Somtochukwu Ezenwaji
Human Resource| Project Management| Data Analyst| Social Work
Augusta,Georgia
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Specialist | Project Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Riela Rika LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Maintain personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Field employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitor employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Partner with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Review and screen applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Partner with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Work alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Social Services Case Manager/Specialist
Department Of Human Services/Division For Family A
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Provided crisis intervention, guidance and supportive counseling to clients.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Used evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to create individualized service plans for 32 clients.
TFFC Socio-therapist - Case Planning Coordinator
Good Shepherds Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated and attended all applicable stakeholders monthly, quarterly meetings and staff meetings as needed.
- Oversaw the assessment of foster children to determine their educational needs and case plan, collect data quarterly for assessment and recommendation. improved outcome by 22% in three months.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Coordinated and Monitored reunification of birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Offered and Advocated for extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
Data Entry Specialist/Family Support Coordinator
Maximus
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in clients data sets - Monitored progress and documented clients status changes to keep care team updated.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Project Coordinator
UN Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization
08.2010 - 04.2017
- Organized and facilitated programs that promote the United Nations agenda - Increased awareness by 47% in the first six months and 97% in three years.
- Sourced and Lobbied for grants, and sponsorships for participation in International and local programs
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines
- Supervised multiple local and international projects from start through conclusion by prioritizing needs and delegating leadership assignments when necessary.
- Liaised between international community and world leaders, with the end goal of influencing their views and encouraging international partnerships in Nigeria.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Yeshiva University -WSSW
New York, NY08.2024
Professional Specialization - Leading: Human Resources Management And Leadership
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia 07.2023
Professional Specialization - Human Resource Management: HR For People Managers
CARLSON OF MANAGEMENT - UMN
Minneapolis, MN07.2023
Professional Specialization - Project Management
Irvine Division of Continuing Education - UCI
Irvine, CA01.2022
Professional Specialization - Data Analytics
Google
Coursera10.2022
Skills
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Workplace Diversity Cultivation
- Human Resources Services
- Eligibility Determinations
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Negotiation
- Conduct Orientations and Training
Timeline
Social Services Case Manager/Specialist
Department Of Human Services/Division For Family A
07.2022 - 01.2023
TFFC Socio-therapist - Case Planning Coordinator
Good Shepherds Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Human Resources Specialist
Riela Rika LLC
08.2020 - Current
Data Entry Specialist/Family Support Coordinator
Maximus
07.2019 - 03.2020
Project Coordinator
UN Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization
08.2010 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
Yeshiva University -WSSW
Professional Specialization - Leading: Human Resources Management And Leadership
Macquarie University
Professional Specialization - Human Resource Management: HR For People Managers
CARLSON OF MANAGEMENT - UMN
Professional Specialization - Project Management
Irvine Division of Continuing Education - UCI
Professional Specialization - Data Analytics
Google
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