Mercy Chikezie

Dedicated librarian seeking an opportunity to contribute leadership, inclusivity, strategic planning, and innovative solutions to a dynamic library environment. Well-versed in all aspects of library systems and management. Extensive knowledge in library operations, information resource management, policy development, and strategic planning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Digital Skills for Women, April 2023
• Business Analysis Master Class Training, July 2022
• Fundamentals Of Business Writing, August 2019
• Office Administrative Training, February 2016

Visual Problem Appraisal Workshop, Rural Livelihoods, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa,

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Velp, Netherlands.

January 2021–February 2021  

• Implemented a visual problem appraisal focused on understanding the influence of HIV/AIDS among afflicted rural households and its relation to food and nutrition security in Kwa Zulu Natal. This project addressed a significant issue in rural livelihoods in KwaZulu-Natal and provided a justification for the relevance of the identified problem.
• Utilized strategic tools such as PEST analysis and causal diagrams to unravel the complexities and uncertainties identified during the expository research. These tools were instrumental in providing a structured analysis of the factors influencing the identified problem.
• Wrote a detailed consultancy report summarizing the findings of the visual problem appraisal. The report, submitted to the project commissioner, highlighted key insights and recommendations for addressing the identified challenges in rural livelihoods, particularly concerning the impact of HIV/AIDS on food and nutrition security in Kwa Zulu Natal.

Interventions for Food and Nutrition Security Workshop, Enugu State, Nigeria,

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences,  March 2021-April 2021

• Developed an intervention as a response analysis report for poultry farmers aimed at ensuring sustainable interventions to empower smallholder poultry farmers. The focus was on the adaptation of improved management practices and strategies for climate change resilience with an eco-friendly approach.
• Utilized a comprehensive set of analytical tools, including stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, power and stakeholder analysis, response options for the intervention, a sustainable livelihood framework, and causal impact. These tools were crucial in designing an appropriate development intervention that would lead to enhanced food security and resilience for poultry farmers in Enugu State.
• The workshop resulted in a well-structured response analysis report highlighting sustainable interventions and strategies for smallholder poultry farmers.
• The report emphasized the importance of adapting improved management practices to address the challenges posed by climate change while promoting eco-friendly resilience in the agricultural sector.

Do You Cite What You Tweet? Contextualizing the Tweet-Citation Relationship

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8412-3557

Social Media Specialist, 

STEMHub Foundation, 

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 

May 2018–Present

• Map out a result-driven social media strategy on a monthly basis.
• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
• Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.
• Attend events and produce live social media content.
• Maintain a unified brand voice across different social media channels.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create a social media calendar.
• Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
• Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.

Assistant Project Manager, Community Development Service, National Youth Service Corps Program (NYSC), Lagos, Nigeria, 

October 2015–March 2016 

• Led a team of 35 members as the assistant project manager during the National Service Youth Corps Program. Successfully executed a project involving the construction of a classroom rooftop for Olomu Primary School, Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria.
• Assisted in all project phases, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards.
• Demonstrated effective leadership by taking charge, achieving objectives seamlessly, and adapting flexibly to project adjustments.