Siyun Ogunti
Toronto
Summary
Multidisciplinary professional with expertise in program design, stakeholder engagement, and social innovation. Combines financial acumen with hands-on experience in refugee resettlement and senior care initiatives. Certified in social entrepreneurship, migration studies, and anti-money laundering, with basic technical skills in Python for data analysis.
Professional in operational management with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance. Adept at implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and fostering collaborative work environments. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, ensuring seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
LotusLife Initiative
01.2024 - Current
- Bridging refugee resettlement with senior companionship in the GTA
- Developed partnership model with 3 local settlement agencies
- Program design incorporates cultural sensitivity training
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
05.2014 - Current
- Designed financial literacy programs reaching 200+ refugee women, improving economic inclusion
- Developed basic Python scripts to analyze client data trends, improving service targeting by 30%
- Managed $2M+ client portfolios with 100% compliance
Bookkeeper
Shalom Healthcare
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed accounts payable/receivable for healthcare facility serving diverse populations
- Prepared monthly financial statements with 100% accuracy
- Implemented new filing system that reduced document retrieval time by 25%
Education
Honours BA - International Studies, History
York University
01.2023
Skills
- Data Analysis: Basic Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel
- Program Management: Asana, Trello
- Languages: English (Fluent), French (Basic), Yoruba (Fluent)
- Strategic thinking
- Ethics and integrity
- Client engagement
- Team leadership
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
Certification
- Python for Data Analysis (Basic) | Coursera | 2023
- Entrepreneurship for Non-Profits | YEDI | 2024-01
- UN Migration Certification | 2023-04
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Essentials | Coursera | 2023
Accomplishments
- LotusLife Program: Created intergenerational model serving 35 refugee families and seniors
- Data-Driven Solutions: Automated client reporting at CIBC using Python, saving 15 staff hours/week
- Financial Process Improvement: Streamlined accounting procedures at Shalom Healthcare
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Top Performer in Client Relations – CIBC Customer Advocacy & Impact Recognition
Top Performer in Client Relations – CIBC (2022)
Acknowledged by management for delivering exceptional client service, maintaining 100% compliance on client accounts, and receiving consistently positive feedback from both clients and colleagues
Timeline
Founder
LotusLife Initiative
01.2024 - Current
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
05.2014 - Current
Bookkeeper
Shalom Healthcare
03.2013 - 01.2014
Honours BA - International Studies, History
York University