John Okokhere
Sugar Land,Texas
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Social Concerns Ministry
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Sugar Land, TX
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained and tuned the church organ on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with other musicians in order to create unique musical experiences for churchgoers.
- Developed and implemented creative strategies to engage worshippers through music at church events.
- Coordinated with pastors and other church staff members on musical selections for upcoming services.
- Helped select appropriate hymns and anthems according to themes of sermons or liturgical seasons.
- Managed sound equipment at various locations, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Attended meetings with pastors, ministers, and other church officials in order to discuss upcoming programs or events requiring music.
- Assisted with setting up chairs, stands, microphones and PA systems before each service or event.
Volunteer Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
Sugar Land, Texas
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated onboarding and orientation for new volunteers.
- Developed and implemented volunteer recruitment plans.
- Facilitated communication between staff members and volunteers.
- Communicated regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.
- Oriented new volunteers on policies and procedures, introduced staff and provided information guides.
- Assigned volunteers to keep shifts properly staffed.
- Coordinated ongoing volunteer publicity and awareness programs.
- Developed and managed volunteer recognition, engagement and retention practices.
- Led new volunteer orientation to organization and programs.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
Food Distribution
Mamie George charity
Sugar Land, Texas
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved passenger comfort with special items, food distribution and proactive actions.
- Managed lunchroom activities including food distribution process and supervision of students during meal times in order to maintain orderly environment inside cafeteria area.
- Assisted caterers with food distribution by organizing food products and plating items.
- Implemented safety measures during food distribution events to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Worked closely with volunteers offering support services such as food distribution centers and temporary shelters.
- Provided support during emergency situations by helping coordinate food distribution efforts.
- Trained new employees on food safety protocols and safe use of kitchen equipment.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Monitored food safety practices throughout the department including temperature checks of coolers and freezers.
- Monitored food quality throughout service periods to ensure freshness and temperature accuracy of dishes served.
- Ensured that all safety standards were adhered to while working with food items or equipment.
- Provided prompt, efficient and courteous service of food and beverages.
- Ensured that all food items were stored in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed frozen food stock and inventory, made sure food products remained on hand for customers, rotated product in cases and coordinated receipt of new product shipments.
Alter Server
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Sugar Land, Texas
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Rang bells at appropriate times during Masses and ceremonies as instructed by priest or deacon.
- Participated in special religious events such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
- Removed used items from altar following completion of services.
- Attended training sessions on proper procedures for serving at Mass.
- Provided assistance to elderly or disabled parishioners who needed help entering the church building or navigating around it.
- Assisted priests during mass by carrying processional crosses, candles and incense.
- Organized and stocked the sacristy with necessary items for services.
- Greeted parishioners as they arrived at church.
- Prepared the altar for Mass including setting up vessels, linens, books and other materials.
- Cleaned sacred vessels after each service.
- Checked to make sure all needed supplies were available before services began.
- Collaborated with other Altar Servers to ensure smooth running of services.
- Carried out instructions from priests in a timely manner during liturgies.
- Performed duties such as ringing bells, holding prayer books and taking part in processions.
- Maintained orderliness of vestments, candles, incense and other liturgical items used in worship services.
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Tiger Rock Investments Holborn Fontabelle
Sugar Land, TX
04.2016 - 09.2021
- Assisted the head instructor in teaching martial arts classes to children and adults of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique for each exercise during class instruction.
- Instructed students on how to properly use equipment such as punching bags, kick shields, and focus mitts.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to help them improve their skills.
- Developed lesson plans for classes based on the skill level of the students.
- Provided support to students by answering questions about techniques or offering advice on improving their performance.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations of the martial arts school.
- Supervised sparring sessions between students to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
- Ensured that all equipment was stored properly after each class session ended.
- Tracked attendance records for each class period and submitted reports to the head instructor when needed.
- Conducted warm-up exercises at the beginning of each class session.
- Encouraged students to strive for self-improvement through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended seminars, conferences, or workshops related to martial arts instruction or education.
- Participated in team building activities with other instructors from the martial arts school.
- Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
- Demonstrated proper martial arts techniques and helped students practice and master techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Village School
Houston, TX05-2023
Skills
- Social Media Promotion
- Tech Savvy
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Expressive
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Confidence
- Film Soundtrack Development
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Live Performances
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- Reading
- Martial Artists
- Gardening
- Writer
- Buliding
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
09.2022 - 04.2023
Food Distribution
Mamie George charity
03.2022 - 04.2023
Church Social Concerns Ministry
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
03.2018 - 08.2023
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Tiger Rock Investments Holborn Fontabelle
04.2016 - 09.2021
Alter Server
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
01.2016 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
The Village School
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