Angie Gicho
Surrey,BC
Summary
Highly-motivated and with over 10 years experienced in Community work having volunteered at ISSofBC as a translator, Diversecity as a settlement volunteer worker, Atira women Society as a Support worker. I am skilled at promoting awareness regarding settlement, homelessness and other programs and initiatives being provided. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled at coordinating and executing community events and fundraisers, resulting in accomplished goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Community Investments
Vancity Credit union
Surrey, BC
09.2022 - Current
- Balancing the shared success budget monthly, payments processed timely and deliver granting administration and reconciliation
- Delivered technical support for Community partners for their grant applications on the portal, doing high level analysis and due diligence on those applications to give best advice to my team
- Provide administration and operational project management coordination to support the effective collaboration across the teams on 3 priority impact strategy projects
- Demonstrate Vancity’s commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Inclusion and Climate Justice and dismantling of systemic Racism, by continuing the Anti-Racism journey through a combination of continued and applied learning, actively looking for ways to surface and address structural Racism and bias in my work and the work of the department and division
- Provide coordination and administration support to the impact strategy FCR program, CLS accounts and CPP, impact strategy learning opportunities, department organization and document storage.
Director of Events - Volunteer
Kenyan Association in BC (KENBC)
Surrey, BC
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised a team of 10 individuals in planning activities such as searching for event locations, catering setup, décor design, audiovisual equipment rentals, fundraising and grants, advertising and marketing.
- Supported accurate financial recordkeeping by closely checking bills and approving payments.
- Sourced speakers and special guests for wide range of corporate, industry and charitable events, developed agendas, and coordinated logistics.
- Analyzed feedback from attendees to improve future events.
- Sourced and assisted other Directors to address and find solutions, services and ways Kenyans in BC can benefit and overcome challenges that come with relocating to BC. They include, employment, housing, financial literacy among others.
Financial Services Representative
Vancity Credit Union
Surrey, BC
11.2014 - 09.2022
- Performing member transactions consistent with established standards so that a high level of quality service delivery is achieved
- Identifying and assessing member/prospect needs to provide appropriate products, services, and referrals
- Applying branch service standards, policies, procedures, and controls to meet compliance requirements and mitigate risk
- Fully leverage and utilize the technical systems available so that the service experience for the member is efficient and seamless.
Data entry clerk, G&F Financial Group (Contract)
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Gathered, entered, and updated financial information of members accurately to the new banking system
- Confidentially handled important member information
- Performed scanning of documents and processed various forms for the company.
Education
Bank Teller Certificate -
JR training Centre
03.2014
Mass communication and Journalism Diploma -
12.2011
Skills
- Strong communication and rapport building skills
- Quick learner
- Strong attention to detail
- Good time management
- Strong analytical skills and investigation sense
- Good in Multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
- Document Management
- Information Collection
- Project Support
- Relationship Building
Volunteer Experience
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), 2013 - 2018
- Helped bridge the gap of language barrier between new immigrants and Canadian services. Helped clients to search, view, negotiate and move to new housing.
BAOBAB Inclusive, 2013 - 2020
- Helped bring together youth from all background of age 14 -30 years. Created youth projects during summertime. Performed volunteer project within my community.
Diversecity & Inclusion, 2013 - Present
- Translation for new Immigrants during Appointments, banking or to explain anything they might not understand. Helped new Immigrants settle in Canada by showing them stores to shop, taking transit, locate schools, hospitals or nay facilities they may need.
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Coordinator, Community Investments
Vancity Credit union
09.2022 - Current
Director of Events - Volunteer
Kenyan Association in BC (KENBC)
05.2020 - Current
Financial Services Representative
Vancity Credit Union
11.2014 - 09.2022
Data entry clerk, G&F Financial Group (Contract)
09.2012 - 10.2012
Bank Teller Certificate -
JR training Centre
Mass communication and Journalism Diploma -
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