Blessing Nkiruka Okwu
Fort Smith
Summary
Office Administration Student with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Excellent customer service skills and diplomacy when working with challenging clients. Ability to multitask and adapt easily to new environments. Over five-year experience in event coordination and management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Residence Care Aide
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
05.2023 - Current
- Offer support for client’s mental and emotional needs to enhance overall happiness and physical outcomes.
- Assist residents in preparing appointments and other activities.
- Answer phones and provide other administrative support as needed.
- Supervise and maintain the welfare, safety, and security of residents.
- Assist Residents with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs.
Practicum
Northwest Territories Department of Finance
- 05.2024
- Maintain Financial records including income statements, and balance sheets.
- Created folders and boxes for files.
- Front Desk services.
Barista/Cashier
Nsixty Trading Company
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Greet customers and provide positive interactions in a friendly manner to facilitate brand loyalty.
- Manage and maintain store inventory by receiving and stocking supplies as well as retail products.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation; prepare the orders.
Retail Sales Associate
Fields Store
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provide outstanding customer service.
- Assisted customers in finding and selecting items, providing recommendations which contributed to the increase in revenues.
- Stocked replenish and organize inventory with accuracy and efficiency.
Event Coordinator
Ghoghus Concept
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Manage events guest list.
- Respond to calls regarding event updates or issues.
- Assisted with budget creation by estimating labor, materials, and schedule demands.
- Work with event manager to set up catering, Audio, and stage according to client’s budget.
- Assisted with setting up venues and keeping all areas clean and presentable for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Physics with Electronics
University of Port Harcourt
06.2016
Diploma - Office Administration
Aurora College
Fort Smith, NT04.2025
Skills
- Managing deadlines
- Strong presentation skills
- Data collection and management
- Strategic decision making
- Planning and development
- Confidentiality handling
- Document preparation
- Filing systems
- Scheduling appointments
- Verbal communication
- Calendar management
- Spreadsheet management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Bookkeeping
- Writing reports
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Relief Residence Care Aide
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
05.2023 - Current
Barista/Cashier
Nsixty Trading Company
01.2023 - 05.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Fields Store
01.2023 - 04.2023
Event Coordinator
Ghoghus Concept
12.2019 - 01.2022
Practicum
Northwest Territories Department of Finance
- 05.2024
Diploma - Office Administration
Aurora College
Bachelor of Technology - Physics with Electronics
University of Port Harcourt
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