Oluwaferanmi Akande
Berkeley,California
Summary
A counseling psychologist with 8 years cognate experience having worked with different establishments in one on one and group settings. All the skills earned will add values to the organization and will put mental and intellectual capacities to proffer relevant solutions to complex problems with outstanding results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
University Counselor
Osun State University
2019.09 - 2023.08
- Counseled students based on their academic, interpersonal and vocational challenges
- Served as a member of the disciplinary committee
- Served as a principal officer in the University.
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Youth Friendly Centre
2017.01 - 2019.05
- Counseled adolescents and youth based on their psycho-social challenges
- Conducted pre and post-counseling services for youths on HIV/AIDS
- Compiled the record keeping of students on daily basis.
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Counseling Office, The Polytechnic, Ibadan
2017.01 - 2019.05
- Counseled students based on their psycho-social challenges.
- Assisted other staff with compilation of students' files on daily basis.
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Sure Hope Counselling Clinic
2017.01 - 2019.05
- Trained teenagers/adolescents on puberty and developmental stages.
- Organized monthly programs on relationship among the youths.
- Counseled clients based on their psycho-social challenges.
- Compiled the record keeping of clients on daily basis.
Volunteer
Nigerian Urban Health Reproductive Initiative
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Sensitized adolescents and youths on their reproductive health.
Volunteer
Jaja Mental Health Clinic
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Counseled students, staff and other patients on various mental health challenges.
Online Customer Care Representative
Ison BPO (MTN Call Centre)
2015.11 - 2016.01
- Attended to customers professionally for minimum of 40 hours per week on scheduled shifts.
Counseling Psychologist
Youth Friendly Centre
2015.03 - 2015.05
- Counseled adolescents and youth based on their psycho-social problems
- Conducted pre- and post-counseling services for youths on HIV/AIDS
- Compiled the record keeping of students on daily basis.
Education
Doctorate Degree (in-view) - Counselling Psychology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria06.2017
Master's Degree - Counselling Psychology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria12.2015
Bachelor's Degree - History Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria12.2011
West African School Certificate Examination -
National Examination Council
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria07.2007
Skills
- Therapeutic expertise
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Mindfulness-based relapse prevention
- Goal setting therapy
- Future directed therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Case documentation
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point)
- Training and facilitation
- Peer education
Playing games
I love to play games and hang out with my husband in my leisure time.
Timeline
University Counselor
Osun State University
2019.09 - 2023.08
Volunteer
Nigerian Urban Health Reproductive Initiative
2018.01 - 2019.01
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Youth Friendly Centre
2017.01 - 2019.05
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Counseling Office, The Polytechnic, Ibadan
2017.01 - 2019.05
Volunteer (Counseling Psychologist)
Sure Hope Counselling Clinic
2017.01 - 2019.05
Volunteer
Jaja Mental Health Clinic
2017.01 - 2019.01
Online Customer Care Representative
Ison BPO (MTN Call Centre)
2015.11 - 2016.01
Counseling Psychologist
Youth Friendly Centre
2015.03 - 2015.05
Doctorate Degree (in-view) - Counselling Psychology
University of Ibadan
Master's Degree - Counselling Psychology
University of Ibadan
Bachelor's Degree - History Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
West African School Certificate Examination -
National Examination Council
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