Frankline Matanji
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching and Research Assistant
University Of Iowa
08.2019 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed curriculum materials for a variety of courses, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Assisted professors in conducting research projects, contributing to published articles and conference presentations.
- Provided support to students with special needs, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
International Student Ambassador
University Of Iowa
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced international student satisfaction by effectively advocating for their concerns to create a more inclusive campus environment.
- Developed strong relationships with international students by actively participating in student life activities and offering peer mentorship.
- Assisted in increasing international student enrollment by collaborating with the admissions team on recruitment initiatives.
Market Researcher
Powerhive
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Increased client satisfaction by conducting comprehensive market research and delivering actionable insights.
- Empowered customers to use the supplied solar electricity to improve their livelihood by generating ideas that enhanced alternative sources of their income.
Research Assistant
Kisii University
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked on a two-year Postharvest Food Handling Technologies research project carried out by Kisii Universities’s, Research and Extension division in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Extension, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to combat harvest loses in rural Kenya.
Education
Ph.D. - Mass Communications
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2024
Master of Arts - Media And Communication
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media
Kisii University
Kisii, Kenya12.2015
Skills
- Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision making abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers and subject matter
- Statistical and qualitative analysis software skills
- Exceptional teamwork and multi-tasking skills
- Growth mindset
Certification
- Engaging Across Cultures, University of Iowa - Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
- Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity, University of Iowa - Jan 2020 - May 2020
- Social Justice Leadership Certificate, Bowling Green State University - Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
International Student Ambassador
University Of Iowa
08.2020 - 05.2022
Teaching and Research Assistant
University Of Iowa
08.2019 - Current
Market Researcher
Powerhive
01.2017 - 07.2017
Research Assistant
Kisii University
08.2015 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Mass Communications
University of Iowa
Master of Arts - Media And Communication
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media
Kisii University
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