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Work History
Education
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TOLUWALOPE DARE

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Seasoned Immigration Consultant with over five years of supervisory experience, possessing comprehensive expertise in international immigration systems. Demonstrated proficiency in guiding clients through the complexities of immigrating, obtaining appropriate visas, and citizenship acquisition. Skilled in navigating diverse immigration scenarios, I offer a blend of deep legal understanding and practical application. My background includes successfully managing a wide range of immigration cases, offering personalized solutions, and maintaining a high success rate in client satisfaction. Committed to staying abreast of evolving immigration laws to provide the most effective and informed advice

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Immigration Consultant

Elyon Immigration Consulting
09.2019 - Current
    • Led the revamping of immigration policy for an international educational institution based in Nigeria, ensuring alignment with the latest Canadian immigration laws. Successfully integrated changes resulting from the 2023 Immigration Act amendments, improving compliance by 30%
    • Developed a streamlined process for handling over 80 annual Temporary Resident visas and work permit applications for international students, reducing processing time by 25%
    • Provided tailored immigration advice to 100+ international students and per year, focusing on visa categories and work permit requirements, resulting in a 95% success rate in application approvals.
    • Acted as the lead immigration consultant for complex cases, successfully guiding the institution through challenging Labor Market Impact Assessment processes.
    • Organized yearly workshops and seminars on immigration policy updates for my local church, effectively communicating complex information to non-specialist audiences.

Executive Assistant to Medical Director

WRHA Child Health Program and Head Department of Pediatrics
08.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant to Vice Dean & Business Manager

CPD, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
01.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Vice Dean, Business Manager, Program Directors, and a variety of committees and working groups
  • Prepares processes and verifies a variety of electronic forms for submission to Financial Services, Payroll, Human Resources and Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine
  • Assists in the preparation of reports summarizing data and statistics relevant to the activities of the program area
  • Administers weekly payroll in VIP for all staff in the CCA, and provides backup payroll entry for other Programs as required
  • Provides unit level expertise and support to program staff for University purchasing and travel claim systems (EPIC and Concur), as well as Beanstream and Stripe (payment transactions).

Program Coordinator

CPD, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Utilized project management skills to coordinate each assigned program, including needs assessments, conference facilities, advertising, registration, food, travel, accommodation, audio-visual, attendance and program evaluations in accordance with policies and proper procedures
  • Reconciled invoices on a monthly basis to ensure accounts are paid
  • Processed necessary reimbursements to the appropriate departments if there is a surplus of funds
  • Processed the deposits of credit card payments into respective departmental accounts.

Office Assistant

International Centre for Students, University of Manitoba
07.2012 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for providing proper guidance and resources for the student body
  • Interacted with a high volume of international students who required attentiveness and understanding of their specific needs
  • Developed exceptional attention to detail by helping students navigate through their resources.

Customer Service Representative

Bison Sport and Active Living, University of Manitoba
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Provided service to customers utilizing Bison Sport programs
  • Developed superior administrative skills such as the ability to plan, manage and control high volumes of diverse activates and excellent telephone manner
  • Sound experience in dealing with office correspondences and drafting written responses.

Education

CPA (in preparation) -

Chartered Professional Accountants- Manitoba
01.2024

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry -

University of Manitoba
01.2012

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian Immigration laws and regulations
  • Strong ability to stay up to date on changes to the law and regulations
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Research and Data Analysis Skills
  • Attention to Details
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to interpret and understand complex government documents and laws
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Multitasking

Volunteer Experience

  • Treasurer, NextGen Worship Centre, 02/2016, Present, Managing funds and maintaining proper cash flow. Overseeing church’s purchases and income. Detailed record keeping of contributions made by church members, balancing and preparing monthly reports on church accounts
  • Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant, All Nations Full Gospel Church, 03/2013, 02/2016, Managing funds and maintaining proper cash flow. Overseeing church’s purchases and income. Detailed record keeping of contributions made by church members, balancing and preparing monthly reports on church accounts

References

References available upon request

Affiliations

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, 2019

Timeline

Lead Immigration Consultant

Elyon Immigration Consulting
09.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant to Medical Director

WRHA Child Health Program and Head Department of Pediatrics
08.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant to Vice Dean & Business Manager

CPD, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
01.2016 - 08.2018

Program Coordinator

CPD, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
10.2013 - 12.2015

Office Assistant

International Centre for Students, University of Manitoba
07.2012 - 10.2013

Customer Service Representative

Bison Sport and Active Living, University of Manitoba
09.2011 - 07.2012

CPA (in preparation) -

Chartered Professional Accountants- Manitoba

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry -

University of Manitoba

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