Richard Irakoze
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Professional journalist over 7 years. Over 10 years of experience serving as a social therapist and group facilitation. Skilled in reporting, writing, and communication, with a strong background in media relations and conflict resolution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sociotherapist
ARAMA
03.2012 - Current
- Coordinate therapy sessions to create awareness of necessary social skills to manage emotions
- Support clients in developing coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other post genocide mental traumas
- Collecting testimonies about Kirehe district families mental health conditions
Social Media Expert
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Rwanda TV
- Conducted daily updated to RBA social media profiles to boost online presence
- Produce graphics, source material, multimedia content for online communication
- Monitor and improved RBA websites
- Rwanda TV
Communication specialist/Journalist
ESTECO
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: EAC
- Develop and execute communication plans to support EAC goals
- Develop and implement strategies to increase EASTECO awareness
- EAC
Education
Nursing Prerequisites -
Ivy Tech Community College
12.2024
B.A - Journalism/Communication
National University
08.2013
Skills
- Sociotherapy
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
References
- Olivier Ntaganzwa, Purdue University, 574-931-6647, olintag@gmail.com
- Jill M. Stewart, Ivy Tech Community College, 574-226-6156, jstewart287@ivytech.com
- Jules Gahamanyi, Local NGO - ARAMA, (+250) 788 3552 898, arama.ngo@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional Working
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Media Expert
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency
01.2019 - 03.2019
Communication specialist/Journalist
ESTECO
06.2017 - 06.2018
Sociotherapist
ARAMA
03.2012 - Current
B.A - Journalism/Communication
National University
Nursing Prerequisites -
Ivy Tech Community College
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