Enthusiastic recent graduate with a strong interest in history, governance and politics, complemented by professional experiences across various sectors, including the non-profit industry. Equipped with strong problem-solving, analytical, research, and diplomatic skills, eager to contribute creativity, curiosity and adaptability to new challenges in a dynamic environment.
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Francisca Ajayi
Calgary,AB
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
The Mustard Seed
Resident Engagement Worker (Community and social services)
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Address resident's complaints or emergencies and provide necessary support i.e Spiritual conversations, basic necessities, etc as needed.
- Provide referrals to social services and facilitate access to community resources including legal, medical and financial aid, housing, employment, transportation, etc.
- Record and communicate shift's activities as well as resident's interactions, referrals, progress and behavioral changes through logs, daily reports and incident reports in a timely manner.
- Connect with and supervise over 200 clients in the supportive low-income building while organizing community events and fostering rapport among residents.
- Advocate for clients by mediating between residents and the organization's administrative personnel.
- Document interactions and assistance provided to non-clients and external organizations outside of administrative business hours for evaluative purposes.
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Social Media Coordinator
2024.02 - 2024.06 (4 months)
Job overview
- Analyzed organization's attributes and marketing needs, facilitating the development of targeted promotional initiatives to enhance public exposure and generate interest in forthcoming conference.
- Devised an impactful digital marketing plan that fostered collaboration with the online community while effectively promoting the organization's strengths, mission, objectives, and conference agenda.
- Implemented the strategy by creating related content and operating the organization's social media accounts, especially by single-handedly providing live coverage of the 3-day conference across the different platforms.
- Used apps like Canva, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, Photoscape X, etc in content creation while operating multiple social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok
- Provided post-campaign analysis on enhanced social media metrics and insights in reports presented to the board detailing a 350% increase in account engagement, higher follower count, increased posts, extended reach, and improved visibility; concurrently maintained relationships with current and potential organizations.
Ahinke's Kitchen
Project Coordinator (Cooking Show Premiere)
2022.08 - 2022.10 (2 months)
Job overview
- Led a team of 20 people in planning and executing the event while managing logistics like venue selection, equipment, and vendor coordination.
- Created and maintained the event budget, monitored expenses, and handled financial records, contracts, and post-event billing.
- Spearheaded the curation of a guest list consisting of more than 100 individuals, efficiently managed attendee registration, while simultaneously recruiting, training, and supervising both volunteers and support staff.
- Developed the event agenda, created promotional materials, and planned guest entertainment.
- Ensured event operations and service providers complied with municipal bylaws, negotiated service contracts, and approved supplier invoices.
Education
University of Calgary Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
2023
University Overview
Minor in Political Science and Governance
- With a focus on African politics and governance, conducted research with experience in both qualitative and quantitative studies.
Skills
- Research, Analytical and Problem-solving Skills
- Expert communication skills (Written and Verbal proficiency including public speaking)
- Easy and quick adaptability to dynamic work environments
- Technical and technological skills (MS Office and Google Suite apps, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Image processing and telecommunication apps)
- Interpersonal and diplomatic skills
- Leadership skill (innovative and initiative team player)
- Language skill
- Administrative and organizational skills
Achievements
Achievements
- Participant/ Nigeria Representative, 2018, English Speaking Union- International Public Speaking Competition, London
- National Winner, 2017, Young Debaters Foundation Public Speaking Competition, Nigeria
- Best Delegate, 2016, International Centre for Journalist, Nigerian Secondary School Model United Nations
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
1. Vice President (Academics), Nigerian Student's Association- September 2021 - April 2022, Calgary, AB.
- Planned, booked and scheduled events that fostered good academic habits and career advancements with internal and external organizations for our members like study sessions, KPMG career panels, Professional Headshots photoshoot sessions, etc.,
- Initiated a collaboration between the club and the Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa to facilitate easier and better passport renewal procedures among many of their other services for students.
- Initiated details like the theme, dress code and other specifics for the annual gala while planning, negotiating and coordinating everything else with the team.
- Moderated that gala and the subsequent one.
2. Junior Communications Executive, Nigerian Student's Association- September 2020 - April 2021, Calgary, AB.
- Managed the club's communications via e-mail while strategically building new and maintaining old relationships with other clubs, external organizations and the University of Calgary's Student Union body.
- Created a mailing list and maintained it by sending monthly newsletters as well as other different types of communiqué to ensure member retention and participation.
- Delivered prompt responses to inquiries from current and prospective members while collaborating effectively with executives from other departments, ensuring a seamless academic year for the club. Our efforts were recognized with the 'Student Life Award'.
- Attended weekly meetings providing briefs and updates on the department's welfare as well as referring members to other departments or resources as needed with follow-up.
- Joined in the creation of a couple virtual events and meetings such as "Jingle 12" (a Christmas giveaway series), the Black History Month series and the "ENDSARS" movement posts and fundraiser as a substitute for the annual gala which didn't hold due to the lockdown from the COVID 19 pandemic.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
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Timeline
Social Media Coordinator
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
2024.02 - 2024.06 (4 months)
Resident Engagement Worker (Community and social services)
The Mustard Seed
2023.03 - Current (1 year & 6 months)
Project Coordinator (Cooking Show Premiere)
Ahinke's Kitchen
2022.08 - 2022.10 (2 months)
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
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