ARNOLD BAHIZI
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career, and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. A trusted advisor goes the extra mile to help individuals succeed. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A resourceful peer mentor with a substantial background facilitates students with interpersonal, academic, and career needs. Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations and providing coaching and feedback. Team-oriented with solid conflict resolution skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Shared information about student life, academic offerings, and healthy decision-making with peer mentees.
- Supported younger peers through one-on-one sessions, determining aspirations, setting goals, and working through challenges.
- I attended and led meetings with other peer mentors to offer support and standardize resource offerings.
- Provided holistic support to assist with academic, emotional, and social challenges.
- I educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Shared information about student life, academic offerings, and healthy decision-making with peer mentees.
- I worked with peers speaking English as a second language, supporting individual progress despite unique barriers.
- Established a trusting relationship with mentees by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
- I counseled at least 15 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, making proper choices to stay focused, and adjusting to college life.
Club Treasurer
Nu Vision High School
Kigali, Rwanda
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversaw financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
- Planned and managed $[1000] annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Heath Sciences
California Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Pre Health Occupation
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Math And Sciences
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies S Behavioral Sciences
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA12.2022
Skills
- Coping Mechanisms
- Individualized Assessments
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Skill Development
- Facility Safety
- Emotional Support
- Counsel Individuals
- Listening Actively
- Confidential Services
Languages
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Peer Mentor
Folsom Lake College
08.2021 - 12.2022
Club Treasurer
Nu Vision High School
01.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Heath Sciences
California Sacramento State University
Associate of Science - Pre Health Occupation
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Math And Sciences
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies S Behavioral Sciences
Folsom Lake College