Febbie Shikongo
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Credentials
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What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School (Blinkist Summary)
LinkedInJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Mel Robbins on Confidence
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Requirements
LinkedInNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
The Secret to Better Decisions: Stop Hoarding Chips
LinkedInOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Become a UX Designer from Scratch
The Interaction Design FoundationMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Human-Computer Interaction - HCI
The Interaction Design FoundationFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
User Experience: The Beginner’s Guide
The Interaction Design FoundationDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Design Thinking: The Beginner's Guide
The Interaction Design FoundationDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Membership Certificate
The Interaction Design FoundationJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Prince's Trust Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Mentoring and External Engagement
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May 2021 - Present
We believe a sustainable future depends on our social, economic and environmental strength. Our work focuses on creating opportunities for young people and members of the military and Veteran community through programs designed to prepare them for the transforming world of work. With the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as our guide, and the vision of HRH The Prince of Wales as our inspiration, we are helping people in Canada prepare for and contribute to a better future. We believe a sustainable future depends on our social, economic and environmental strength. Our work focuses on creating opportunities for young people and members of the military and Veteran community through programs designed to prepare them for the transforming world of work. With the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as our guide, and the vision of HRH The Prince of Wales as our inspiration, we are helping people in Canada prepare for and contribute to a better future.
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Make Your Pitch - Coordinator (Contract)
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) drives the development of Ontario’s economy by helping create new jobs, products, services, technologies and businesses. In partnership with industry and academia, OCE co-invests to commercialize innovation originating in the province’s colleges, universities and research hospitals. Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) can help you turn your idea into income. You can access expert talent in Ontario’s research institutions to solve your innovation challenge. You can gain real-world skills and experience in research and development in many sectors including energy and environment; advanced manufacturing; advanced health technologies; communications technologies; digital media; and social innovation. Show less
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PORTICO Community Church
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Canada
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Central Support Assistant
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2018
PORTICO means “a place of entrance or welcome”. PORTICO is a multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-site church community. PORTICO means “a place of entrance or welcome”. PORTICO is a multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-site church community.
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Discovery Community Christian Church
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Canada
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Religious Institutions
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Director, Children Ministry (Interim)
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Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
Discovery Community Christian Church aimed to inspire all generations to follow Christ and live for Him. Discovery Community Christian Church aimed to inspire all generations to follow Christ and live for Him.
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Partners International Canada
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Canada
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Donor Engagement Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
Partners International Canada is a Christian not-for-profit specializing in holistic transformation and long-term sustainable international development. Partners International Canada is a Christian not-for-profit specializing in holistic transformation and long-term sustainable international development.
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Founder & Executive Producer
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
https://soundcloud.com/connect-me-radio/sets/grace-family-radio-1 https://soundcloud.com/connect-me-radio/sets/grace-family-radio-1
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Client Relationship Associate
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
Futurepreneur Canada Formerly known as Canadian Youth Busines Foundation. www.futurpreneur.ca Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for nearly two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Our internationally recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,800 volunteer mentors. - See more at: http://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/about/#sthash.RnJvAWuo.dpuf Show less
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JVS Toronto
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Employment Consultant (Contract)
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Leading students in starting their own business through the Summer Company program, a program funded by the government of Ontario. Posistion compose of two phases, community outreach and business operation. Leading students in starting their own business through the Summer Company program, a program funded by the government of Ontario. Posistion compose of two phases, community outreach and business operation.
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Avega Inc.
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Canada
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Support
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Sep 2010 - May 2012
•Lead the office as a conferencing specialist by gathering conferencing knowledge and comprising the material into a user friendly electronic office folder easily accessible to all employees •Contributed significantly to the sales team through lead generation by a range of prospecting methods such as large scale mailer campaigns and massive cold calls. •Acting as a main point of contact for customers by attending to various request & needs, such as providing technical assistance and product knowledge •Performed routine administrative duties including managing incoming calls and client inquiries, documentation preparation (quotes, contracts and orders), mailers, and e-mails, and daily documentation updates Show less
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Sales Representative
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2008
•Maintained client relationships and vigorously pursued new clients via networking and cold calling. Gained solid understanding of clients’ needs and implemented appropriate solutions to best meet client needs •Liaised with colleagues to coordinate freight logistics and used optimization knowledge to maximize profits •Assisted the Senior Sales Manager with daily transportation bookings and responses to Requests for Quotes •Solely responsible for sourcing freights and trucks via Load Link software and moderated sales training seminars to ensure fellow colleagues effectively utilized available software •Spearheaded the implementation of online marketing tools to strengthen client relationships Results included a significant increase in new sales accounts and heightened client satisfaction. •Praised by senior-level managers for maintaining a professional demeanour while managing numerous accounts simultaneously Show less
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Office Administrator (Contract)
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2008
•Worked closely with the VP of U.S. Markets to seamlessly implement corporate-wide re-structuring; assisted in relocating the Mississauga office to larger premises and adapted U.S. corporate office policies to the Canadian market for greater effectiveness and efficiency •Consolidated all employees’ schedules via Outlook in order to maximize daily efficiency •Developed monthly Commission Reports in Excel outlining representatives’ sales and booking figures for management review •Completed monthly assessments of office inventory and tracked quarterly demand for specific supplies; responsible for acquiring management approval and subsequently ordering new products Assisted with the review of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable; politely informed clients of specific amounts owing and terms of the invoices •Performed routine administrative duties including professional responses to phone calls and client inquiries, documentation preparation for faxes, mailers, and e-mails, and daily documentation updates •Ensured that the new office location was functioning efficiently. Show less
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Producer and Event Officer
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Sep 2007 - Feb 2008
•Assembled and managed a diversified team of executive members including audio, visual, marketing, and administrative personnel to produce a full-day documentary film presentation highlighting the challenges and benefits of academic prosperity among black youth •Recruited over 700 audience members including local high school students, UTM students, parents and academic faculty and facilitated engaging and inspirational dialogue among all audience members •Solely conceptualized the documentary film and worked alongside fellow executive members to execute filming strategy; sourced the director, audio producer, and moderator to produce the film while adhering to budget and timing restrictions •Acquired the Dean of Student Affairs and President of African Student Association as event guest speakers; ensured that they were adequately briefed on the subject prior to the event •Organized all event logistics including catering, entertainment, lighting, and promotional materials Show less
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Blackmont Capital
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Mexico
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Financial Services
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Marketing Assistant
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2007 - 2008
•Spearheaded multiple marketing initiatives including cold calling and networking events in order to secure prospective clients while maintaining relationships with current high net-worth investors •Assisted Senior VPs with the planning and seamless execution of monthly investment dinners for prospective clients. Responsible for interacting with investors while ensuring that executives’ presentations were on schedule •Provided constructive feedback to investment dinner presenters and implemented various improvements for subsequent events •Trained multiple incoming Associates on best practices and most effective methodologies of acquiring new clients Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2023
University of Toronto
Micro-Credential, Project Management: Agile Leadership -
2019 - 2020
The Interaction Design Foundation
Design Thinking & UX Design -
2004 - 2010
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts Honors, Political Science
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