Cherno Momodou Camara
Banjul
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at CorpsAfrica, First Bank of Nigeria and the University of The Gambia, adept in project management and interpersonal communication. Excelled in fostering community resilience and economic empowerment, leveraging skills in teamwork to achieve lasting impacts. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiency and community integration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
CorpsAfrica
Banjul
12.2023 - 12.2024
- As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my role involved diverse tasks aimed at promoting sustainability, social integration, and community resilience
- I began by immersing myself in the local culture and environment through community mapping, meeting local leaders, and visiting households to understand their needs
- I also worked with marginalized groups from Senegal and Burkina Faso, fostering their integration into the community
- My tasks included leading environmental sustainability initiatives, such as tree planting and constructing energy-efficient stoves
- I also supported economic empowerment by organizing soap-making workshop and food preservation activities
- Additionally, I played a key role in improving access to clean water by rehabilitating a borehole and installing a filtration system to the community I then served
- Throughout, I developed leadership, project management, and intercultural communication skills, ensuring that my efforts created lasting, positive impacts on the community
Intern
University of The Gambia
Banjul
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Organizing meetings and taking minutes, Report writing and PPT's for presentations, Processing lots of info and updating records using computers, Responding to enquiries and dealing with queries on phone and email, Printing and photocopying, Working with other departments etc.
Student Tutor (Volunteer)
ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION (UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA)
Banjul
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Tutoring students by scheduling tutorial appointments, preparing daily lesson plans, and providing personalized assistance to help peers understand challenging course material, ultimately enabling them to succeed and excel in their studies.
Intern
First Bank of Nigeria FBN
Banjul
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Cash Management, Cheques Verification, Customer care, Hands on Banking Softwares Apps, Posting Transaction, Transfer Payment etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA
Banjul01.2023
West African Sen. Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Science Student
SOS SEN. SEC. SCHOOL
Banjul01.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy and patience
- Decision-making
- Positive attitude
- Data entry
- Multitasking and organization
- Computer skills
- Public relations
- Clear communication
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Activity scheduling
- Community engagement
- MS office
- Public speaking
- Administrative tasks
- Leadership qualities
- Customer service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community service
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Deadline adherence
- Filing and recordkeeping
- Social media management
- Flexible schedule
- Documentation and reporting
- Reliability and punctuality
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/10/98
- Nationality: Gambian
- Marital Status: Single
Extracurricular Activities
- Banjul, The Gambia, Contributed to World Environment Day Under The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2024
- Banjul, The Gambia, Completed CorpsAfrica's Asset-Based Community-Led Development & Human-Centered Design Training
- Banjul, The Gambia, Completed CorpsAfrica's PST and In Service 1 and 2 Training
- Banjul, The Gambia, Economics and Management Student Association (University of The Gambia) Student Tutor
- Banjul, The Gambia, Member of the Finance Committee - 17th Executive Council (ECOMANSA)
- Banjul, The Gambia, Member of the Press Committee - 17th Executive Council (ECOMANSA)
- Banjul, The Gambia, Participation in Research Training Program on STATA (University of The Gambia)
- Banjul, The Gambia, Participation in The Gambia Red Cross Society Basic First Aid Training (CorpsAfrica-Gambia)
- Banjul, The Gambia, Training Completion in Computer Skills Training (University of The Gambia UITCA Association)
- Banjul, The Gambia, Training in ICT BASIC SKILLS (African Virtual University in Partnership with UTG)
Certificates
- CorpsAfrica (The Gambia) Completion of one year Volunteer Service Certificate 2024
- The United Nations Environment Programme Certificate of Appreciation for contributing (UNEP) to World Environment Day 2024
- CorpsAfrica (The Gambia) Completion of CorpsAfrica’s Asset-Based Community-Led Development & Human- Centered Design Certificate
- The Gambia Red Cross Society (12th January 2024) Basic First Aid Certificate
- Economics and Management Student Association Certificate of Achievement as Student tutor University of The Gambia (2020/2022) in various courses
- Economics and Management Student Association, Certificate of Achievement as a Member of the Finance Committee - 17th Executive Council (ECOMANSA) University of The Gambia (2020/2021)
- Economics and Management Student Association, Certificate of Achievement as a Member of the Press Committee - 17th Executive Council (ECOMANSA) University of The Gambia (2020/2021)
- Economics and Management Sciences Association Certificate of Participation in Research Training Program on STATA University of The Gambia (Feb 2020)
- University of The Gambia UITCA (May 2018) Certificate of Training Completion in Microsoft Office Package, Web Development, Programming Concept and Networking
- African Virtual University Certificate in ICT BASIC SKILLS (2017)
Languages
Fula
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Wolof
Advanced (C1)
C1
Mandinka
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hobbies and Interests
- Community engagement and social integration
- Environmental sustainability and climate action
- Travel and cultural exploration
- Project management and development initiatives
- Computing and reading/research
- Humanitarian work and economic empowerment
- Leadership and team coordination
- Sports and youth networking
References
- Mr. Ousman Sanneh, CorpsAfrica/ Gambia Volunteer Liaison, 220 3874202, osanneh@corpsafrica.org
- Mr. Assan Dimbalan, CorpsAfrica/ Gambia Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, 220 5208482, assanndimz@gmail.com
- Mr. Magatte Ndiaye, CorpsAfrica Training Support Associate At Global Support Officer, 221773830820, magattendiaye348@gmail.com
- Mr. Foday Bojang, Country Director CorpsAfrica (The Gambia), 220 2619343, fbojang@corpsafrica.org
Timeline
Volunteer
CorpsAfrica
12.2023 - 12.2024
Intern
University of The Gambia
10.2021 - 10.2022
Intern
First Bank of Nigeria FBN
03.2021 - 09.2021
Student Tutor (Volunteer)
ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION (UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA)
09.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA
West African Sen. Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Science Student
SOS SEN. SEC. SCHOOL
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