ONYINYE ONYI ODIH
Calgary
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in coordinating complex programs and managing multiple priorities. Utilizing strong organizational and communication skills, I ensure project alignment and drive success. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced settings, I excel in dynamic environments that prioritize efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator- Intake, Settlement and Referral Services
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the activities of six settlement counsellors to ensure adequate client support for smooth integration into the society
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including various agency partners to provide an assortment of services leading to the adequate support of a large volume of clients
- Constantly review program document to ensure service delivery is in line with funding agreement
- Maintain quality programing that supports the settlement and integration process of clients
- Adequately document and report on client information to ensure accurate data capturing useful for the organisations objectives
- Documenting and maintaining a database of useful referral information that support the Settlement team with useful referrals
- Working collaboratively with community agencies to provide clients with the desired community support
- Observing and implementing strategies to accommodate varying newcomer challenges
- Review management system database to ensure that client information and documentation is updated
- Oversee and coordinate various initiatives that support the settlement and integration of clients some of which include providing basic needs support to clients annually at Christmas and at the start of the school year
Project Manager - Women Employment Readiness
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinate the activities of the project team across Canada measuring outcomes in line with project scope
- Tracked project milestone using tools to help keep team members organized and on track with project deliverables
- Identified strategies to limit risk and drawbacks to project goals and communicate solutions to management in a timely manner
- Adequately documented and report on project progress to ensure effective communication for all stakeholders and project success
- Managed the activities of a total of sixteen team members across Canada consisting of Project Coordinators, Facilitators, Mental health counsellors, Workforce Specialists
- Developed project management strategies for the smooth running and successful delivery of the project
Program Coordinator- New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed partnerships with community partners in several locations based on identified need for services
- Planned, developed and implemented program activities in line with learning objectives
- Facilitated and planned learning instruction for clients based on their assessed needs, reflecting the interest of adult learners
- Designed and created instructional materials to train program facilitators in line with the desired program outcomes
- Established partnerships with ethnic groups and other agencies to address social issues and implement strategies for solution
- Observed and implemented strategies to accommodate varying learning styles to make learning more applicable
- Attended several stakeholder and interagency meetings to keep informed of emerging trends and needs
- Generated various reports to reflect funders requirement, advertised and promoted program to increase awareness
Program Facilitator
Trellis Society
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated and implemented appropriate programs for learning that included and recognized diversity and inclusion, tailored to individual learning needs
- Prepared instructional materials in line with developmental domains, to improve growth and development
- Maintained a healthy and positive environment; ensured learning addressed issues on social and emotional development
- Provided leadership support and mentoring to other program facilitators
Program Educator
Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care Center
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented learning curriculum; documented observations for use in emergent curriculum
- Executed program evaluation and performance outcome measurement
- Recommended and administered program updates for client improvement
- Creatively developed learning materials and resources for program delivery
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to ensure that client's needs are met, including adequate and timely reporting of incidents, accidents or observable behaviours
- Ensured effective supervision of children during active and rest times in line with child care regulations
- Collaborated with Clinical professionals, family members and colleagues to determine areas for improved learning and development
- Partnered with other professionals, psychologists and educational coaches; constantly deliberated on client feedback and observations for process improvement
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Delta State University
Delta State, Nigeria12.2009
Skills
- Program Management
- Exceptional communicator
- Detail oriented
- Building relationships
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Strategic planning
- Program management
Timeline
Program Coordinator- Intake, Settlement and Referral Services
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager - Women Employment Readiness
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
07.2022 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator- New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
02.2022 - 07.2022
Program Facilitator
Trellis Society
08.2021 - 01.2022
Program Educator
Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care Center
07.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Delta State University
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Bow Valley College
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