NAMUKISA NICOLE BRIDGET
Rwandan KG *** street, Kigali Rwanda +256*********
*.********@**********.*** LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-namukisa-291028271/ SUMMARY
A highly driven individual who loves generating new information, solving complex issues, Business Strategy and investment and managing projects.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
African Leadership University – Kigali, Rwanda May 2022 – Present Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Relevant Coursework: Human-Centered Design, Business strategy and Investment, tools of Trade Practicum, and Project Management
Advanced level (Highschool) -Kampala, Uganda February 2019
-April 2021
East High School Ntinda
Major: Mathematics, Physics, Economics Minor: Computer Science and General Paper PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development and Operations Intern July, 2024 - Present
● Assist in the development of business proposals and preparation
● Assist in the coordination and management of consultancy projects
● Identify potential clients and develop a database for prospects
● Support in organizing corporate events, workshops, and seminars.
● Assist in budgeting and financial tracking for projects and events Founder & Project Leader, EducateHer Initiative January 29,2024 - Present
● Developed and spearheaded the EducateHer Initiative, a grassroots project to empower girls in rural communities through education and mentorship.
● Conducted comprehensive research and needs assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for girls' education within targeted communities.
● I have established strategic partnerships with local stakeholders, including schools, community organizations, and government agencies, to support project objectives and maximize impact.
● Designed and implemented various program activities, including school outreach programs, capacity-building workshops, and mentorship initiatives, to address barriers to education and promote girls' empowerment.
● Leveraged social media and community engagement strategies to raise awareness, advocate for policy changes, and promote gender equality in education.
● Monitored and evaluated project outcomes, collecting data and feedback to measure impact and inform continuous improvement efforts.
● Generated reports and documentation to communicate project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to stakeholders and funders.
● Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in navigating complex challenges and driving positive change in underserved communities. Intern at the Global Citizenship Foundation Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 1, 2024
● Created course content for Educators about social-emotional intelligence
● Came up with strategies to ensure more schools can enroll educators in the organization's different micro courses.
● Proposed Integration of S.D.G.s into debriefing sessions that interns lead
● Led a project on collecting resources about S.D.G.s and created content for a short micro-course on S.D.G.s Roles and Responsibilities
● Project Planning
● Team Leading
● Stakeholder Management
● Reporting and Documentation
Intern under Loss and Damage Coalition February 2023 – May 2023
Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, Rwanda
● Conducted research on Weekly events of loss and damage due to climate change in various countries
● Attended Research workshops held by the Organisation
● Conducted research on loss and damage in different countries from 2017-2023 SKILLS
●Microsoft Office: M.S. Word
(Proficient), M.S. PowerPoint
(Basic), M.S. Excel
(Basics)Yammer, Teams
● Research
Data collection
Data analysis
Research report writing
Data Execution
Project management
Project planning
Risk management
● Other skills include
teamwork and
coordination,
leadership, public
speaking, marketing,
communication,
creativity, and
flexibility.
INTERESTS
●Job creation
●Women Empowerment
●Research
●Project management
●Education
LANGUAGES
● English – Fluent
● Luganda– Fluent
●Swahili- Beginner