Derica Palmer
Spruce Grove
Summary
IT professional with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless network operations, and enhancing system security. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving operational excellence. Reliable team player with focus on adapting to evolving technological needs and delivering consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Child Care Provider (Ayomide Olagesin & Family)
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks
- Engage children in educational and recreational activities
- Assist parent with daily routine.
Home Child Care Provider (Kula Kaikai & Family)
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist with preparing children for school.
- Prepare and serve meals for children.
- Take children to activities after school.
- Study them and get them ready for bed.
Senior Electoral Officer (Information Technology)
Electoral Commission For Sierra Leone
08.2018 - 04.2024
- Used [Software] to perform data entry and prepare correspondence.
- Conducted voter outreach by mailing and tracking voter registration cards throughout [Location].
- Implemented innovative technologies for more efficient vote counting, expediting the announcement of election results.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive voter information.
- Maintained accurate records of election results, diligently verifying vote counts and reporting data in a timely manner.
- Effectively managed budgets, allocating funds appropriately to ensure successful execution of all electoral activities.
Caregiver and Teacher
ELSIE LISK NURSERY AND DAYCARE SCHOOL
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Create safe and educational environment
- Supervise Children
- Prepare bottles and change diapers.
Data Entry Supervisor
STATISTICS SIERRA LEONE
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Training of Data Entry Operators.
- Ensure questionnaires and other materials are provided.
- Daily monitoring of the entry process of each operator assigned.
- Weekly report to Consultant and Management.
Census Supervisor
STATISTICS SIERRA LEONE
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Train Enumerators.
- Ensure materials are provided to workers.
- Daily monitoring of the enumeration process of each Enumerator assigned.
- Manage unfavorable situations on the field.
Information Technology Officer
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (SL) LIMITED
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Manages systems deployments and eventual support of all Applications in the bank.
- Responsible for capacity and availability of Uninterruptible power supply in head office and business offices bank wide.
- Submit weekly reports of unit and/or subsidiary activities to group IT
- Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
- Daily monitoring of link to and from head office and the different branches.
- Oversee the maintenance, and operations of the UPS, stabilizers, and other powers systems infrastructure.
Education
Emergency First Aid Training Certificate -
Sierra Leone Red Cross Society
11.2021
Bsc. Hons. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Njala University
01.2012
Certificate - ComptiA Networking (N+)
ITC Training School
01.2009
Higher Diploma - Hardware and Electronics
Njala University
01.2009
Ordinary Diploma - Hardware and Electronics
Njala University
01.2008
West African School Certificate Exams - WASSCE
The Annie Walsh Memorial School
01.2005
Skills
- Ability to Work with People from Diverse Ethnic and Cultural Backgrounds
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Plan and Establish Priorities
- Customer service management
- Critical Thinking
- Accuracy and precision
- Data management
- Report generation
- Team leadership
- Employee supervision
Languages
English
Full Professional
VBS Volunteer, Stony Plain Alliance Church
July 22-24, 2025
- Check in and registration of the kids
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping the Leader in planning and organizing.
- Discussion, hands on learning and Story reviews with participants.
Timeline
Home Child Care Provider (Ayomide Olagesin & Family)
12.2024 - 01.2025
Home Child Care Provider (Kula Kaikai & Family)
06.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Electoral Officer (Information Technology)
Electoral Commission For Sierra Leone
08.2018 - 04.2024
Caregiver and Teacher
ELSIE LISK NURSERY AND DAYCARE SCHOOL
01.2016 - 08.2016
Data Entry Supervisor
STATISTICS SIERRA LEONE
01.2016 - 01.2016
Census Supervisor
STATISTICS SIERRA LEONE
11.2015 - 12.2015
Information Technology Officer
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (SL) LIMITED
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bsc. Hons. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Njala University
Certificate - ComptiA Networking (N+)
ITC Training School
Higher Diploma - Hardware and Electronics
Njala University
Ordinary Diploma - Hardware and Electronics
Njala University
West African School Certificate Exams - WASSCE
The Annie Walsh Memorial School
Emergency First Aid Training Certificate -
Sierra Leone Red Cross Society
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