Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

•Forward-thinking, creative, problem-solving, reliable, empowering
•Results-driven; strong planning, analytical and organisational skills
•Highly experienced in international Educational Development, program and volunteer management, teaching and Teacher Training
•Empathic, enthusiastic, idealistic and dependable
•Consultant and entrepreneur

Work History

• Volunteer Support Network
• Executive Director
• June 2008 to Present

• •Designed and developed new volunteer abroad program to address gaps in services for volunteers and NGOs

  •Assist local community projects in Uganda in achieving their development goals, while providing international volunteers with the necessary personal and professional support, to ensure a worthwhile and productive experience for all parties

  •Provide short-term placements specifically aimed at those wanting real hands-on experience in development work, with an ethical approach, while benefiting from professional advice and support from development experts

• Various
• Education Consultant
• September 2008 to Present

• Developing strategies for improving quality in education in Uganda, researching proven methods for education programming in post conflict context, curriculum material development, capacity building, educational development, and community development

• Invisible Children
• Schools for Schools Program Manager
• September 2006 to September 2008

• •Designed and developed program since its inception, from planning to results stage
  •Responsible for all aspects of Schools for Schools program in the field, including planning and development, personnel management, monitoring & evaluation, recruitment, budgeting, reporting, procurement, inter-agency coordination, etc.
  •Supervised & coordinated a team of staff including Civil and Water Engineers, Accountant, Education and Research Officers, Admin support and interns, ensuring program quality, effectiveness & timeliness
  •Lead program spokesperson at local, national and international level, including government officials, development partners, donors, radio and video broadcasts