Pius Okon

Human Resources Intern
Calabar, NG.

About

Motivated Human Resources Intern with experience in virtual HR operations, talent acquisition, and administrative support within tech and non‑profit sectors. Demonstrated adaptability in roles across recruitment, community management, and executive assistance, with a background in education and operations management.

Work

GAO Tek Inc.
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Human Resources Intern

New York, New York (NY), US

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Summary

Participated in virtual internship focusing on HR functions such as talent sourcing, recruitment support, candidate communication, onboarding assistance, and market research to support organizational growth.

Highlights

Supported recruitment via job postings and candidate screening

Facilitated interview coordination and candidate follow-ups

Assisted onboarding and orientation processes

Conducted research on market trends and recruitment practices

Cleva (YC W24)
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Ambassador

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Acted as brand ambassador promoting Cleva in Lagos market, facilitating user engagement and community awareness.

Highlights

Represented Cleva to prospective users and stakeholders in Lagos, Nigeria

Enhanced brand visibility and user acquisition in local region

ALX Africa
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Community Manager

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Managed community operations and engagement within ALX Africa’s e‑learning platform across Nairobi and beyond.

Highlights

Oversaw community engagement initiatives

Facilitated learner support and administrative coordination

TEDxMaitama Official
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Executive Assistant

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided executive support in operations and administration for TEDx event planning in Abuja.

Highlights

Coordinated logistics and communications for TEDxMaitama

Supported administrative tasks for event execution

Terrie Thread Tailoring
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Creative Director

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed creative vision and brand strategy for local tailoring business in Calabar.

Highlights

Oversaw creative direction and product styling

Coordinated design and fabrication processes

AIESEC
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Talent Acquisition Manager

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

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Summary

Led talent acquisition efforts for AIESEC in Calabar, sourcing and recruiting young talent locally.

Highlights

Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding

Developed strategies for talent outreach and acquisition

Union Boys Secondary School
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Teacher

Cross River, Nigeria

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Summary

Taught secondary school students across various subjects at Union Boys Secondary School.

Highlights

Delivered educational content to students grades...

Managed classroom activities and assessments

Education

African Leadership Xcelerator (ALX)
Kenya

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Training Program

National Information Technology Development Agency
Nigeria

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Post‑Secondary Diploma

Software Development

University of Cross River State, Calabar
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

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Master’s

Construction & Education

Cross River University of Technology
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

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Bachelor’s in Education

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Secondary School
Nigeria

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Secondary Education

Skills

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

candidate sourcing, interview coordination, onboarding.

Community Management

learner engagement, operations.

Administrative Support

executive assistance, logistics, documentation.

Educational Instruction

teaching, curriculum development.