Dynamic and compassionate professional with an MA in Social Exclusion and a BA in History & International Studies, offering hands-on experience in youth engagement, education, mental health support, and safeguarding. Skilled in learner-centred education, active listening, and culturally sensitive communication—demonstrated through tailored study plans, safe-space drop-in sessions for young women, and the facilitation of UNICEF child-safety workshops. Proven ability to build trust, obtain informed consent, and maintain strict confidentiality, alongside strong skills in record-keeping and signposting.

Contact

+447827414221

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Location: East Sussex,UK

Skills

• Active Listening
• Empathetic Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Person‑Centered Planning
• Safeguarding & Informed Consent
• Confidential Record‑Keeping
• Cross‑Cultural Competence
• Community & Youth Engagement
• Technical proficiency (MS-Office)
• Project Management

Education

Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland

Master of Arts in Social Exclusion

Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

Delta State University, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts in History & International Studies 2.1

Sept 2015 – Aug 2019

Certifications

Operating as a Mental Health Support Worker(The CPD Certification Service, 2024)

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults(The CPD Certification Service, 2024)

Foundations of Project Management (Google Coursera, 2025)

Social and Behavioral Research (CITI Program, 2024)

Work Experience

Fundraiser

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) / Laakarit Ilman Rajoja, Turku, Finland

Feb 2024 – Present

• Coordinated logistics and team support for a mobile outreach unit, ensuring briefings and safeguarding compliance.
• Collaborated to meet fundraising targets for crisis medical aid.
• Built trust through empathetic engagement, securing informed consent.
• Maintained accurate donor records in line with data protection standards.

Supervisor of Social Youth Work trainee

Turun Setlementti Association / Turku Girls House, Turku, Finland

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

• Delivered culturally- and gender-sensitive support to girls and young women (10–28) in a low-threshold “safer space,” strengthening self-esteem, life-management and social skills.
• Co-facilitated drop-in sessions and workshops (e.g. Girls’ Rights dream-mapping), fostering cross-cultural dialogue and resilience.
• Fostered inclusive and empathetic relationships: Used culturally sensitive communication and active‑listening to build rapport with service users and families, adapting messaging for varied needs and literacy levels.
• Signposted to support services: Maintained up‑to‑date knowledge of local youth, mental‑health and social‑care resources; directed individuals and carers to appropriate contacts.

Tutor

TOLUMITFP Fashion Institution, Ibadan, Nigeria

Feb 2021- March 2022

• Designed and delivered fashion design and entrepreneurship courses to youth, supporting employment and business startups.
• Mentored students to build confidence and entrepreneurial skills.
• Built rapport through active listening and empathetic communication.
• Tracked student progress and adapted teaching for improved outcomes.

Creative Arts Teacher

Adeleke University Staff School, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Oct 2019 – Dec 2020

• Developed tailored learning plans: Assessed students’ abilities; crafted interactive lessons that promoted engagement, creativity and emotional expression—mirroring person‑centred planning.
• Monitored progress & recorded outcomes: Graded assignments, documented strengths/challenges, and adjusted teaching approaches based on objective feedback.
• Designed and executed art programs that elevated student participation.
• Employed storytelling techniques to stimulate creativity and learning.

Volunteer Experience

Additional Volunteer & Leadership Roles

• Communications Officer, DianaRy (Jun 2023 – Mar 2024)

  – Crafted and rolled out health‑education campaigns, tracked engagement metrics, and applied feedback to refine outreach Eg immigrant health outreach and African Academic night, Turku 2023

• Volunteer Educator, UNICEF (Dec 2023 – Present)

  – Delivered child‑safety and well‑being sessions in communities; identified and escalated safeguarding concerns.

• Vice‑President, Student Historical Society, Delta State University (2018)

  – Inducted and mentored new members, led event planning and team coordination, and modelled inclusive leadership.