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Theodora Okerri

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Highly empathic and professional first-year social work student equipped with solid foundations in social work principles and practices. Gained experience through internships and volunteer experiences in community programs; allowing me to demonstrate effective communication and empathy in assisting diverse populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Mentor Volunteer

BGCBigs
10.2022 - 04.2023

- Followed instructions from my supervisor and completed tasks with the assigned child within the appropriate time frame.

- Converse with my mentee(s), sharing positive life experiences and boosting morale and socialization with their peers.

- Collaborate with my program members to create new methods of generating interest and engagement with mentees.

-Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to mentee(s) dealing with minor and intense personal issues

-Keeping mentee(s) information confidential except in cases of abuse, neglect, or other threats

Server

Nandos Peri Peri
06.2021 - 04.2023

- Greeted customers and assigned them to designated seating areas.

- Provided excellent service and attention to customers face-to-face.

- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.

- Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and prepared specialty beverages

- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

- Managed telephone and internet take-out orders and coordinated handoff for delivery orders with third-party drivers.

- Communicated with patience to resolve guest dissatisfaction

- Worked with the POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer

Ideal Care Pharmacy
03.2022 - 06.2022

- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance

- Received incoming supplies and stocked them in the correct locations

- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers

- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling prescription orders.

- Supported operations with copying, faxing and other administrative-related tasks.

- Operated the cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.

- Delivered specialized medications to specific patients and reported back to the head pharmacist

Math Tutor Volunteer

Harry Ainlay High School
11.2019 - 04.2021

- Created an engaging learning environment by encouraging questions and discussions.

- Read class materials and topics to prepare for tutoring sessions.

- Taught youth study habits and learning tips.

- Worked closely with students in grades 10 through 11, helping to develop math skills

- Quizzed students on learning materials and used special techniques to help in subject matter recall.

Research Assistant

University of Alberta
09.2020 - 01.2021

- Assisted with literature reviews alongside the founder of the research program

- Shared research findings through publications while maintaining clients’ privacy and confidentiality.

- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.

- Performed in-depth research to answer complex questions

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
04-2028

Skills

  • Self-awareness
  • Strong work ethic
  • Cash handling
  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Research and analysis
  • First aid training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Office administration

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Youth Mentor Volunteer

BGCBigs
10.2022 - 04.2023

Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer

Ideal Care Pharmacy
03.2022 - 06.2022

Server

Nandos Peri Peri
06.2021 - 04.2023

Research Assistant

University of Alberta
09.2020 - 01.2021

Math Tutor Volunteer

Harry Ainlay High School
11.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Manitoba
Theodora Okerri