CAROLINE ABUWO
DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
KAMPALA
Summary
I am a confident, multi-skilled &c capable development practitioner with skilled knowledge of development ideas. Exceptional analytical& problem solving skills and ability to provide developmental information to all areas of the business, organization or company whilst ensuring that all management information is accurate. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Now looking for a new and challenging position one which will make best use of the existing skills and experience and also further career development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cashier Assistant
Zest Pharamacy
Kampala
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
Project Coordinator
Gifted Hands Organization
Kampala
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters
Counseling Intern
Hope for Justice Organization
Kampala
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Observed over 40 individuals and groups to assess, evaluate and predict behaviors.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 7 to 12.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Student Researcher
Makerere University
Kampala, 102
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results concerning problems faced by street vendors in Urban areas of Rubaga Division, Kampala District.
- Used Random sampling technique and used survey for data collection which covered between 50-70 people.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes
- Prepared fact sheets, tables and graphs to summarize research results
Student Researcher
Makerere University
Kampala, 102
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Collected and analyzed data concerning problems faced by pig keeping families in Luweero district
- The total sample number of people was 70-80 people in 6 villages and 3 sub-counties
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Salesperson
Sheen Plus Naturals
Wakiso
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Networked within community to build and nurture successful relationships with new and long-term customers.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing by 10%
Data Entry Volunteer
Bukalasa Health Center IV
Luweero
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Collaborated with supervisor to verify data accuracy.
- Maintained database entries by manually inputting information.
- Tracked and maintained records for all departments.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Red Cross
Luweero
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Researched new ideas for programs and activities, taking into consideration participants' suggestions.
- Prepared publications such as flyers and brochures to promote and publicize recreational activities to participants and volunteers.
- Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and represented volunteers at weekly meetings.
- Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of up to 5 new team members each quarter.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Development Studies - Humanities And Social Sciences
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda 05.2022 - 05.2022
Certificate - Certificate in Project Planning And Management
YILED
Kampala, Uganda 07.2020 - 08.2020
A LEVEL - UACE
St. Julian High School
Wakiso, Uganda 02.2016 - 11.2017
O'LEVEL - UCE
Lakeside College Luzira
Wakiso, Uganda 02.2012 - 11.2015
PRIMARY - PLE
Outspan Primary School
Wakiso, Uganda 02.2009 - 11.2011
PRE-EDUCATION - PRE-EDUCATION
Wobulenzi Parents School
Luweero, Uganda 02.2003 - 11.2008
Skills
Product and service sales
Financial reporting
Financial records management
Inventory processes
Basic math skills
Reporting and metrics
Technical Analysis
Log book maintenance
Transcribing documents
Individualized counseling
Group sessions
Counseling techniques
Needs assessment
Communications theory
Social skills teacher
Cross-selling products and services
reading
The reasons why reading is the best hobby is because it expands my horizons. It gives me something new and different to enjoy. And there are so many diverse subjects that I can read about that I am learning something every time that I read.
Additional Information
REFRENCE
1.) MR. MUGERWA BRIAN
PHARMACIST
ZEST PHARMACY LIMITED
+256 757 281 498
brianmugerwa91@gmail.com
2.) MS. NAMIGADDE SALIMAH
MIDWIFE
BUKALASA HEALTH CENTER IV
+256 759 549 805
3.) MR. ADISON
MANAGER
HOPE FOR JUSTICE ORGANIZATION
+256 701 830 737
4.) MS JANET MULINDWA
SUPERVISOR
RED CROSS
+256 770 308 726
Timeline
Bachelors Degree in Development Studies - Humanities And Social Sciences
Makerere University
05.2022 - 05.2022
Cashier Assistant
Zest Pharamacy
01.2022 - 05.2022
Counseling Intern
Hope for Justice Organization
02.2021 - 07.2021
Certificate - Certificate in Project Planning And Management
YILED
07.2020 - 08.2020
Student Researcher
Makerere University
05.2020 - 10.2020
Student Researcher
Makerere University
06.2019 - 09.2019
Salesperson
Sheen Plus Naturals
09.2018 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
Gifted Hands Organization
08.2018 - 11.2021
Data Entry Volunteer
Bukalasa Health Center IV
12.2017 - 12.2018
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Red Cross
12.2017 - 07.2018
A LEVEL - UACE
St. Julian High School
02.2016 - 11.2017
O'LEVEL - UCE
Lakeside College Luzira
02.2012 - 11.2015
PRIMARY - PLE
Outspan Primary School
02.2009 - 11.2011
PRE-EDUCATION - PRE-EDUCATION
Wobulenzi Parents School
02.2003 - 11.2008