Mwase Maria Resume
- 1. NOTABLE WORKS MARIA MWASE Information & Communications Specialist mwase.maria@gmail.com (+256) 700 551 287 (+256) 793 448 536 A resourceful and hardworking creative, that recognises and appreciates the relevance and necessity of teamwork. Her career goal is to stay curious, push the envelope, explore fresh ideas and reach new heights in creativity; while continuing to alleviate challenges, create opportunities and meet set goals. RESUM WORK EXPERIENCE AT PRESENT Information AND Communications Specialist Basic Native Partnered with the Knowledge Management Company (ICT Creatives) to develop branded content, publications, presentations and other communications as needed for its clientele (ACFODE, FOWODE, AVSI, TPO - Uganda and UHMG to mention a few). 2015 - 2016 Script Supervisor TriVision PRoduction Uganda Developed and sucessfully maintained a daily log of the shots covered for the course of production (3 months); promoting continuity on-set and effectively serving as liaison to the post-production staff. 2012 - 2015 Information and Communications Officer TapRouters Ltd Successfully developed graphics, illustrations, website designs, website content as well as social media management for clients and partners, such as: Premier Dairies Ltd. (MEGA Yoghurt) and Africa 2000 Network (A2N) Uganda. 2012 Acting Publications Assistant Plan International Uganda Effectively handled the design of publicity materials for Plans 2012 Because I Am A Girl campaign. Efficiently worked on the review and beautification of presentations - most notably, the award winning Community Led Action for Children presentation (Runner-up for Commonwealth Education Award 2012). Doubled Plan Ugandas Facebook and Twitter fan base within a 5 months. 2010 - 2011 Project Manager Blue Edge Marketing Ltd Successfully guided the team on the Behavioural Change Communication Strategy for UNICEF to the projects successful completion. EDUCATION 2011 Uganda Martyrs University (Masaka) Master of Science, Information Systems (Ongoing) 2010 Makerere University (Kampala) Bachelor of Science (Hon.), Information Technology 2006 Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga (Mukono) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education 2003 Mt. St. Marys College Namagunga (Mukono) Uganda Certificate of Education SHORT COURSES 2010 Arena Multimedia - Aptech Worldwide (Kampala) Certificate in Multimedia 2006 Makerere University (Kampala) Certificate in Computer Applications SKILLS Excellent written and oral communication skills in fluent English; a confident and comfortable public speaker with a flair for developing and delivering presentations. Comfortable relaying and adapting core messaging and other relevant information across various media (radio, television, print media, websites and social media) in form of text, images, audio and video, as required. Capable of developing and supporting capacity development through consulting and training in areas of effective communication, technology and knowledge management. Competent at using graphics design, printing and imaging software such as: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop amongst others. Adept in the Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel Access and Project). A quick learner, dedicated team player and collaborator calmly working with project and/or consultancy teams to deliver results; pairing sound planning with flexibility. Solid leadership and negotiating skills; a creative, curious and agile mind working towards personal growth. REFERENCES Mr. Gordon Turibamwe Director, TapRouters Ltd. Email: turibamwe@outlook.com Telephone No.: (+178) 15 84 07 82 Mrs. Joyce Kyeyune Tonda Managing Director, The Knowledge Management Company Email: jonaiga@gmail.com Telephone No: (+256) 701 100 516 (+256) 794 092 290 Ms. Rose Mary Alweny ECCD, Plan International Uganda Email: RoseMary.Alweny@plan-international.org Telephone No.: (+256) 414 305 000