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Lawrentia Onwumelu

Brandon,Manitoba

Summary

Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

The Glory Centre
Brandon, Canada
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided care for indigent people at outreaches in various communities.
  • Support crime prevention at the community level by providing moral support and advisory services.
  • Provide support in the form of distribution of food, water and clothing to homeless people and the less privileged.
  • Referred patients for medical services, and accompanied them to the referral centers.
  • Worked in the Sanitation department that ensured the environment is clean and safe for community members coming for worship.
  • Provided support for the orphans, vulnerable children in the orphanage, the widows, the helpless, and the sick.
  • Worked with the Welfare team that supported newcomers and new immigrants.

Program Officer

No more delay kingdom builders Association of Nigeria
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated, inclusive health programs in Nigeria by providing effective management to ensure the delivery of program targets.
  • Supported patients during outreach in the facilities.
  • Received clients' calls and developed strong relationships with them by providing excellent service and technical support.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to homeless individuals seeking assistance from our organization.
  • Organized clothing donations, sorting items by type and size for easy access.

Program Officer

New Eve Advocacy Centre
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Identified women with disabilities across different communities, requiring support.
  • Provided patient centered care for indigent women with disabilities and widows
  • Provided skills training for women with disabilities, including negotiation skills.

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Society for Family Health
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Led the process for setting up Save a Life (SAV) Clinics in 2 program states to provide quality health services in a safe place for members of the key population.
  • Partnered with medical team comprises of doctors and nurses to provide HIV intervention for members of the key population including female sex workers and drug users.
  • Provided administrative and technical oversight for the clinics in the states.
  • Prepared quarterly and annual progress reports on the project.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pure & Industrial Chemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria
09.2005

Skills

  • Cultural competence
  • Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural setting
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Punctuality
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Residential care support
  • Active listening
  • Written and Verbal communication
  • Case management
  • Documentation
  • Organization
  • Empathy
  • Compassion
  • Supply coordination

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer

The Glory Centre
05.2023 - Current

Program Officer

No more delay kingdom builders Association of Nigeria
01.2022 - 05.2023

Program Officer

New Eve Advocacy Centre
01.2020 - 12.2021

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Society for Family Health
01.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Pure & Industrial Chemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Lawrentia Onwumelu