Bior Ajak Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Nairobi County, Kenya

Program Development and Management to mainstream Refugees and Displaced Persons (RDPs) into the Foundation's Young Africa Works strategy. Develop and co-create partnerships that are aligned with the RDPs strategy, and provide thorough guidance and analysis during program design, partnership development, implementation, monitoring and learning.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

A relationship manager who is an expert in banking and financial services advice. With a strong acumen for advice-driven business development techniques. I leverage cutting edge industry technology to drive value for our clients and our businesses. In line with our corporate purpose of making our clients thrive and communities prosper.*Q1, 2023 - Awarded the RBC Global Citizen Award for the second time, as a recognition for living the RBC Purpose of helping clients thrive and… Show more A relationship manager who is an expert in banking and financial services advice. With a strong acumen for advice-driven business development techniques. I leverage cutting edge industry technology to drive value for our clients and our businesses. In line with our corporate purpose of making our clients thrive and communities prosper.*Q1, 2023 - Awarded the RBC Global Citizen Award for the second time, as a recognition for living the RBC Purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper.*Q4, 2023 - Nominated to the RBC annual Congress, and awarded the Model Community Leader Award, recognizing community engagement and service. *Q4, 2023 - Awarded the RBC workplace adaptability award, recognizing adaptability to workplace changes and adoption and implementation of new technologies Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a Personal Account Manager, I embody bespoke customer service that is advice-driven. I make it a priority to resolve my clients' concerns at the first point of contact, by taking ownership of arising situations. Our corporate mission is to make our clients thrive and communities prosper. I contribute to this mission by guiding my clients through their everyday banking needs. In my current role, I guide my clients through a variety of investment and credit products. I work with them to… Show more As a Personal Account Manager, I embody bespoke customer service that is advice-driven. I make it a priority to resolve my clients' concerns at the first point of contact, by taking ownership of arising situations. Our corporate mission is to make our clients thrive and communities prosper. I contribute to this mission by guiding my clients through their everyday banking needs. In my current role, I guide my clients through a variety of investment and credit products. I work with them to fulfill their investment and credit needs by restructuring credit and guiding investment conversations in ways that best serve their short and long term interests. *Q1, 2022- Awarded the RBC Global Citizen Award* - For exemplary leadership and community service*Q4, 2022 - Awarded Elite Banker, recognizing exemplary performance Show less

South Sudan

• Got admitted to the Clinton Global Initiative University, that recognizes commitment makers that have started initiatives that solve problems in their local communities.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Wrote an imaginative narrative imagining Kakuma refugee camp in the year 2070: Qualitatively analyzed current refugee programs in Kenya and made policy recommendations for the refugees of 2070.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Used Intuiface interactive software to document and present my findings on burial practices and the economic and environmental constraints of the urban environment: Finding a balance between religion, culture and sustainability.• Contributed in group feedback during joint weekly presentations on the progress of Fellows’ projects, and shared relevant research resources with my colleagues.

Barbados

• Worked as a team of three students, directly with the director of the Biocultural Education and Research Program, to find and collect endemic plant species that are under the threat of extinction from across island of Barbados, with the aim of studying and propagating them in sustainable ways.

Canada

Facilitation and coordination of Student Life and living experiences in University Residences. providing Peer Support and Mentorship.• Lived-in Residence Advisor that provided peer support to 56 students on my floor. With a team of 14 other Dons, we were jointly responsible for over 800 students in the New Residence Hall.• Provided resourceful material and information to the students to facilitate successful academic and social experiences in the university setting• Attended… Show more Facilitation and coordination of Student Life and living experiences in University Residences. providing Peer Support and Mentorship.• Lived-in Residence Advisor that provided peer support to 56 students on my floor. With a team of 14 other Dons, we were jointly responsible for over 800 students in the New Residence Hall.• Provided resourceful material and information to the students to facilitate successful academic and social experiences in the university setting• Attended bi-weekly administrative meetings with Residence Life Manager to provide updates on students’ needs and experiences in the residence, and how we can create a better living community.• Held weekly floor meetings and organized weekly floor events to get students to build a sense of community and engage with one another, providing them with an opportunity to share their interests and concerns with me.• Promoted the culture of respect in the residence, addressed conflicts and resolve them before they could escalate, and ensure that the residence rules and regulations were respected for a peaceful co-existence. Show less

Lac L'Achigan, St. Hyppolyte

Created, organised, animated and coordinated daily Camp activities and events.• CPR-certified camp counselor who was jointly responsible for over 50 children between the ages of 5 and 17.• Resolved conflict among the children and kept an eye on them, day and night, to ensure safety, especially in water sports and the use of kayaks.• Worked with a team of ten counselors and senior camp management to organize events and produced daily programs and constantly changed the events to meet… Show more Created, organised, animated and coordinated daily Camp activities and events.• CPR-certified camp counselor who was jointly responsible for over 50 children between the ages of 5 and 17.• Resolved conflict among the children and kept an eye on them, day and night, to ensure safety, especially in water sports and the use of kayaks.• Worked with a team of ten counselors and senior camp management to organize events and produced daily programs and constantly changed the events to meet the immediate moods and needs of the children.• Promoted cleanliness and initiative to the young children by organizing chores that involved teamwork and self-care.• Cultivated the culture of respect and good use of language and safe play among the children.• Performed first-aid in an event of an accident and prepared an incident report to be presented to the camp director. Show less

