John Sadiki
Oostende
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated professional with over 6 years of experience in social innovation. Proven track record in leading and coordinating empowerment programs, mentoring social entrepreneurs, and securing funding for impactful projects. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a strong commitment to social justice and innovation
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Empowerment Officer
Social Innovation Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded empowerment programs for 6339 marginalized youth, leading monitoring and evaluations to enhance program effectiveness and stakeholders satisfaction.
- Successfully fundraised over €45,000 in grants and donations.
- Organized and facilitated workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
- Actively engaged with 12 Social Innovation Academies, providing support in social initiatives design and securing funding.
- Designed targeted outreach strategies to increase awareness of available resources within different communities across East-Africa.
Guest Professor
Erasmushogeschool Brussel
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered 14 workshops on social innovation, leadership, and personal development to undergraduate students.
- Provided tailored mentorship to students, guiding them in academic and career planning with emphasis on innovation and social impact.
Mentor
Social Impact Award
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Mentored 63 social entrepreneurs in developing impactful social projects.
- Facilitated training sessions in fundraising strategies, and effective pitching & digital marketing.
Communications Manager (student Job)
Junior Enterprises Belgium
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Advertised organization's events, the progress of Junior Enterprises, the National Awards Ceremonies. Over 165 students participated.
- Created the awareness of JE network and communicated its achievements through different social media channels.
Program Coordinator of Applied Social Innovation
Social Innovation Academy
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Directed the implementation of social innovation projects, equipping 75 young refugees with skills to tackle their host community issues.
Education
Bachelor of Economics - Public Relations
Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard
Namur, Belgium06.2021
Diploma - Applied Social Innovation
Social Innovation Academy
Berlin, Germany02.2015
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Diversity awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Training and mentoring
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe inDesign
Canva
CapCut
Google Analytics
Timeline
Guest Professor
Erasmushogeschool Brussel
09.2023 - Current
Empowerment Officer
Social Innovation Academy
08.2021 - Current
Mentor
Social Impact Award
05.2021 - 11.2023
Communications Manager (student Job)
Junior Enterprises Belgium
11.2019 - 11.2021
Program Coordinator of Applied Social Innovation
Social Innovation Academy
02.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Economics - Public Relations
Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard
Diploma - Applied Social Innovation
Social Innovation Academy
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