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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Clubs Organizations
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Abiodun Akanni

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Professional student worker with proven experience in academic and administrative tasks. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in time management, communication, and problem-solving. Reliable and prepared to contribute effectively in dynamic environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Intern

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
  • Worked closely with qualified engineers to understand typical issues and build solid understanding of development and optimization approaches

Retail Lead

Six Flags, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Promoted to a leadership position in which I run numerous stores in the park
  • Tracked industry, market and consumer trends to plan successful store operations in line with expected demands

Head Lifeguard

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked at the community pool as a lifeguard later was promoted to Pool Manager/Head Guard
  • Assisted in emergency response with CPR, AED and emergency management techniques
  • Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.

Management Intern

Wegmans
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service
  • Supported supervisor with sales analysis and reporting.
  • Maintained detailed records of project progress, ensuring accurate documentation was readily available for review by senior management.

Student Worker

Deans Office {Fisher College of STEM}
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Managed front desk duties effectively, handling incoming calls and walk-in inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.

Peer Support Specialist

PeerFoward
05.2024 - Current

PeerForward, formerly College Summit, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income youth by connecting them to colleges and careers.

  • Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.

05.2023 - Current

Kitchen Cook

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Trained and Certified in Hospitality and Culinary
  • Stored food properly in designated areas and containers, adhering to all proper guidelines
  • Trained and Certified in Hospitality and Culinary

Education

Information Technology -

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.2027

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Culinary
  • Management
  • Sales Force Management

  • Medical staff leadership
  • Policy management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Store operations
  • Peer support ethics
  • Team management

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 48 staff members.

Certification

  • Kitchen Cook, 08/01/19, Certified kitchen cook and hospitality
  • Hospitality, Present

Clubs Organizations

  • Student Government
  • Stem Club
  • African Diaspora Club
  • SAGE
  • Peer Forward
  • National Honor Society
  • Club Soccer Team
  • Club Cheerleading

Timeline

Student Worker

Deans Office {Fisher College of STEM}
08.2024 - Current

Management Intern

Wegmans
05.2024 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

PeerFoward
05.2024 - Current

05.2023 - Current

Head Lifeguard

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.
04.2022 - 09.2022

Retail Lead

Six Flags, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2022

Engineering Intern

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
06.2020 - 08.2020

Kitchen Cook

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Kitchen Cook, 08/01/19, Certified kitchen cook and hospitality
  • Hospitality, Present

Information Technology -

Towson University
Abiodun Akanni