PRAISE MANDIK

ICT & Community Development Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly motivated ICT and Community Development Specialist with a proven track record in digital literacy training, technical support, and youth empowerment initiatives. Leverages strong leadership and communication skills to drive impactful community projects, enhance digital inclusion, and foster positive social change. Eager to apply comprehensive expertise in technology, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement to contribute to forward-thinking organizations.

Work

Area 'C' Police Barracks
|

Youth President

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led and coordinated all youth activities, fostering community development, resolving conflicts, and advocating for youth involvement in political and social processes.

Highlights

Provided leadership and supervision for all youth activities, coordinating numerous meetings, events, and community projects to empower youth.

Mediated disputes among youths, successfully promoting peaceful coexistence and collaborating with security personnel to uphold community rules.

Organized and executed community clean-ups, skill-building workshops, and mentorship sessions, directly fostering youth growth and teamwork.

Identified and addressed the needs of vulnerable youths, providing essential support and advocating for welfare interventions.

Served as the primary liaison between the youth association and barracks management, effectively disseminating critical information and promoting unity.

Planned and implemented annual youth events, outreach programs, and recreational activities, managing logistics and budgeting for successful execution.

Promoted active youth participation in governance, organizing awareness sessions for voter registration and engaging local political leaders on youth issues.

The Covenant Nation
|

Volunteer (Media & photography)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to media and photography initiatives, capturing events and enhancing visual content through skilled photo editing.

Highlights

Provided professional photography services for various events, capturing key moments and contributing to visual storytelling.

Utilized Adobe Lightroom for advanced photo editing, enhancing image quality and visual appeal for diverse media projects.

Jobskillshare
|

IT Support Bootcamp Internship

Maryland, Maryland, US

Summary

Gained hands-on experience in IT support, troubleshooting, and system administration, providing essential technical assistance and managing user accounts.

Highlights

Performed Tier 1 troubleshooting for diverse technical issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption to user operations.

Managed Active Directory user accounts, streamlining access and permissions for network resources and enhancing security protocols.

Utilized help desk ticketing systems to efficiently track, prioritize, and resolve user requests, significantly improving response times and satisfaction.

Provided comprehensive Office 365 management and Windows 10/11 administration, maintaining system integrity and optimizing user productivity.

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
|

Youth Corper/ICT Community Development Services

Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive ICT training, provided technical support, and advocated for digital literacy across community initiatives, fostering youth empowerment and digital inclusion.

Highlights

Organized and taught digital literacy classes to over 100 students, teachers, and community members, covering Microsoft Office, typing, and internet navigation.

Facilitated advanced training sessions in coding, web development, and graphic design, enhancing participants' technical skills and career readiness.

Provided essential IT support to multiple schools and local government offices, resolving technical issues for computers, printers, and projectors.

Installed and upgraded several ICT labs, significantly improving digital facilities and access for community members.

Led community awareness campaigns on ICT importance, cyber-safety, and digital opportunities, promoting responsible internet use and skill development.

Contributed to ICT-related community projects, including developing simple websites and databases, streamlining online registrations and record-keeping.

Assisted in organizing successful ICT competitions, hackathons, and tech awareness days, fostering innovation and engagement among youth.

Served in leadership roles such as project coordinator and assistant team lead, managing CDS meetings, documentation, and project planning for ICT initiatives.

Compunet Limited
|

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Intern

Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Summary

Gained foundational experience in website development, web hosting, networking, and hardware maintenance, contributing to operational efficiency and digital presence.

Highlights

Developed and programmed websites, enhancing digital presence and functionality for clients.

Managed web hosting technologies, ensuring reliable online service delivery and uptime.

Configured and maintained network infrastructure, improving system connectivity and performance.

Performed routine hardware maintenance, extending equipment lifespan and ensuring operational efficiency.

Participated in management training, developing foundational skills in project coordination and team oversight.

Education

University of Jos
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Bachelor's of Science degree (BSc.)

Computer Science

Awards

Saylor Academy Awards

Awarded By

Saylor Academy

Award for completion of PRDV224: Leadership and Teams, demonstrating proficiency in leadership principles and team dynamics.

Languages

English

Certificates

Certificate of Attendance

Issued By

Mastercard Foundation and Jobberman

Certificate of Skill Enhancement

Issued By

SPEED UP LAGOS

Certificate of participation

Issued By

Eko digital skills initiative

Skills

Technical Skills

Photography, Mobile Videography, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ICT Troubleshooting, Software Deployment, Web Hosting Technologies, Networking, Hardware Maintenance, Active Directory User Management, Help Desk Ticketing Systems, Office 365 Management, Windows 10/11 Administration, Coding, Web Development, Graphic Design.

Soft Skills

Mentoring, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Decision-making, Management Training, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Community Engagement, Advocacy.