OLAMIDE LAWAL
IQALUIT,NUNAVUT
Summary
A professional licensed Security Officer aiming to utilize my strong security, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills as a Correctional Caseworker at Aqqigiarvik Correctional healing Facility (ACHF). Seven years’ experience working in Security. Four years’ experience, working in a Correctional facility. Case management Sound practical judgement and problem solving with the ability to assess options and implications in order to identify needs-based solutions. Excellent communication in conflict resolution: ability to clearly convey and receive messages to identify and meet needs. Strong observation skills, with the ability to recall accurate details Strong interpersonal and conflict management & resolution skills Ability to exercise use of force training, in line with policy and compliance Strong computer skills including Microsoft word, email and life management Accounting and payroll software Confidentiality and information security Expert mathematics and data analysis Corporate budgeting and transaction controls Bookkeeping and organization Certified Substitute Teacher with couple years of experience instructing in classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to institutional needs. Encouraging and compassionate professional dedicated to fostering positive learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
joamie school
Iqaluit
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans for various age groups in accordance with the curriculum guidelines.
- Planned and facilitated activities that promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of preschoolers.
- Supervised students in classroom settings as well as during outdoor playtime activities.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized educational programs for each student.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise, rewards and other appropriate methods of discipline.
Child Care Program Assistant
joamie after school program
Iqaluit
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation results.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to provide updates on individual projects and assist colleagues with any issues they may have encountered during their work.
Correctional Caseworker
Aqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Coordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re-entry and release issues
- Provide guidance to offenders on issues such as job assignments, housing changes, facility transfers, and other facility procedures
- Case management ( Inmate needs assessment and progress reports)
- Supervise inmates while on approved absences or hospitalized
- Perform Control officer duties
- Provide conflict resolution between inmates.
Security Officer
Canaps Security
Iqaluit, NU
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensuring security and order within the environment
- Analyze and assess human behavior, determine potential risks and respond in a safe/appropriate manner
- Ability to work in a stressful/confrontational environment with minimal supervision.
Corporate Finance and Accounting Intern
Veridian Incorporated
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized corporate account ledgers to facilitate efficient documentation practices for a team of 50 employees
- Reconciled account differences in client records to achieve 100% accuracy ratings
- Tested system updates to protect client data integrity and identify auditing issues
- Prepared journal entries for 200 unique accounts, compartmentalizing information and recalling relevant details to improve client satisfaction and uphold consistent bookkeeping practices
- Coordinated software updates and installation, facilitating interdepartmental communication and documentation.
Education
Security Certification -
Paragon Securities
01.2018
Concierge Certification -
Paragon Securities
01.2016
Human Resource Management -
Babcock University
Business Administration -
Covenant University
Skills
- Case management
- Sound practical judgement
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Observation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict management
- Use of force training
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Life management
- Accounting
- Payroll software
- Confidentiality
- Information security
- Mathematics
- Data analysis
- Corporate budgeting
- Transaction controls
- Bookkeeping
- Organization
- Child Development
- Parent Communication
- Activity management
- Literacy strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Adaptable
Certification
- Standard First Aid CPR Level C
- JIBC 1,2,3
- NUHALT
References
Available on request
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
joamie school
01.2023 - Current
Child Care Program Assistant
joamie after school program
01.2023 - Current
Correctional Caseworker
Aqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility
01.2019 - 12.2023
Security Officer
Canaps Security
01.2019 - 01.2020
Corporate Finance and Accounting Intern
Veridian Incorporated
08.2018 - 06.2019
Security Certification -
Paragon Securities
Concierge Certification -
Paragon Securities
Human Resource Management -
Babcock University
Business Administration -
Covenant University
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