Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Chi-Chi Ayalogu

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Innovative Researcher adept at curating learning materials, designing curriculums and guides and generating meaningful results. Experienced at working with and developing archives. Works effectively and collaboratively within a group and independently.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Writer and Researcher

Diversity And Inclusion Office, National Defence
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted research on diversity and inclusion related topics to create accurate, informative, and relevant articles.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure published on Canada.ca and Diversity and Inclusion Office wiki page.
  • Wrote speeches for leaders for delivery to large audiences and developed event scripts.
  • Collaborated with peers to brainstorm creative ideas and topics for engaging content and program.
  • Created cohesive curriculums and streamlined educational materials for ongoing programming within a collaborative setting.
  • Curated learning materials for ongoing projects


Professor

Algonquin College
09.2018 - Current
  • Curated resources and developed teaching content through thorough research for six courses on a continuous basis.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Developed course outlines to meet teaching standards and support learning objectives for culturally diverse groups.
  • Delivered virtual and in-person lectures to over 30 students per class for following courses: Ethics, Communications, Transatlantic Slave Trade and Abolition, Free Speech and Social Media, and Environmental Citizenship

Teaching Assistant

Carleton University
09.2016 - Current
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by professors.
  • Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
  • Assessed learning objectives and assignments and developed teaching materials for diverse classrooms of 30 students
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting safety and cooperation.

Graduate Research Assistant

Carleton University
09.2016 - Current
  • Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Met regularly with lead researcher to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.

President

Carleton Graduate Student Association
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed and implemented new documentation strategies, bylaws and policies in collaboration with executives and board to establish and achieve long-term organizational objectives, providing student union with strong and sustainable leadership.
  • Represented organization at external meetings and events.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Hired and managed up to 10 employees to maximize efficiency, improve student relations, and deliver workshops on equity, inclusion, and diversity.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations

Vice President of Operations

Carleton Graduate Student Association
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Augmented training on neurodiversity and racism within institutions through rigorous programming that engaged neurodiverse and racialized students, conducting monthly workshops and events.
  • Collaborated with various campus stakeholders, including Carleton University's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Services, to run monthly support programs on campus
  • Increased student satisfaction by 70 percent by realigning and enforcing policies.
  • Hired and managed staff members to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Set clear goals and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.

Office Administrator

Carleton Graduate Students Association
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed and properly accounted for cash inventory to facilitate general office activities.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, and recordkeeping.
  • Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Interacted with between 10 - 100 students and student leaders daily by phone, email, and in-person as first point-of-contact, providing guidance and clarity on various issues.

Education

Ph.D. - Cultural Mediations

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
06.2025

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Political Science

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
06.2013

Skills

  • Content Curation
  • Project Management
  • Research program planning
  • Data collection and organization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Public Speaking

Accomplishments

  • Delivered research papers at six international academic conferences over the course of five years

Additional Information

Membership with The Culture and Crisis Collective

07/2019 - 01/2023

  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings
  • Organized and facilitated teach-ins with guest scholars
  • Designed group website, delivered technical presentations to illustrate proposed site designs, designed event posters, and developed email campaigns to reach membership of over 100 students and scholars
  • Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • African Literature Association

Timeline

Student Writer and Researcher

Diversity And Inclusion Office, National Defence
06.2023 - Current

President

Carleton Graduate Student Association
05.2021 - 04.2022

Vice President of Operations

Carleton Graduate Student Association
05.2020 - 04.2021

Professor

Algonquin College
09.2018 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Carleton University
09.2016 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

Carleton University
09.2016 - Current

Office Administrator

Carleton Graduate Students Association
09.2016 - 12.2017

Ph.D. - Cultural Mediations

Carleton University

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

Carleton University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Political Science

Carleton University
Chi-Chi Ayalogu