Gideon Akposheri
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Serving Humanity
Oshawa, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
Special Need Support Worker
Children & Adult Developmental Center
Lagos
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported and trained individuals with various developmental disabilities
- Provided support to individuals who have disabilities with the goal of promoting independence and personal care
- Observation of individuals' verbal and non-verbal communications, including alternative communication systems and techniques
- Completed essential homework and job duties in thorough and detailed manner and worked with people who were mentally and physically challenged to achieve daily goals and minimize judgement
- Delivered personalized education and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Relieved classroom teachers during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Corporate Law
Corporate Law & Estate Brokerage, Olekanma & Associates
Lagos
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Advised clients on various aspects of corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence processes, and risk assessment procedures.
- Collaborated with prosecutors, law enforcement, and other community partners to ensure effective communication and advocacy for victims'' rights.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies that ensured compliance with applicable laws while promoting positive work environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state leave laws, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and avoiding potential legal issues.
- Maintained organizational alignment with corporate processes, program management best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant laws and guidelines pertaining to patient referrals and medical records management.
- Ensured compliance with state laws, adhering to strict guidelines regarding title insurance and escrow procedures.
- Managed sensitive client information with strict confidentiality, adhering to data protection laws and guidelines at all times.
- Served as liaison between store management and corporate office personnel, fostering positive collaboration that supported ongoing business success.
Estate Brokerage
Olekanma & Associates, Lagos (Firm of Legal Attorn
Lagos, Lagos
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
First Aid & CPR/AED level C -
Medical Training Centre
Oshawa, ON04.2024
BL (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria -
Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria04.2004
LLB -
University of Benin
Benin, Nigeria12.2000
High School Certificate (WAEC) -
Estate High School
Lagos, Nigeria04.1991
Skills
- Skills and Core Competencies:
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills
- Adept legal and managerial skill
- Customer service management
- Complaint resolution
- Multitasking and flexibility to work shifts
- Emotional intelligence
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Decision-making abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Provided a safe environment and monitored activities of clients while allowing independence
- Commended for sensitivity in handling clients with disabilities
- Promoted community inclusion and integration
- Liaised with community groups that provided services relevant to individual welfare in society
- CAPABILITIES SKILLS
- Good Communication
- Patience
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Caring
- Active Listener
- Analytical
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Volunteer
Serving Humanity
04.2024 - Current
Special Need Support Worker
Children & Adult Developmental Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Corporate Law
Corporate Law & Estate Brokerage, Olekanma & Associates
01.2016 - 12.2023
Estate Brokerage
Olekanma & Associates, Lagos (Firm of Legal Attorn
01.2006 - 12.2016
First Aid & CPR/AED level C -
Medical Training Centre
BL (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria -
Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School
LLB -
University of Benin
High School Certificate (WAEC) -
Estate High School
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