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FOLAKEMI OLADIMEJI

Scarborough, ON,ON

Summary

Dynamic Vocational Counselor with a proven track record at DGcreative, enhancing program effectiveness and fostering successful job placements. Skilled in career planning and individual counseling, excel in creating customized training materials and facilitating workshops. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and clear communication, significantly improved client outcomes through tailored vocational plans.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vocational Counselor

DGcreative
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced program effectiveness with continuous evaluation and adjustment of counseling strategies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment during group sessions, encouraging participation from all 52 attendees.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with 8 local employers to facilitate successful job placements for clients in diverse industries.
  • Facilitated workshops for clients to enhance job readiness, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored vocational plans.
  • Mentored junior counselors within the team, sharing best practices and insights gleaned from years of experience in the field.

Vocational Counselor Intern

DGcreative
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Adapted counseling approaches in response to unique cultural backgrounds or disabilities among 54 clientele.
  • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions regularly, refining approaches based on data-driven findings.
  • Developed strong rapport with 38 clients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment during group sessions, encouraging participation from all attendees.
  • Increased client self-sufficiency by 28% through the provision of career guidance and labor market information.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to identify 18 clients'' strengths and align them with suitable career paths.
  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

Subject Teacher

Government Secondary School
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Supported 48 students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 45 students.
  • Ensured alignment between lesson objectives, instructional materials, and assessments through careful planning and ongoing review of curriculum materials.
  • Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive school culture focused on collaboration and continuous growth.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for 15 struggling students.
  • Assessed 48 student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship Education

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Economics Education

University of Nigeria Nsukka
Nsukka, Nigeria
06.2013

Skills

  • Career Exploration
  • Career Assessment
  • Resume development
  • Career Planning
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Counseling
  • Student evaluations
  • Performance Assessments
  • Career Counseling
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Career mentoring
  • Education planning
  • Vocational planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clear Communication
  • Data-Entry

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Certificate of Participation in Entrepreneurship, Technology, Energy Development and Management- 2017
  • Google Digital Skills for Africa Training- 2018
  • Time Management and Prioritization Training - 2019

Timeline

Vocational Counselor

DGcreative
05.2022 - 04.2024

Vocational Counselor Intern

DGcreative
06.2019 - 04.2022

Subject Teacher

Government Secondary School
05.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship Education

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science - Economics Education

University of Nigeria Nsukka

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