Olivier Mbabazi
Ottawa,WV
Summary
Olivier Mbabazi is an ardent professional with a huge interest in hospitality and cross-cultural understanding. He is super keen on creating relationships and building a network of inspiring individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow
Thomas J. Watson Fellow
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Drafted a proposal, undergone 3 different interviews, and was awarded a grant to travel for a year to six different countries to examine links between cross-culture, art, and resilience
- Independently organized all logistical needs for the travels needs
- Established contacts, scheduled meetings, and interviewed dozens of artists, activists, educators, business owners, and many other social actors on cross-cultural understanding
- Expanded my interpersonal and professional skills through learning local languages including Arabic and Portuguese, partook in cultural festivals, workshops, and conferences
Bonner Leader
Sewanee: University of the South
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Co-directed student led Bonner's Business development and marketing team for two years and performed weekly evaluation on outreach project implementation, brainstormed ideas, and trained new team members
- served as direct liaison between my team and local and international community partners
- Spearheaded our marketing and advertising content creation department and oversaw implementations of our outreach strategies
Business Development and Marketing Intern
BAG Innovation
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Pitched the ed-tech firm's mission, plans, and objectives to potential clients and partners
- Facilitated professional development trainings and workshops for university students from different schools in and around Kigali and abroad
- Represented the company at various ceremonies such as the launch of Kora Job Portal and Lemigo Hotel and Mass Design Exhibition at African Leadership University at Kigali Heights Campus
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And French And French Studies
Sewanee The University of The South
Sewanee, TN05.2022
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
Chicago, IL09.2021
Skills
- Listening skills
- Data analysis
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Case follow-up
- Flexibility
- Online Payment Processing
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fellow
Thomas J. Watson Fellow
01.2023 - 12.2023
Business Development and Marketing Intern
BAG Innovation
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bonner Leader
Sewanee: University of the South
09.2018 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And French And French Studies
Sewanee The University of The South
No Degree - Marketing Management And Research
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
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