Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
swimming, dancing, storytelling, board games,
Languages
Timeline
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Amelia Mbotto Kyaka

Kampala

Summary

Dynamic leader and artistic visionary with a proven track record at the Uganda Centre of International Theatre Institute, adept at fostering international cooperation through the arts. Excels in public speaking and team management, driving projects to success with creativity and precision. Renowned for enhancing audience engagement and nurturing exceptional talent, embodying resilience and adaptability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Ag. President

Uganda Centre Of International Theatre Institute
2023.09 - Current
  • Serving as the primary representative of the ITI Centre in various forums, including conferences, cultural events and meetings with stakeholders.
  • Guiding the organization toward achieving its mission of promoting international understanding and cooperation through the performing arts.
  • Ensuring that the centre remains a vibrant and influential part of the cultural landscape by ensuring compliance with ITI standards and regulations with regard to workshops, trainings, educational outreach and festivals.
  • Promoting collaborations and exchanges between artists, institutions and other ITI centres to foster dialogue and cooperation.

National Adjudicator, Drama, Speech & Poetry

Ministry Of Education And Sports
2014.06 - Current
  • Accessing performances thoughtfully, impartially and constructively.
  • Providing fair, constructive, and insightful evaluations to foster a supportive environment for artistic development.
  • Identifying and acknowledging exceptional talent and potential among performers and making recommendations to refine the performers' crafts and pursue excellence.
  • suggesting pathways for further studies, practice or performance opportunities.
  • Maintaining high ethical standards, including confidentiality and respect for all participants.

Cell Host

Watoto Church
2011.07 - Current

This is a pure voluntary role which entails the following responsibilities:

  • Hosting an adult cell once a week by preparing my home to receive the cell members and host them comfortably,
  • Fostering a supportive, spiritually enriching, and community-oriented environment for the Cell members.
  • Availing the discussion materials for the entire group.
  • Planning community outreach activities together with the cell members to strengthen community bonds.
  • Guiding and leading the bible discussions while ensuring that that everyone has the opportunity to comfortably share their understanding of the bible and life's experiences.
  • Providing spiritual encouragement and support to cell members to help them grow in their faith.
  • Leading prayer sessions and praying for the needs of the members.
  • Encouraging fellowship and building strong, supportive relationships among cell members.
  • Connecting members with additional resources for emotional and practical support.
  • Recognizing and celebrating important milestones and achievements of cell members.
  • Mentoring and raising potential future leaders within the cell group.
  • Sharing important church information with the members to remain aligned with the Church's vision, mission and goals.

Artistic Director of Stage Plays

Self-employed
2004.02 - Current
  • Developing a clear artistic vision and interpretation of the script that guides the overall production.
  • Selecting actors and building an ensemble where all members contribute to the production.
  • Oversaw rehearsal schedules, ensuring efficient use of time while maintaining high artistic standards throughout the process.
  • Facilitated communication between all team members, fostering a positive work environment for creativity to thrive.
  • Managed auditions and cast selection processes, assembling talented ensembles for each production season.
  • Increased audience attendance through engaging marketing campaigns that showcased the artistic talent of the ensemble.
  • Developing unique performances and scripts by sharing a clear artistic vision with the team.
  • ensuring consistency in performances and production quality from the first to the last show.
  • Compel live performances which enhance the audience's theatrical experience.
  • Ensuring that performances are polished and communicated as entertaining.

Education

No Degree - Leading The High Performing School

People And Potential Consultancy
Uganda
08.2016

No Degree - Certificate of IT For Beginners

APTECH Computer Education
Uganda
2015

No Degree - A1 Certificate in Spanish Language

Makerere University Kampala
Uganda
2006

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

Makerere University Kampala
Uganda
04.2004

No Degree - Uganda Advanced Certificate A'Level

MM. College Wairaka
Uganda
2000

No Degree - Uganda Certificate Examination O'Level

Namasagali College Kamuli
Uganda
1998

No Degree - Primary Leaving Examination

Bat Valley Primary School
Uganda
1994

Skills

Engaging in activities like writing and directing plays, as well as acting has provided me with a wealth of

transferable skills that are highly valuable in a corporate workspace. Some of these include:

 Speaking in public confidently and clearly

 Fostering teamwork within a diverse group

 Navigating creative differences and resolving conflicts

 Managing team dynamics

 Appreciating leadership and motivation

 Project management as one oversees the various aspects of a production

 Improvisation to help adapt to unexpected situations

 Resilience and adaptability

 Precision and Quality control as one maintains attention to detail

 Empathy and emotional intelligence

 Content creation and narrative skills to convey messages effectively

swimming, dancing, storytelling, board games,

My hobbies help me make more friends since they involve me engaging with other people joyfully.

Languages

Runyoro
Native language
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Swahili
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Ag. President

Uganda Centre Of International Theatre Institute
2023.09 - Current

National Adjudicator, Drama, Speech & Poetry

Ministry Of Education And Sports
2014.06 - Current

Cell Host

Watoto Church
2011.07 - Current

Artistic Director of Stage Plays

Self-employed
2004.02 - Current

No Degree - Leading The High Performing School

People And Potential Consultancy

No Degree - Certificate of IT For Beginners

APTECH Computer Education

No Degree - A1 Certificate in Spanish Language

Makerere University Kampala

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

Makerere University Kampala

No Degree - Uganda Advanced Certificate A'Level

MM. College Wairaka

No Degree - Uganda Certificate Examination O'Level

Namasagali College Kamuli

No Degree - Primary Leaving Examination

Bat Valley Primary School
Amelia Mbotto Kyaka