Ben Chesang Samuel
Agriculturist
Kapchorwa, Uganda
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Volunteer
Ministry Of Health
Kapchorwa, Uganda
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients
- Spoke with community organizations to further drive outreach efforts and highlight program successes
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission
- Responded to questions from customers and community members
- Organized event schedules and implemented reminder systems
- Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties
- Helped organize and manage events and projects
- Tracked personal volunteer hours in spreadsheets for mandatory reporting
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new services
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments
- Completed clerical tasks and office duties to open full-time employees up for more critical work
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs
- Supported engaging and fun events by helping with organization and planning
Trainee
KAWACOM UGANDA
KAPCHORWA
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Closely monitored procedures under direction of leadership to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Learned new materials, processes and programs quickly.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Maintained status reports to keep stakeholders up-to-date on project progression.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Maintained punctuality in work attendance and project completion.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adhered to corporate data confidentiality rules, mitigating breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Gulu University
Gulu, Uganda 01.2022 - Current
Diploma - Crop Production And Management
Uganda Christian Institute For Professional Dev't
Lira, Uganda 08.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Kapchorwa Senior Secondary School
Kapchorwa, Uganda 02.2012 - 12.2015
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kapchorwa Senior Secondary School
Kapchorwa, District 02.2008 - 11.2012
Skills
Documentation and reporting
undefinedTimeline
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Gulu University
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Ministry Of Health
07.2019 - 10.2019
Trainee
KAWACOM UGANDA
05.2017 - 08.2018
Diploma - Crop Production And Management
Uganda Christian Institute For Professional Dev't
08.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Kapchorwa Senior Secondary School
02.2012 - 12.2015
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kapchorwa Senior Secondary School
02.2008 - 11.2012
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