Peace Masiko

Peace Masiko

$20/hr
Communications, Administration and Events Management
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
41 years old
Location:
Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Experience:
10 years
Peace Masiko Results-driven and versatile professional with 10+ years of experience in events management, administration, and communications. Proven ability to develop and implement sustainable practices, achieving significant resource savings and waste reduction. Expertise in resource management and project execution, from concept to completion. Adept at building strong stakeholder relationships and enhancing inclusive environments. WORK EXPERIENCE Skills Leadership 5/5 Organizational skills 5/5 Computer Skills 5/5 Multicultural experience 5/5 Advocacy 4/5 Team Building 5/5 Creativity 5/5 Self-motivation 5/5 Networking 4/5 Drive 5/5 Design 4/5 Decisiveness 4/5 Analytical skills 4/5 Written and oral English 5/5 Mandarin– basic Swedish– basic Contact --Uganda EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ETHOS, Service: events management, email marketing, events registration, communications P.0.box 118048, Kampala, Uganda January 2023-date Led planning & execution of Uganda Heart Association Congress (2023, 2024 & 2025): Managed all aspects, including registration, email marketing, travel advisory, guest experience, social media, and vendor relations for 543 delegates. Managed Joint Nordic National Day (2023): Spearheaded email marketing, registration, and QR code check-in for 1160 guests, boosting delegate satisfaction by 43%. Oversaw Renewal Summit (2024): Managed customer care, communication training, marketing, registration, and guest experience for 643 attendees. Spearheaded KTA Symposium, Women Led Capital Solutions Symposium, and Sustainability driven CEO Summit (2024): Curated tailor-made experiences for over 550 guests, improving efficiencies and boosting client visibility. Coordinated Roots and Branches 4-week Event (2023): Led planning, communication, execution, and content development for over 100 attendees. Attended CVENT Connect International Events Conference, USA (2023): Gained advanced event management skills and tools. Developed an event registration system: To enhance networking, collaboration, transactions, and advertising for event organizers, attendees, and vendors. Streamlined Empretec 68 Training for Enterprise Uganda: Automated training systems, registration, and data collection, increasing efficiency for over 10 trainers and 40 trainees per interaction. HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION Citizens Medical, Service: specialized diagnosis and management of non communicable diseases Plot 14, Tufnell Drive, Old Mulago, Kampala, Uganda February- Achievements: a. I oversaw the company’s strategic planning and implementation, with a focus on knowledge and financial management, capacity building, and customer relations to achieve company objectives. b. Developed and implemented administrative policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and mitigate potential risks. Oversaw the maintenance of accurate records and ensured adherence to legal and ethical standards in all operations. c. Managed budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency and maximizing resource allocation for events and organizational operations. Successfully identified and implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant reduction in operational expenses d. I successfully built strategic B2B partnerships with regulators, partners, clients, and vendors in the public and private sectors, keeping them informed of our new products and services. For instance, I leveraged our corporate relationships with over 30 schools, hospitals, organizations, companies, and churches combined, to enhance our customer base. These included Gayaza High School, DFCU, All Saints Cathedral, UAERA, CSOs, etc. e. I spearheaded a customer relations strategic plan for both internal and external customers, including mapping and segmentation to drive demand for our services. f. I monitored staff performance through applying systems that leveraged individual skill sets and corporate synergy. g. I organized and facilitated various turnkey events to grow our customer base and user experience and drive demand for our services. In 2018, I pioneered a successful health awareness week in the Kamwokya community wherein I recruited 15 volunteers and partnered with two medical centers and the community leadership. We screened over 1000 people for Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, diabetes, high blood pressure, and did safe male circumcision. 20% became leads for our services. h. I proactively maintained a complete inventory of office equipment, ensuring compliance with company policies. I also implemented systems to safeguard all company assets and ensure their proper usage. i. I ably ensured proper utilization and timely payment of office utilities, maximizing efficiencies and reducing waste. ADMINISTRATOR Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Lund University Collaboration Sub Project (LUMUST), Mainly focused on peer education in sexual and reproductive health P.O.BOX 1410, Mbarara, Uganda. June 4, 2005- July 31, 2006 Achievements: a. Successfully planned and executed administrative and financial functions of the office including management and budgeting b. Supervised 7 departments including their work plans, finances and activities to meet objectives. c. Oversaw result-oriented output of 35 staff members including trainings, meetings, activities and KPIs. c. I proactively facilitated the timely procurement and organization of meetings, events, workshops, and training activities, including preparing and distributing timelines for major events to ensure staff were well-informed. d. Ensured seamless office operations and maintenance, including repairs, servicing and disposals. e. Spearheaded trainer of trainer trainings including sourcing trainers, trainees,venues, and logistics f. Wrote a script about sexual and reproductive health challenges and opportunities entitled KINA MUST, which was later morphed into a movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Rzn6bYO7IOI g. Managed internal and external stakeholders through meetings, updated ToRs and reviews. TRAINER OF TRAINERS Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Lund University Collaboration Sub Project (LUMUST), P.O.BOX 1410, Mbarara, Uganda. September 2005 - August 2009 CREATIVE TEAM LEADER Body and Soul Magazine P.O.BOX 12256, Kampala, Uganda January 2010 – August 2011 a. Spearheaded the creative build of the magazine, bringing success. DESIGN & SALES MANAGER Body and Soul Magazine P.O.BOX 12256, Kampala, Uganda January 10, 2010- August 15, 2011 CONSULTANCIES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PLANNING & CUSTOMER CARE Business and Professional Women The Mentorship Class Rest TV Talk on Effective Communication: https://www.facebook.com/tvrestug/ videos/-/ ) Rest TV talk on Customer Care: https:// m.facebook.com/story.php? sto- ry_fbid=-&id=- Business and Professional Women, Africa Renewal Ministries Asifiwe International Academy Biogenics Ltd EDUCATION ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT pril – e ruary International Career Institute, United Kingdom Principle subjects: Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Events Management DIPLOMA IN THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE’S MANAGEMENT PROGRAM pril – e Principle subjects: Sustainability, Leadership, Conflict Management, Design Thinking, Human Rights, SDGs, Anti Corruption, Global Health MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH, Lund University, Sweden. Aug 2011- June 2013 Principle subjects / occupational skills covered: Global Public Health, Planning and leadership, Research Methods, Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Communication, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Qualitative Research Methods. EDUCATION ctd BACHELOR IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Mbarara University of science and Technology, Uganda August 2002- June 2005 Communication skills, Development in Africa, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Ethics and Integrity, Development Economics. Dissertation project: Comparative Study in ICT Usage between Urban and Rural areas in Uganda UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Fine Art Gayaza High School, Uganda 2000 – 2001 UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION Gayaza High School, Uganda- OTHER TRAININGS CVENT CONNECT EVENTS CONFERENCE By Cvent, California, July- CERTIFICATE OF CAPITAL SOLUTIONS ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME Nov 2021-July 2022 Principle subjects: Investment Readiness, Business Model Canvas, Company Branding, Risk Management INTEGRATED MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS IE Business School, March 2021 VIRAL MARKETING AND HOW TO CRAFT CONTAGIOUS CONTENT University of Pennsylvania, June 2020 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) TEFL Educator, USA, January 28, 2015 END
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