Gentille Ntakarutimana
Louisville,KY
Summary
Motivated professional with 7 years of experience providing support for nonprofit organizations. Have a strong work ethic, excellent multi-tasker capable of managing a high-volume workload, and am always ready to learn more. Proficiency in creative solutions to raise profits and have developed and implemented cost-effective support solutions to improve productivity. Well-versed in building relationships with people. Driven to always provide the best support and learn new things. Accomplished Program Coordinator well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management, and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational, and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
World Affairs Council Of Louisville
01.2023 - Current
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, and audience feedback.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and potential opportunities for program growth or expansion.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Liaised with speakers and presenters, managing schedules and ensuring all requirements were met for successful presentations.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees and oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information for more than 40 events.
Assistant Director
Metropolitan Housing Coalition INC.
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with Executive Director in planning and executing monthly board of directors meetings
- Researched and prepared more than 15 grants with a 95% acceptance rate
- Represented Executive Director and organization at speaking engagements and community events
- Developed and maintained an effective communications program responsive to the needs of members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
ESL Teacher
AGENTS OF HOPE
09.2020 - Current
- As a start-up group that hopes to become a non-profit, I was the main ESL teacher for a year
- Created lessons weekly and held open hours for students who needed extra help after class
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- I have recorded each student progress and given them extra material and resources outside of the classroom that will help them get better.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Litigation Assistant
MORGAN AND MORGAN
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Organize attorney's calendar, so as not to have any missed appointments
- Serve as a liaison between clients and attorney
- Conduct various medical background checks on clients to prepare needed documents for court
- Drafts interrogatories, complaints, Erisa's, letters of representations, medical record requests as well as depositions.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Assistant Teacher
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Accessed the learning needs of 20 children and tailored my teaching style to advance their development
- Designed activities for children that incorporated sensory, motor, and auditory learning thus preparing them for Kindergarten
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Collaborated closely with lead teacher in planning field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Barista/Partner
STARBUCKS
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Delivered quality service to more than 100 customers a day while engaging in conversation
- Maintained a clean working environment for staff and customers alike by ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards were upheld
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Supported training efforts for new hires, sharing knowledge of coffee making techniques and customer service standards.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2018
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Expert in Microsoft office and windows 10
- Research Skills
- Time management
- Customer relationship
- Organizational skills
- Event planning
- Public relation
- Analytical skills
- Fundraising skills
- Grant writing skills
- Schedule Preparation
- Marketing
- Budget Management
- Special events planning
Affiliations
- Vice President of Programs, TUVUGANE, INC., 01/16-08/22
- Proposed topics to discuss that affect Burundi on social media platforms
- Promoted the organization by communicating to multiple people weekly on social media platforms, as well as word of mouth throughout the community. Crowd sourced funds with another organization to build a school in Bujumbura that is now finished and gathered donated books to be sent to the school.
hobbies
These hobbies not only reflect my personal interests but also demonstrate valuable skills such as cultural sensitivity, organization, and creativity, which can be assets in a variety of professional settings.
Languages
kirundi
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Coordinator
World Affairs Council Of Louisville
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Metropolitan Housing Coalition INC.
07.2022 - Current
Litigation Assistant
MORGAN AND MORGAN
06.2021 - 07.2022
ESL Teacher
AGENTS OF HOPE
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER
10.2019 - 08.2020
Barista/Partner
STARBUCKS
02.2014 - 05.2020
Paralegal Certification -
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
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