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Lenny Kwarikunda

Social Worker
Kampala ,Kampala

Summary

Dynamic social worker with expertise in child welfare services and a proven track record at Peace for Children Africa. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and psychosocial assessments, I effectively advocated for clients' rights and facilitated positive behavior change, enhancing family dynamics and securing essential resources for those in need.

Overview

2015
2015
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Peace for Children Africa
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.

Child and Family Counselor

Old Kampala Police
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage mutual support and shared learning among families facing similar issues.
  • Enhanced communication between family members through the development of tailored conflict resolution strategies.
  • Promoted positive behavior change by encouraging self-reflection and personal growth among clients.
  • Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting counseling approaches as needed to optimize results for clients.
  • Conducted home visits when appropriate, gaining insight into family dynamics outside of traditional office settings.

Administration Assistant

Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
02.2011 - 09.2014
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Reduced administrative workload for supervisors, managing calendar appointments and coordinating meeting logistics.

Senior Sales Assistant

Four Ways Fish Industry
03.2008 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted promotional campaigns that boosted overall sales performance.
  • Established strong rapport with prospective clients through strategic networking efforts, leading to increased business referrals.
  • Led monthly presentations on best practices in achieving success as a Senior Sales Assistant, resulting in improved team performance.
  • Set up delivery and repair appointments based on availability and individual schedules.
  • Continuously monitored industry news and trends, adapting sales approach accordingly to maintain relevance in a constantly evolving market.

Education

Certificate - Cisco Networking Program

Makerere University
Kampala
07.2007

UCE

Progressive Secondary School
Kampala

UACE -

Progressive Secondary School
Kampala

Degree - Child Development

Uganda Christian University
Mukono
07.2015

Diploma - Development Studies

Kampala International University
Kampala
06.2006

Skills

Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools knowledge

Timeline

Administration Assistant

Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
02.2011 - 09.2014

Senior Sales Assistant

Four Ways Fish Industry
03.2008 - 06.2010

Social Worker

Peace for Children Africa

Child and Family Counselor

Old Kampala Police

Certificate - Cisco Networking Program

Makerere University

UCE

Progressive Secondary School

UACE -

Progressive Secondary School

Degree - Child Development

Uganda Christian University

Diploma - Development Studies

Kampala International University

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