Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Uganda Christian University
Mukono, Uganda
05.2013
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Participant Advocate
Catholic Charities
01.2021 - 04.2023
Compliance and Regulations Specialist
Emerald Law Group
03.2018 - Current
Project Lead
Coalition To Stop The Use Of Child Soldiers
09.2014 - 01.2018
Legal Liaison and Legislative Lobbyist
Uganda National Academy Of Sciences
05.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Uganda Christian University
Skills
Progress Monitoring
Project Management
Effective Communication
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Problem Solving Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Compliance Reporting
Computer skills
Oral and Written Comprehension
Regulatory Disclosure Preparation
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Compliance and Regulations Specialist
Emerald Law Group
03.2018 - Current
Program Development and Oversight : Leading the creation and management of compliance initiatives, ensuring 90% adherence to industry regulations, laws, and standards leading to obtaining over 50 local business licenses and 40 state business permits
Risk Assessment and Mitigation : Conducting in-depth risk evaluations, designing strategies to mitigate compliance risks and maintaining a 30% focus on minimizing deviations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serving as a liaison across teams, dedicating effort to addressing compliance gaps and facilitating seamless integration of compliance considerations.
Training and Culture: Developing and delivering compliance training programs, fostering a compliance-focused culture and dedicating 15% to raising awareness and understanding.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain organized records, ensuring accuracy in preparing and submitting regulatory reports and documentation while supporting audit processes.
Conducting on-site assessments and generating comprehensive property evaluation reports to ascertain the viability and appropriateness of proposed projects.
Engaging in collaborative efforts with the legal department to address and manage Notices of Violation.
Participant Advocate
Catholic Charities
01.2021 - 04.2023
Implement Housing First principles through housing-focused conversations with participants, incorporating local housing research and case management coordination.
Apply harm reduction and motivational interviewing strategies effectively.
Independently manage assigned shelter shifts (day, swing, graveyard), ensuring duties are performed competently.
Mediate conflicts, encourage positive problem-solving and respectful communication, and seek assistance when necessary.
Supervise volunteers and shelter residents, maintain documentation, and accurately input data into HMIS.
Project Lead
Coalition To Stop The Use Of Child Soldiers
09.2014 - 01.2018
Orchestrated and coordinated high-stakes meetings with rebel groups, fostering dialogue and negotiation.
Actively participated in governmental meetings and workshops, leveraging expertise to shape the formulation of rehabilitation programs for rescued child soldiers.
Employed meticulous monitoring and evaluation methodologies to assess the impact and efficacy of reintegration initiatives.
Spearheaded strategic fundraising endeavors, successfully securing essential funding to drive and sustain project initiatives.
Legal Liaison and Legislative Lobbyist
Uganda National Academy Of Sciences
05.2013 - 02.2016
Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
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