Idayat Adebayo
Laurel,MD
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Addiction Counseling student pursuing a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) internship. Skilled in active listening, client engagement, and maintaining a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Knowledgeable in screening, assessment, treatment planning, confidentiality, and evidence-based practices through academic training. Eager to gain hands-on experience while helping individuals achieve lasting recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Affinity Community Development, Inc.
Silver Spring, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
- Coordinated team members to complete tasks on time and within budget, ensuring project objectives were met.
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of stakeholders including executives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
- Monitored project performance metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Documented project requirements and processes to provide clarity and streamline execution.
- Led meetings to establish project milestones, generate ideas, and determine effective task management techniques.
Warehouse Trainer
Nordstrom Inc.
Upper Marlboro, USA
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Trained new employees on product knowledge, customer service protocols, and safety regulations, enhancing their readiness for roles.
- Orientated and trained employees, building confidence and facilitating quicker adaptation to job roles.
- Mentored new employees on company policies and procedures, fostering a smoother transition into their positions.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
Assistant Manager
Atlanta One Logistics
Atlanta, USA
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Proven ability to lead teams, optimize resources, and implement strategies that drive operational success.
- Monitored team productivity and performance to align efforts with operational goals.
- Strong analytical skills, paired with a detail-oriented approach, ensure the precise execution of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
- Provided ongoing coaching and feedback to develop employee skills and improve overall team capability.
- Facilitated interactive group sessions to ensure all trainees had a thorough understanding of warehouse processes and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of training activities to facilitate future training initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations pertaining to safe work practices within a warehouse setting.
- Assisted with the design of new products or services related to warehousing processes.
Operations Manager
Alexander& McCarthy International
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2008 - 05.2012
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
- Established operational policies, procedures, standards, and objectives in alignment with organizational goals.
- Provided clear direction and set priorities for accomplishing desired actions and results.
- Recruited team members to ensure adequate staffing levels aligned with projected sales.
- Facilitated open communication between departments to enhance collaboration and teamwork.
- Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Planned, coordinated and oversaw company events and promotions.
- Created detailed timelines to ensure the timely completion of all tasks related to events.
- Coordinated with vendors to guarantee seamless event execution.
- Participated in pre-event meetings to review expectations and resolve last-minute issues with customers.
- Provided creative solutions to challenges faced during the event planning process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally while maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes to enhance service quality.
- Maintained professional working relationships and promoted open lines of communication with staff.
- Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult problems or resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun StateEvent Planning and Coordination Certificate -
Fitzwilliam Institute(King's College)
LondonCertificate - Certified Addiction Counseling II
Catholic Charities of Washington DC
Washington, DC07-2026
Skills
- Project leadership
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Planning and organization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Business management
- Client management development
- Empathy development
- Self-awareness
- Substance abuse education
- Emotional intelligence
- Task prioritization
- Clinical assessment
- CPR/AED
Certification
- First Aid & CPR- American Red Cross
- Medication Technician
Timeline
Project Manager
Affinity Community Development, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Warehouse Trainer
Nordstrom Inc.
10.2019 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Atlanta One Logistics
04.2015 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
Alexander& McCarthy International
02.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Event Planning and Coordination Certificate -
Fitzwilliam Institute(King's College)
Certificate - Certified Addiction Counseling II
Catholic Charities of Washington DC