Reading skills, writing skills, active listening and presentation skills, counseling skills
Hawa H Camara
Toronto,ON
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Summary
- 5 months volunteer experience with charitable non-profit organization, The Ansaar Foundation .
- Over 4 years of experience in The Gambia working directly with social service organizations and NGOs to address issues like female genital mutilation (FGM), gender-based violence, mental health and women in the workplace.
- Works well independently under time pressure complemented by excellent teamwork skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly, Strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
- Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
- Motivated Social Services Case Manager displaying high level of flexibility, adaptability and organizational skills. Superior leadership skills and demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.
- Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
Ansaar Foundation
Toronto, ON
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Ansaar Foundation is a non-profit charitable agency focused on feeding the homeless, families and community support in Toronto
- Created funding for the organization and organized events to raise donations which was successful
- Develop and implement innovative solutions that improve process
- Collaborated with the mayor's office for funding and from individuals, to assist in maximizing the organization missions.
Social Services Worker (Advocacy)
Gambia Community on Traditional Practices
The Gambia
10.2022 - 05.2023
- GAMCOTRAP is a non-profit women organization that fight for the rights of women and children against gender-based violence and aimed to end female genital mutilation in the Gambia
- Raised awareness about the harmful practices of Female Genital Mutilation, and early childhood marriage
- Helped the organization to improve on their goals settings towards female genital mutilation
- Conducted community outreach to the needy and poor within communities.
Administrative Assistant
Rider's for Health
The Gambia
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Riders for Health is a profitable and nonprofitable organization that helps to donate fuel to the emergency ambulances across the country to make health care easier for communities and villages
- Helped the organization to work with other entrepreneurs for donations
- Managed transport to help all health agencies strengthen their work and build appropriate infrastructure
- Employed active listening, building trust, and establishing rapport.
Education
Gender and Development Studies Diploma Program -
01.2019
Skills
- Case Management
- Report Writing
- Client Advocacy and community outreach
- Counseling Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Trauma-informed and emotional Intelligence
- Public Speaking and presentation skills
- Office Administration and data entry
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Confidential Document Control
Accomplishments
- Achieved raising funds for the organization
- Assisted with strategic planning, creating, and implementing programming.
- Community outreach activities.
Education And Certification Training
- Gender and Development Studies Diploma Program, Management Development Institute (The Gambia), 2019
- Workplace Safety (WMIS), Yonge Street Mission, 2024
- First Aid & CPR, Red Cross Toronto, 2024
- Overdose Prevention, City of Toronto, 2024
- Shelter Standards, Toronto Hostel Training Centre, 2024
- De-escalation, Toronto Hostel Training Centre, 2024
- Case Management, Toronto Hostel Training Centre, 2024
- Counseling Skills, Toronto Hostel Training Centre, 2024
- Trauma-informed mental health certificate, 2024
Timeline
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer) - Ansaar Foundation
10.2023 - 02.2024
Social Services Worker (Advocacy) - Gambia Community on Traditional Practices
10.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant - Rider's for Health
03.2019 - 09.2022
Management Development Institute (The Gambia) - Gender and Development Studies Diploma Program,
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeInternshipContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leaveCareer advancementSoftware
Affiliations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Society of Human Resource Management
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