Philomina Adekuga
Brampton,ON
Summary
Passionate and committed Addiction and Mental Health student with experience supporting vulnerable populations, including women, children, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Skilled in client engagement, community outreach, crisis support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Currently completing a placement at CMHA Peel Dufferin – Recovery West, gaining hands-on experience in mental health and recovery support. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head of Outreach Operations
Prinatern NGO
- Coordinated outreach programs, including food and supply distribution for unhoused individuals and orphans.
- Supported women and children affected by domestic violence and advocated for access to mental health services.
- Organized workshops and community events to empower youth and women.
Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer
Fashionphix Initiative & Nakowa Foundation
- Led distribution of essential supplies to vulnerable populations.
- Provided support to children in orphanages and unhoused individuals.
- Advocated for mental health awareness and access to support services.
Live Chat Service Agent
Maafor Technologies Inc.
- Engaged with 80+ clients daily to resolve account, billing, and service queries.
- Developed strong communication, problem-solving, and client service skills.
- Documented and reported client issues to support organizational improvement.
Student Placement
CMHA Peel Dufferin – Recovery West
01.2025 - Current
- Support development of client care plans focused on relapse prevention and harm reduction.
- Provide trauma-informed, client-centered support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate resources and services.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addiction and Mental Health
Humber College
09.2025
BSc - Business Administration (Honours)
Lagos State University
01.2014
Skills
- Client engagement & crisis support
- Community outreach & program coordination
- Trauma-informed care & harm reduction principles
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Standard First Aid & CPR / AED Level C
- Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Docs
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Placement
CMHA Peel Dufferin – Recovery West
01.2025 - Current
Head of Outreach Operations
Prinatern NGO
Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer
Fashionphix Initiative & Nakowa Foundation
Live Chat Service Agent
Maafor Technologies Inc.
Graduate Certificate - Addiction and Mental Health
Humber College
BSc - Business Administration (Honours)
Lagos State University