Mercy Jongshwan Abah
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven professional with exceptional communication skills, motivational leadership, and the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams. Multilingual in French, Hausa, English, and basic Arabic, facilitating seamless cross-cultural interactions. A dedicated life coach and mentor, known for active listening and guiding individuals toward personal and professional growth. Adept at design and content creation, bringing creativity to leadership and communication. Passionate about teaching and empowering individuals across all age groups, fostering stability and productivity. A proven leader with a track record of driving excellence, enhancing team performance, and delivering tangible results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Team Lead - Children and Teens Church
Petra Christian Center
Abuja, FCT
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to organisation standards.
- Instituted effective feedback mechanisms, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Created an environment and system to develop minds and hearts of children and teenagers, helping them become grounded, well-formed individuals for themselves and society.
- Built a solid team network to actualise department and Church vision. Fostered strong bonds and community among team members.
French instructor and translator
French touch global consult
Jos, Nigeria
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed interactive activities, promoting active participation among students.
- Provided individualised feedback, resulting in improved performance in French language understanding.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum for beginner level French courses.
- Enhanced language skills by creating engaging lesson plans for students.
Volunteer Classroom Assistant
Alliance Française De Jos
Jos, Nigeria
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered one-to-one support to students, improved focus on tasks.
- Assisted in lesson preparation for smoother class operations.
- Facilitated group work activities for enhanced student interaction.
Script writer/Director
Rache Media
Jos, Nigeria
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed a play to help sensitize people about suicide
- Drafted gripping stage play plots that kept audiences on edge of their seats till end credits rolled.
- Attended production meetings regularly, providing valuable insights from a writer's perspective.
- Proofread fellow writers' work as part of peer review process, improving overall quality of output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Jos
Nigeria 01.2019 - 07.2024
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Motivational leadership
- Leadership & influence
- Multilingual (French, Hausa, English, little Arabic)
- Great listener
- Life coach
- Creative designer
- Content creator
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Languages
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- Gardening,editing videos, learning languages, reading
Certification
- Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) B2 – French Language Proficiency, CEFR Level B2
- Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) B1 – French Language Proficiency, CEFR Level B1
- Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) A2 – French Language Proficiency, CEFR Level A2
Timeline
French instructor and translator
French touch global consult
02.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer Team Lead - Children and Teens Church
Petra Christian Center
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Classroom Assistant
Alliance Française De Jos
04.2023 - 07.2023
Script writer/Director
Rache Media
01.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Jos
01.2019 - 07.2024
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