Montreal, Canada

Performed day to day organisation and coordination of club activities, community outreach and team building:• Facilitated the on-campus engagement of black students at McGill university.• Worked hand in hand with the President to ensure smooth running of our events and activities on campus by constantly engaging the university’s student leadership: The Student Society of McGill University (SSMU).• Assisted our Vice President-Internal to promote our organization on campus and to… Show more Performed day to day organisation and coordination of club activities, community outreach and team building:• Facilitated the on-campus engagement of black students at McGill university.• Worked hand in hand with the President to ensure smooth running of our events and activities on campus by constantly engaging the university’s student leadership: The Student Society of McGill University (SSMU).• Assisted our Vice President-Internal to promote our organization on campus and to ensure that we maximized our outreach during student orientation programs.• Lobbied for organizational support from other student societies on campus and for collaboration on projects and events.• Co-chaired bi-weekly meetings with our executive team to touch base on progress of our projects and delivery on our mandate.• Successfully organized our annual charity dinner, with a dedicated team, to raise funds that contributed to the humanitarian services in Sierra Leone.• Contributed to successfully pull off the collaboration of the two Quebec’s English-speaking universities. Through teamwork and coordination, McGill and Concordia African Students Organizations successfully produced a joint annual festival: The Uzuri Gala. This event attracted talent from all universities and the public in Montreal, selling out over 400 tickets. Attended by designers, artists, foreign envoys and business owners, among others.• Co-directed and co-produced the play that was the centerpiece of the Uzuri Gala. “Roots” was a play written by my friend from Concordia University, Jean-Michel. The play was a historical masterpiece around the story of the great Manse Musa and the legend of Mami Watta of West Africa. together with Jean-Michel, we did the casting, directing and production of the play. It was a huge success with 15 casts and lasting under 90 minutes. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

• Worked with a team of 17 university students and the Foundation’s staff to a successful conduct a three-months bootcamp for high performing high school graduates in Kenya.• Received and reviewed college counselling applications from top performing high school graduates, and together with my team, shortlisted 120 students to be admitted into the bootcamp.• Administered mock SAT and ACT examinations to the students and provided them with learning resources to practice.• Reviewed… Show more • Worked with a team of 17 university students and the Foundation’s staff to a successful conduct a three-months bootcamp for high performing high school graduates in Kenya.• Received and reviewed college counselling applications from top performing high school graduates, and together with my team, shortlisted 120 students to be admitted into the bootcamp.• Administered mock SAT and ACT examinations to the students and provided them with learning resources to practice.• Reviewed students’ college application essays, providing them feedback and guidance in completing their common application profiles and the College Board application.• Contributed to organizing sports events and team building exercises for the students and staff during the bootcamp.• Ensured successful and competitive college applications for our students. 80/120 students got admissions to top universities in North America and Europe while 60 of the 80 students got fully funded scholarships to their respective universities. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Represented the students of the Royal Victoria College Hall in the Hall Council of 20 elected councilors.• Discussed and voted to approve student budget and expenditure.• Worked with the other councilors to organize and acquire relevant permits for in-residence events, and taking shift turns to manage the events.• Promoted community living and peaceful co-existence among the diverse student body within the student residence.• Enhanced students’ access to available university… Show more • Represented the students of the Royal Victoria College Hall in the Hall Council of 20 elected councilors.• Discussed and voted to approve student budget and expenditure.• Worked with the other councilors to organize and acquire relevant permits for in-residence events, and taking shift turns to manage the events.• Promoted community living and peaceful co-existence among the diverse student body within the student residence.• Enhanced students’ access to available university resources by managing and updating information on our Facebook group, and pinning important posters on our resource board. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Assisted the chair in passing points of motion such as moderated/unmoderated caucus, recess and closure of debate, and verification of quorum.• Approved and edited delegates’ working papers to become draft resolutions, as per the guidelines set out by the committee.• Observed and short-listed top performing delegates, in collaboration with Dais, for committee awards: Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, Book Award, as well as an extra Honorable Mention for the UNGA… Show more • Assisted the chair in passing points of motion such as moderated/unmoderated caucus, recess and closure of debate, and verification of quorum.• Approved and edited delegates’ working papers to become draft resolutions, as per the guidelines set out by the committee.• Observed and short-listed top performing delegates, in collaboration with Dais, for committee awards: Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, Book Award, as well as an extra Honorable Mention for the UNGA Committee.• Maintained regular email and phone communication with other directors to facilitate smooth running of sessions. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

• Used Finacle Banking Software to manage client accounts portfolios up to 10,000,000 shillings.• Engaged customers in day to day advice needs, service transactions and digital education.• Performed daily account reconciliation and reported any discrepancies to my accounts’ manager.• Verified and processed transactions such as cash, cheques, local and cross-border wire transfers, to ensure compliance with approved terms and conditions and general banking policies.• Built… Show more • Used Finacle Banking Software to manage client accounts portfolios up to 10,000,000 shillings.• Engaged customers in day to day advice needs, service transactions and digital education.• Performed daily account reconciliation and reported any discrepancies to my accounts’ manager.• Verified and processed transactions such as cash, cheques, local and cross-border wire transfers, to ensure compliance with approved terms and conditions and general banking policies.• Built customer confidence/education on emerging digital banking trends by educating them on mobile, ATM, and online banking. Promoted the bank’s Equitel telecom service to customers.• Supported the frontline staff with scheduled cash and non-cash transactions; resolved critical issues and reported non-standard matters to management. Show less