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Affiliations
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Certification
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Joseph UWAGABA

Joseph UWAGABA

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

As an adjunct professor, I am a motivated and dedicated educator passionate about maximizing learning opportunities in diverse academic environments. Acknowledged for supplying vital student resources to guarantee academic achievement, I am keen to obtain an entry-level teaching role to begin a rewarding career and contribute to university objectives. I also possess expertise in business negotiation and marketing strategy, coupled with a robust capability to communicate research outcomes and scholarly debates effectively in writing and oral presentations. My ambition is to propel the education sector forward and make a positive societal impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Lecturer

University of Economics and Human Sciences
Warsaw, Poland
09.2021 - Current
  • Inspiring meaningful discussions with students
  • Maintained excellent student relationships by providing supportive, helpful environments through tutorials.
  • Increased student satisfaction by providing attentive care and support throughout academic struggles.
  • Instructed students in classroom and lecture environments and explained importance of speech delivery and presentation.

Youth Treatment Specialist

Bethany Christian services
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2011 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for youth by attending court hearings or helping them apply for benefits or housing assistance programs.
  • Attended conferences related to adolescent development and mental health treatments.
  • Assisted clients in developing skills needed to transition into adulthood successfully.

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance Poland
Warsaw , Poland
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assisted customers with product-related questions, feedback, and complaints.
  • Developed empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for consistently exceeding sales goals.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.

Resettlement Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Kigali, Rwanda
12.2016 - 09.2019
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.

Education

Master of Science - Management And Quality Studies, Corporate Logistics

University of Economics And Human Sciences
Poland
2021

Master of Science - Development Studies

Mount Kenya University
RWANDA, Kigali
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management

University of Lay Adventist of Kigali
RWANDA, Kigali
2016

Skills

  • Student needs assessment
  • Academic Publication
  • Online Teaching
  • Class organization
  • Research and analysis
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Knowledge of statistical software and data analysis

Affiliations

Publications;

  • Against all odds: women motivation to become entrepreneurs DOI: 10.1007/s40497-023-00365-1
  • Optimization of ultrasonic extraction, structural characterization, and antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Radix Pueraria Lobata, a Chinese medicinal plant (2023) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2023.100989
  • Exploring the barriers to Artificial Intelligence adoption in sub-Saharan Africa's Small and Medium Enterprises and the potential for increased productivity. (2023) https://wwjmrd.com/archive/2023/6/2070/ty

Scientific Activities;

  • Published a book “A hundred days in Marriage (2020) ISBN: 978-1664127838
  • Article on COVID-19 “IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19 "MUBIHE NK’IBI COVID 19” on 14th-Mar-2020 | non-scientific article
  • The word Christmas in Kinyarwanda comes from the French word "Noel" and the Latin word "NATALIS," which means "birth." Christmas is celebrated in 13 countries. 24th-Dec-2019| Non-scientific article

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Currently Lectured, prepared, and presented 8 courses for Master's and Bachelor's program

Courses

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Process Management
  • Promotion Strategy
  • Strategic Management
  • Fundamentals of Advertisement
  • Introduction to artificial intelligence in business
  • Participated and presented in CHOGM Commonwealth Youth Forum on 21 June 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda
  • Speaker and Presented a topic on “Women and Leadership” with TEDx, (2021)

Certification

  • Project Management and Principles PMP
  • UNHCR-GLCRMU - Fundamental of Fraud and Corruption Awareness
  • UNDSS - Basic Security in Field UNHCR - The best interest of the child Basic principles and procedures
  • UNHCR-GLCRMLC - Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
  • RSC AFRICA - Interpretation and translation skills TEDX_NYARUGENGE - Speaker
  • BDF Rwanda - Fundamental of a Business Plan

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

Assistant Lecturer

University of Economics and Human Sciences
09.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance Poland
01.2020 - 12.2022

Resettlement Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
12.2016 - 09.2019

Youth Treatment Specialist

Bethany Christian services
04.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Management And Quality Studies, Corporate Logistics

University of Economics And Human Sciences

Master of Science - Development Studies

Mount Kenya University

Bachelor of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management

University of Lay Adventist of Kigali
  • Project Management and Principles PMP
  • UNHCR-GLCRMU - Fundamental of Fraud and Corruption Awareness
  • UNDSS - Basic Security in Field UNHCR - The best interest of the child Basic principles and procedures
  • UNHCR-GLCRMLC - Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
  • RSC AFRICA - Interpretation and translation skills TEDX_NYARUGENGE - Speaker
  • BDF Rwanda - Fundamental of a Business Plan
Joseph UWAGABA