Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROJECTS
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENTS
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Blessing Ola-Joseph

Minneapolis,,MN

Summary

Determined Information Technology Infrastructure major seeking opportunity to further career while utilizing technical skills, leadership, and management, in addition to other soft skills to add measurable value to company.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Great Southern Bank
Minneapolis, MN

Bank Teller
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling transactions, ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures.
  • Performed transactional, operational, and customer support tasks through knowledge of bank procedures and products.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial products and services in a clear and concise manner.

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Office Administrator
08.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and Data entry
  • Problem Solving Skill Development
  • Automated office operations by managing client correspondence and data communications.
  • Supported directors in conflict resolution and follow ups through documentation and informing all parties

Booster
Minneapolis, MN

Program Leader
09.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • In charge of leading elementary school partners through duration of fundraising programs
  • Leadership Training
  • Implemented exploration activities in support of curriculum

JCPenney
Maple Grove, MN

Team Associate
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Processed Credit Cards, Cash, Check, and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems
  • Counted tills at end of shift for financial discrepancies, refunds and deferrals
  • Processed and opened the most JCPENNEY Credit Cards amongst coworkers in first 3 months of employment
  • Employee Of The Month
  • Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.

Education

University of Minnesota

Bachelors of Applied Science from Information Technology Infrastructure

University Overview

Skills

  • Agile and WaterFall Methodologies
  • Python
  • GitHub
  • Microsoft (Project, Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Team Management training
  • Leadership Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborative
  • Attention to detail
  • Solution Based
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

ITI Projects and Processes — Project Management Processes(Business Case) (January 2022-May 2022) 

  • AGILE methodology to execute 15 week project duration
  • Usage of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams to execute project MOV
  • Weekly meetings with team
  • Worked with team to submit biweekly Status reports and complete cycles

Rock, Paper, Scissors — Intro to Programming Concepts(September 2020-December 2021)

  • Python
  • A function that allows the user to play rock, paper, scissors while keeping track of the score returning winner of the game.
  • GitHub

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENTS

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENTS

Residential/Community Advisor

University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | January

2021- January 2023

  • High pressure conflict resolution followed with descriptive documentation
  • Problem resolution training/Interpersonal skill development
  • Created and organized 5 community engagement events throughout one calendar year
  • 2 week training on interpersonal skill development along with team management training

Student Senate (Vice President)     

NHCC | Minneapolis, MN | August 2018 - May 2019

  • Received verbal and written complaints from general student body and created projects to cater to concerns
  • Public Speaking and Weekly Presentations
  • Assisted President and board in achieving the group's mission, values, and goals.
  • Worked along Treasurer to manage club finances
  • Team building development( Monthly team building activities)

Black Student Union (President),       

NHCC | Minneapolis, MN | August 2018-May 2019 

  • Cofounder
  • Organized and Hosted monthly events
  • Public Speaking Development
  • Filled out financial forms and organized fundraisers for initial club funding
  • Understanding of club budget and finances
  • Created weekly Presentations for Board meetings

Timeline

Bank Teller
Great Southern Bank
03.2023 - Current
Program Leader
Booster
09.2022 - 10.2022
Office Administrator
University of Minnesota
08.2020 - 01.2023
Team Associate
JCPenney
01.2018 - 01.2019
University of Minnesota
Bachelors of Applied Science from Information Technology Infrastructure
Blessing Ola-Joseph