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CHARLES MASSIMO- RESUME
************@*****.*** 1-551-***-**** 251 S 5th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 WWW: Personal Website Adaptable US work authorized professional with a strong track record of rapid learning and effective adaptation to new environments. Demonstrated expertise in efficiently acquiring knowledge and applying it to drive results. Committed to continuous improvement and adept at managing change in dynamic settings. Academic writing
Facilitation of discussions
Effective communication
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Project management
Time management
Performance evaluation
Data analysis
IRPIA IL
Research Fellow
01/2024 - Current
Partnered with Senior Fellows to perform research and analyze policies. Crafted comprehensive grant proposals.
Assisted in drafting academic and policy documents that support the institute's objectives.
African Studies and Research Forum
Washington DC
Researcher and International Conference
Presenter
01/2024 - Current
Performed interdisciplinary research in governance and institutional transformation.
Directed research projects in collaboration with international think tanks, universities, and NGOs.
Presented results at significant international events. Zimbabwe Open University
Departmental Chairperson
12/2020 - 09/2024
Developed two accredited degree programs for the department. Led and managed a team of employees in the department, ensuring that all tasks were completed efficiently and on time.
Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
Zimbabwe Open University Harare,
Zimbabwe
Lecturer
08/2020 - 09/2024
Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes. Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in referred academic journals.
Guided graduate students on their research projects and dissertations. Participated in departmental activities, including curriculum development and faculty meetings.
Stayed informed on higher education best practices by attending conferences and workshops.
BIndura University of Science Education
Lecturer
05/2013 - 07/2020
Participated in departmental activities, including curriculum development, and faculty meetings.
Stayed informed on higher education best practices by attending conferences and workshops.
Professional Summary
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Experience
Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes. University of Zimbabwe
Lecturer
12/2010 - 04/2013
Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
Assigned grades based on student performance in class assignments and exams.
Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations. University of Zimbabwe
Teaching Assistant
09/2007 - 11/2010
Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension. Assisted lecturer with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation. Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Zimbabwe PhD in Public Administration
11/2022
Verified International Academic Qualification (WES)-2024 University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
Master of Science in Public Administration
Verified International Academic Qualification (WES)-2024 University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science in Administration
Verified International Academic Qualification (WES)-2024
·Award: Appointed Research Fellow at Institute for Research and Policy Integration in Africa (IRPIA). The IRPIA is a Pan-African think tank serving as hub for the fusion of evidence-based research with pressing public policy issues. It is housed at Northern Illinois University in the United States of America
·Award: Selected Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa(CODESRIA) Mentee at PhD level
(Mentored by Professor Ishmael Manege- University of North Arizona-USA) (2016-2019) Membership Certificate: Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa(CODESRIA)-2017 to date. Membership Certificate: African Studies and Research Forum 2024 Verified International Academic Qualifications (WES) - https://www.credly.com/badges/62311850-cdeb-4d93-9fae- 112eb0c5543d/whatsapp
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QeHiuBgAAAAJ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Charles-Massimo Personal Website: https://charlesmassimo.academia.edu/ References available upon request.
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