DAVID UWIKUNZE
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Resourceful Volunteer Coordinator with background in non-profit management. Skilled in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers while coordinating schedules to ensure optimal coverage for events and programs. Demonstrated strengths include relationship-building, communication, and logistics coordination. Proven ability to create positive community impact through successful event implementation and volunteer engagement strategies. Talented professional proven successful in leading administrative team members in high-volume settings. Knowledgeable about regulations, managing files, and producing professional correspondence for diverse needs. Articulate communicator with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Dirigo Support Professional LLC
Auburn, ME
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care
- Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to keep abreast of new company developments and protocols
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Auburn, ME
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with internal teams to create engaging content for events.
- Monitored guest lists, registration forms, waivers and surveys for each event.
- Collaborated with external partners such as sponsors and exhibitors.
- Researched industry trends related to engagement strategies.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to inform future engagement initiatives.
- Ensured that all legal regulations were adhered to in accordance with company policies.
- Created detailed agendas and timelines to keep events on track.
- Compiled detailed reports summarizing the results of each event.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Production Specialist 2
Abbott Laboratories
Scarborough, ME
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Abbott Laboratories is a company that makes different testing kits and various testing devices
- As Machine Specialist 2, I was in charge of keeping production flowing by checking product quality through monitoring machinery
- I cleaned and operated factory equipment and also worked on an assembly line, putting together products with great care to meet all safety guidelines
- I worked quickly but safely without accidents or mishaps
- I inspected and initiated equipment startup at onset of each shift, and packaged finished products and prepared for shipment
- I'm a fast learner and quick to adapt in a changing environment
- I was trained in the maintenance department and quickly learned how to operate and fix various issues occurring throughout the production process
- Abbott Laboratories is a company that makes different testing kits and various testing devices
Direct Support Professional
Happy Haven LLC
Auburn, ME
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care
- Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to keep abreast of new company developments and protocols
Direct Support Professional
Ubuntu Care LLC
Gray, ME
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care
- Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to keep abreast of new company developments and protocols
Education
A level -
Cambridge University
Rwanda12.2017
High School Diploma -
Gitega International Academy
Gitega, Burundi12.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Community integration support
- Medical records review
- Support plan management
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Assemble products
- Operate equipment
- Quality control
- Task prioritization
- Creative thinking
- Product inspections
- Motivation
- Great Computer Skills
- Operating systems (Windows and MacOS)
- Office suites (Microsoft Office)
- Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote)
- Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Spreadsheets, etc)
- Communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Skype, etc)
- Accounting software (QuickBooks)
- Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc)
- Data visualization
- Personal care
- Patient monitoring
- Individual support plans
- Crisis intervention
- Health and safety
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Client records management
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Kinyarwanda
Professional
Kirundi
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Good Shepherd Food Bank
09.2023 - 08.2024
Direct Support Professional
Dirigo Support Professional LLC
11.2022 - Current
Production Specialist 2
Abbott Laboratories
02.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
Ubuntu Care LLC
09.2019 - 05.2020
Direct Support Professional
Happy Haven LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
A level -
Cambridge University
High School Diploma -
Gitega International Academy
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