Aime Mukiza
Silver Spring,USA
Summary
Graduate in Political Science and International Affairs with a trilingual background and a global perspective on cultural and political issues. Expertise in foreign policy analysis, international security, community development, and sustainable development goals. Proven track record in advocacy and collaboration with international organizations and corporations, recognized for outstanding contributions in research and community service. Highly skilled in logistics and distribution, with a history of optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Distribution Coordinator
St. Mary's Food Bank
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 06.2025
- 602) 242-3663 | 2831 N. 31st. Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009.
- As Mobile Distribution Coordinator, my specialty was to coordinate Arizona Food Distribution in remote sites with no food banks, while I maintained growth and smooth services for existing food banks.
- Coordinated food delivery, worked closely with tribal nation authorities and local organizations, community engagement, site map, recruitment of volunteers, and established food services to communities in efforts to eradicate hunger.
Intern
Maricopa County Democratic Party
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2021 - 12.2021
Phone: (602) 298-0503
- Supporting design and marketing teams by creating visual content for digital and print media, and community engagement.
- Political campaigning, grassroots fundraising, community awareness, membership drives, assisting with voter registration, nominating petition signing, and community outreach initiatives to engage residents in programs.
Co-Founder
AMark Own, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Project Management, Online Sales, and Creative Director.
- Part-time hobby: Representing athletics in negotiations and allocating sponsorships, online sales and marketing, fashion designer, sports talent manager, creative director, and event manager.
Intern
Tiger Mountain Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 06.2021
3146 East Weir Ave, Suite 31, Phoenix, AZ 85040.
- Internship and volunteer work in community development, sustainability, and maintaining community gardens, with a focus on volunteer engagement.
- Assist the administration office with work, community gardens, the board of directors, and team members; conduct interviews, fieldwork, and research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff, Arizona05-2024
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate
Central High School
Phoenix, Arizona01.2016
Skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Event planning
- Team leadership
- Team coordination
- Inventory control
- Scheduling and planning
- Effective communication
- Logistics coordination
- Community engagement
- Volunteer recruitment
- Food distribution
- Resource allocation
- Inventory management
- Resolving operational issues
- Research and information gathering
- Data analysis
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Networking
- Polyglot
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Digital and technical literacy
- Digital communication and marketing
- Problem solving
- Program evaluation
- Site mapping
- Teamwork and collaboration
Research Conducted
- Israel - Palestine, 01/2021, Research on Peace Negotiation Approaches in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Grand Canyon Trust, Researcher, 01/2021, Research Team in Collaboration with Northern Arizona University POS 303
Affiliations
- Multicultural and Orientation Counselor
- Humanitarian interpreter/ Immigration interpreter
Accomplishments
- Grand Canyon Trust Corroborative Research
- United Nations World Refuge Day Youth Leadership
- Northern Arizona University Citizen Awards for Accomplishment
Volunteer Experience
Catholic Charities Community: 615 W. Pierson St., Phoenix, AZ, 85013, (602)-350-0734,
- Volunteered in several community services based on local organizations for children, Humanitarian organizations, such as St. Mary's Food Bank and the Phoenix Union High School District
Central High School Student Government (STUGO): 4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, (602)-859-8869, |08/2014-05/2016|
- Volunteered in various activities for good causes, such as working hand in hand with the American Cancer Society, Twenty hours of community service are required to pass each semester
International Youth Leadership Organization, DeMolay: 6831 N 58TH Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301, (602) 708-1666, |01/2015-Present|
- Leadership and youth development through committed to developing and inspiring leadership, team building, and networking for young men, Volunteered for this organization since 2015
Phoenix Union High School District, Student Counselor: |08/2013-05/2016|
- Participated in the following schools as student counselor: Central High School, Betty Fairfax, Cesar Chavez High School, and Alhambra High School
Certification
- Multicultural Counselor.
- Corroborative Research
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Danielle Heyer: Director of Youth Programs at the Refuge Café |Phone: (623) 455-0065| Danielleheyer7@gmail.com
- Paul Lenze: Professor at Northern Arizona University, Paul.Lenze@nau.edu
- Dr. Gee Gretchen Hudson: Professor at Northern Arizona University, Gretchen.Gee@nau.edu
- Michelle Eaves: Manager at St. Mary's Food Bank, |Phone: 602-435-1939| maeaves@stmarysfoodbank.org
Timeline
Mobile Distribution Coordinator
St. Mary's Food Bank
07.2023 - 06.2025
Intern
Maricopa County Democratic Party
06.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Tiger Mountain Foundation
01.2021 - 06.2021
Co-Founder
AMark Own, LLC
01.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate
Central High School
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