My resume: learn about my achievements, passion, and experiences.

1. Derah Onuorah
+1 (514) 219-9825 • chiderah.onuorah@mail.mcgill.ca • magisphotography.portfoliobox.net • www.linkedin.com/in/derah-onuorah/
EDUCATION
McGill University – Desautels Faculty of Management, Montreal, Canada CGPA: 3.78/4.00 Sept. 2018 - May 2022
Bachelor of Commerce: Major in Finance, Minor in Computer Science.
Awards/Honours: Golden Key International Honour Society (2019): for outstanding scholastic achievement and excellence (top 15% of academic program).
Tomlinson Engagement Award for Mentorship (2019): academic excellence and mentorship in the course “Foundations of Programming”.
Clubs/Extracurriculars: McGill Entrepreneurs Society, Management Case League, Black Student Network, McGill African Students Society.
Relevant Course Work: Foundations of Programming, Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management,
Calculus, Linear Algebra and Geometry, Introduction to Finance, Business Statistics, Introduction to Organizational Behaviour, Managerial Economics.
Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, Nigeria. CGPA: 4.00/4.00 Sept. 2012 – July 2018
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSC)
Awards/Honours: Valedictorian, Head Boy (Student Body President), Honours List, Graduated with 9/9 distinctions on the WASSC Exam.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Java, Python, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Social Media, Mathematics.
Non-technical Skills: Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Customer Service, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, First Aid, CPR.
Language Skills: Fluent English, Intermediate French.
Interests: Basketball & Team Sports, Dancing, Cooking, Hip-Hop Music, Theatre, Photography, Gaming.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Magis Photography, Montreal, Canada. Aug. 2018 - Present
Owner/CEO
• Founded and operate my own photography business: accounting, marketing, social media and website management, etc.
• With excellent marketing, experienced an average reach rate of 95.37% and a 200% increase in social media followers in the first fiscal year.
• Experienced an increase from four clients in the first six months to twenty clients in the next six months of the first fiscal year.
• Awarded 1st Place Expression Category the 2018 Oakville Camera Club Competition (ON, Canada).
• Have works exhibited in Canada and Nigeria.
McGill Athletics, Montreal, Canada. Sept. 2018 - Present
Marketing and Communications Assistant
• Applied my marketing skills to help effectively market McGill sports teams, games, events, and athletic opportunities through social media.
• Utilized computer software, photography and videography skills for website management and the production of media for publishing and advertising.
• Devised effective means of improving game attendance, information dissemination, improving fans' experience, and boosting athletes' moral.
McGill Student Services, Montreal, Canada. May 2019 - Present
Communications Assistant
• Using effective customer service skills, I assisted students and guests seeking answers, directions, and information.
• Utilized computer software to produce media for workshops and assisted in event planning and programming.
• Reviewed operation procedures to determine whether improvements could be made in areas such as workflow, reporting, communication etc.
• Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors, Lagos, Nigeria. June 2016 – Aug. 2016
Legal Assistant
• Evaluated the taxes of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd in a legal case and presented the analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Gathered and analyzed research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents (especially on the Nigerian Freedom of
Information Act) and presented research using Microsoft Office.
• Coordinated with clients to prepare for cases and attended court hearings.
LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR
McGill Student Housing and Hospitality Service, Montreal, Canada. Aug. 2019 - Present
Floor Fellow (Residence Assistant)
• Coordinated specialized programming and handled the budgets for over 50 students to foster community-building.
• Served as a frontline resource and support to students in order to promote their smooth transition to the university.
Tomlinson Engagement Award for Mentorship, Montreal, Canada. Aug. 2019 - Present
TEAM Mentor
• Assisted students in learning Python for the class: Foundations of Programming at office hours and mentoring sessions.
• Monitored question and discussion boards, exam review sessions; prepared question sets for students’ practice.
Loyola Jesuit College, FCT, Nigeria. Dec. 2016 – Nov. 2017
Head Boy (Student Body President)
• Led a team of prefects which cultivated a sense of order and decorum in the school, and which acted as models and mentors to over 600 other students.
• With effective communication skills, I acted as a liaison between students and administrators, with sometimes opposing views.
• Under my leadership, the school experienced an increased rate of punctuality, discipline, and adherence to rules.