Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Dorcas Mbuyi

Dorcas  Mbuyi

Summary

Experienced and innovative media strategist, mentor, and community outreach director with a passion for driving change. Highly organized professional skilled in public speaking, bringing forth a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for communities. Proficient in preparing impactful community events, mediating conflicts, and leveraging social media creativity to engage audiences. Strong leader who thrives under pressure, possessing a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in diverse communities.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

United Nations University of Free State

Director of Community Outreach
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed adequate research to ensure deep understanding of community
  • Prepared community engagement and outreach events
  • Analyzed data and report
  • Gained leadership and management skills
  • Acquired cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Obtained collaboration and partnership building skills

Spotify

Podcast Host
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked on audio production and editing
  • Optimized public speaking and presentation
  • Enhanced creativity and critical thinking
  • conducted interviews with experts and guests
  • Ability to handle feedback and criticism
  • Created and executed a content strategy

University Of The Free State

Peer Mentor
01.2022 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Improved leadership and mentoring skills
  • Established problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Provided support and resources for mentees
  • Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
  • Encouraged positive study habits and time management strategies, leading to better academic performance for mentees.

Education

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Arts from journalism

University Overview

  • [Degree] Graduate

Queenstown Girls' High School

from high school

University Overview

  • [Type] Academic Achievement Award

Skills

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Leadership and mentoring skills
  • Time management and organisation
  • Coaching and evaluation
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Community Engagement

Languages

French
Proficient
C2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated 2 special public and private events.
  • I quickly advanced from delegate to director of community outreach due to my hard work and diligent achievements.
  • Planned and coordinated fundraising projects resulting in increased customer numbers.

Timeline

Director of Community Outreach

United Nations University of Free State
04.2024 - Current

Podcast Host

Spotify
08.2023 - Current

Peer Mentor

University Of The Free State
01.2022 - 09.2024

Queenstown Girls' High School

from high school

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Arts from journalism
Dorcas Mbuyi