westminster College
08.2008 - 08.2009

Learning Centre Assistant

City of Westminster College
04.2005 - 08.2008

Administrative Assistant

City of Westminster College
08.2004 - 04.2005

Masters - Performance (Musical theatre)

Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

Bachelor - Hispanic Studies (honors)

University of Birmingham
Adedamola Akinosun