Victoria Onome Uzere
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Program Eligibility Specialist with strong supportive skills in information gathering, providing recommendations, and follow-up for the achievement of set goals to satisfy client specific needs. Empathic and dynamic professional with skill to maintain accurate records, schedule appointments and handle various administrative responsibilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Librarian
Maadi British International School
Cairo, Egypt
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Developed a plan to establish objectives, goals, task in developing reading comprehension strategies and promote free independent reading amongst students
- Co‐designed, co‐implemented, and co‐evaluated interdisciplinary lessons and units of instruction that resulted in increased student learning, such as planned weekly activities for Pre-K, Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils
Finance Officer
Board Of Governors, Displaced Sudanese Children’s Learning Center
Cairo, Egypt
08.2007 - 10.2014
- Engaged and liaised with donors and raised funds for education of children, administrative cost, payment of staff salaries, as well as supervised actual spending of funds raised to eliminate waste
- Collaborated with families and children and referred them to available community services
- Supervised onsite Accountant to ensure that financial records are updated timely
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist board with making strategic plans and operational decisions
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect donor funds
Operations Manager
The Ark Academy
Bentonville, Arkansas
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Grew enrolment of children between September and December 2021 using online marketing tool - CRM, Facebook ads and participating at Bentonville Christmas parade
- Facilitated 2 key community engagements in partnership with Salvation Army Homeless shelter in Bentonville, AR which generated approximately 100 supplies in donations, and Bentonville Christmas Parade with about 70% of enrolled families in attendance
- Championed installation of Ultra-modern kitchen in record time and within budget
- Completed furnishing of staff break room at 20% below budget
K Class Teacher
Springdale Early Learning Academy
Springdale, Arkansas
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Planned lessons and activities that were age and developmentally appropriate to teach core concepts such as numbers, letters, shapes, and collars while employing creative, hands-on methods to learning
- Monitored each child to identify strengths and weaknesses with aim of providing support to help them achieve their developmental outcomes
- Worked with parents to set their children up for success while providing them with timely and accurate assessments
COPNWA/RACO Orphanage Liaison Coordinator
Chapel Of Praise NWA
Bentonville, AR
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Raised over $20,000 in donations to provide hot meals for children in orphanage in Nigeria
- Facilitated infrastructural development at orphanage
- Maintained knowledge of latest requirements and support strategies
- Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with leadership team of orphanage
Assistive Technology Specialist
Disability Resource Center, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, Arkansas
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with department head to fulfill request from students with disabilities for accessible course material in various forms in timely manner
- Tracked and maintained inventory of assistive devices and maintained accurate accommodation records on Excel sheet
- Documented all records of phone calls and student interaction related to roles
- Referred students to services were eligible for while ensuring that their confidentially were maintained in accordance with FERPA regulations
- Act as liaison between students and publishers to get updated versions of course materials
Interim Youth Leader
Chapel Of Praise NWA
Bentonville, AR
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members
- Engaged youth by following, implementing and facilitating discussion sessions
- Organized college and career fair for youths and parents and outings to assisted living homes for elderly and led Bible study meetings
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities
First Timer's Coordinator
Chapel Of Praise NWA
Bentonville, AR
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Gathered and organized contact details of first time visitors for follow-up purposes
- Received and responded to request for assistance and connection to community resources via text messaging, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents
Caregiver
The D - Family
Bentonville, AR
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Treasurer and Event Planner
Afro Asian Women’s Group
Cairo, Egypt
01.2004 - 07.2007
- Collected, held and disbursed funds
- Organized various events, annual fundraising, and community engagement and coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Provided guidance and counseling to organizations and individuals served by group to help them qualify for health care services and other professional services in community
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning and conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details
Education
Master of Arts - Special and Inclusive Education
Institute of Education, University of London
Certificate in Management - undefined
The American University
Certificate in Accounting and Finance - undefined
The American University
B Sc - Ed Accounting
University of Benin
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR 01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Works
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR 01.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
- Records Organization and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Assessment
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Suite
- Canva
Timeline
Operations Manager
The Ark Academy
07.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Works
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
01.2020 - 12.2024
K Class Teacher
Springdale Early Learning Academy
02.2019 - 05.2021
Assistive Technology Specialist
Disability Resource Center, Northwest Arkansas Community College
08.2017 - 02.2019
Interim Youth Leader
Chapel Of Praise NWA
12.2016 - 12.2018
COPNWA/RACO Orphanage Liaison Coordinator
Chapel Of Praise NWA
07.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
01.2016 - 12.2018
First Timer's Coordinator
Chapel Of Praise NWA
08.2015 - 12.2017
Caregiver
The D - Family
12.2014 - 03.2015
Librarian
Maadi British International School
07.2013 - 10.2014
Finance Officer
Board Of Governors, Displaced Sudanese Children’s Learning Center
08.2007 - 10.2014
Treasurer and Event Planner
Afro Asian Women’s Group
01.2004 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Special and Inclusive Education
Institute of Education, University of London
Certificate in Management - undefined
The American University
Certificate in Accounting and Finance - undefined
The American University
B Sc - Ed Accounting
University of Benin
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