FOID RUHIMBANA
OCEANSIDE,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Assistant Curator at the United States Marine Corps, excelling in exhibition planning and collection management. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and optimizing logistics for multi-million-dollar artifacts. Skilled in social media strategy and project management, driving engagement and operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Curator
United States Marine Corps
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and conducted guided tours for a wide range of personnel including military leadership, civilian visitors, and dignitaries, ensuring a high standard of historical accuracy and visitor engagement.
- Managed and maintained the integrity of museum artifacts, including restoration oversight, environmental control, and secure storage of historically significant military equipment and documents.
- Personally accountable for the handling, documentation, and preservation of multi-million-dollar artifact donations, ensuring their security, authenticity, and compliance with federal and DoD museum standards.
- Developed and maintained detailed area maps and archival records to support educational programming, exhibit development, and historical research initiatives.
- Collaborated with historians, donors, and museum professionals to assess provenance, authenticity, and appropriate conservation techniques for rare and sensitive military artifacts.
- Played a key role in logistical planning and execution of exhibitions, ensuring secure transport, display, and interpretation of artifacts across multiple museum events and displays.
- Held a billet typically reserved for a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) while serving as a Corporal (E-4), acting as Platoon Sergeant and directly supervising and mentoring 2–4 Marines, demonstrating exceptional leadership, accountability, and operational oversight within a high-visibility unit.
Operations Supervisor Specialist
United States Marine Corps
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Led and mentored a team of 10-15 Marines, ensuring mission readiness and operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
- Managed logistics for over $10 million in equipment, optimizing accountability and minimizing loss.
Developed and conducted training for Marines, focusing on systems management, equipment tracking, and operational procedures. - Coordinated inter-unit equipment transfers, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Proficient in utilizing military systems like the Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT) and Combat Logistics Command and Control System (CLC2S) to enhance operational efficiency and communication.
Social Media Managet & Graphic Desginer
GLO Ceations
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
- Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Attended high-level international meetings alongside the CEO to represent the brand in B2B discussions, contributing creative and strategic insights on digital presence and visual identity in support of company expansion and global partnership opportunities.
- Served as Lead Graphic Designer for Glo Creations’ social media marketing campaigns, creating visually compelling content that aligned with brand identity and significantly boosted audience engagement across multiple platforms.
Education
Associate of Science - Software Engineering
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12-2026
High School Diploma -
IPRC Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda12-2018
Skills
- Website maintenance
- Educational outreach
- Exhibition planning
- Collection management
- Security Clearance
- SEO & Google Analytics
- Social media strategy
- Marketing & Sales
- Training & Development
- Project management
- Business development
- Customer service
- Market research
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership & Team Management
- Operational Planning & Execution
- Logistics & Resource Management
- Museum collections
- Exhibit preparation
Certification
Certifications
- Instagram Marketing 2021 – Udemy
7.5-Hour Course Completed June 12, 2021 - The Complete Digital Marketing Course – 12 Courses in 1 – Udemy
23-Hour Course Completed July 10, 2021
2 Meritorious promotions to Lance Corporal and Corporal (USMC)
Meritoriously Promoted to Lance Corporal and Corporal – United States Marine Corps
Earned two consecutive meritorious promotions through exceptional performance, leadership, and professionalism, standing out among peers during competitive boards and evaluations. Recognized for exemplary conduct, mission readiness, and dedication to duty.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Curator
United States Marine Corps
11.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor Specialist
United States Marine Corps
11.2023 - 11.2024
Social Media Managet & Graphic Desginer
GLO Ceations
12.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Software Engineering
Palomar College
High School Diploma -
IPRC Kigali
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