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HENRY EKONG

HENRY EKONG

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional, proficient in managing volunteer operations for not for profit organizations. Quality-driven professional adept at finding and training successful volunteers. Dependable in offering a solid background in volunteer coordination and program management. Accomplished in advancing organizational goals through skill-based volunteer engagement. Enthusiastic and highly effective at establishing structure, defining roles and filling positions. Decisive leader knowledgeable about volunteer operational needs and standard practices. Offering excellent planning, problem solving and organizational abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Worker/ Care Giver

Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide personalized care and supervision to children and adolescents in residential setting
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and programs to promote socialization, creativity, and educational growth
  • Foster positive relationships with youth and families, ensuring open communication and trust
  • Administer medications and adhere to individualized care plans for youth with special needs
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including therapists, teachers, and social workers to address holistic needs of each child.

Support Worker

Main street project shelter
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provide compassionate support and advocacy to individuals and families experiencing homelessness
  • Conduct intake assessments to identify needs, goals, and resources for shelter residents
  • Develop individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, addressing housing, employment, health, and other social service needs
  • Facilitate access to community resources such as housing assistance, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and job training programs
  • Offer crisis intervention and emotional support to clients in distress, ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting progress and outcomes of interventions.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in timely manner.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.

Youth Coordinator/ Care Giver

Lutheran church youth program
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provide personalized care and supervision to children and adolescents in residential setting
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and programs to promote socialization, creativity, and educational growth
  • Foster positive relationships with youth and families, ensuring open communication and trust
  • Administer medications and adhere to individualized care plans for youth with special needs
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including therapists, teachers, and social workers to address holistic needs of each child.
  • Developed strong relationships with youth, fostering supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, participation rates, and program outcomes for reporting purposes.
  • Supervised activities and events for large groups.

Volunteer Coordinator

Cyprus Red Cross Society
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions
  • Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards
  • Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies
  • Met with staff and department managers to maintain currency on volunteer opportunities within each department
  • Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and represented volunteers at weekly meetings
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives
  • Coordinated logistics of scheduling, supplying and transporting volunteers
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity
  • Supervised and promoted volunteers into permanent roles based on staff feedback
  • Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 7 employees.

Apprentice

Intech Mechanical workshop
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.

Internal Relations Officer (Internship)

Cyprus Red Cross Society
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews
  • Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization
  • Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement, diversity and inclusion
  • Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel
  • Drafted technical documents, social media posts and internal memoranda
  • Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Cashier

Nike
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions
  • Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store
  • Maintained awareness of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Lifted up to 60 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
02.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Global And International Affairs

Middle East Technical University
Cyprus
04.2019

AME Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Red River Collage
Winnipeg
08.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Team Development
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Onboarding
  • Staff Management
  • Record keeping
  • Volunteer Recruitment Strategy
  • Client relationship management
  • Business administration
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
  • Strong understanding of child development theories and practices
  • Ability to calm and composed in stressful situations
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining nurturing and supportive environment
  • Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Mechanical troubleshooting

Address

  • Winnipeg, MB, R3C

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

AME Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Red River Collage
08.2024 - Current

Respite Worker/ Care Giver

Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc
02.2024 - Current

Support Worker

Main street project shelter
02.2023 - 04.2023

Apprentice

Intech Mechanical workshop
08.2022 - 11.2022

Youth Coordinator/ Care Giver

Lutheran church youth program
05.2020 - 09.2022

Volunteer Coordinator

Cyprus Red Cross Society
11.2019 - 02.2020

Internal Relations Officer (Internship)

Cyprus Red Cross Society
04.2019 - 08.2019

Cashier

Nike
05.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Arts - Global And International Affairs

Middle East Technical University

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