Viola Mugambwa
Kampala
Summary
Experienced professional with a PR and media management degree, boasting a decade-plus track record in sales, customer relations, and communication across diverse sectors. Passionate humanitarian, currently the principal creative director and founder of a home renovation and interior design firm a self taught hobby turned into a career. Additionally apart time volunteer teacher assistant and caregiver at Hearts Home Uganda,a center for kids with autism and other special needs. Accomplished self taught interior designer with a thriving business, including oversight of a substantial residential renovation project. Proven adaptability through extensive travel, exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, all driven by a deep love for travel and commitment to making a meaningful impact in all endeavors
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer / Assistant Teacher & Child care giver
Hearts Home Uganda
09.2023 - Current
- Help students individually or in small groups with integration into class, assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Assist students with special needs using techniques such as structured visual learning, applied behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, sensory integration techniques.
- Accompany and supervise students during personal hygiene sessions and school activities such as gymnastics
- Monitor and Maintained safety by overseeing students in recess environments.
Principal Creative Director ( Founder)
Haus of Modern East Africa Uganda Ltd
03.2020 - Current
- Created creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion.
- Formulated and monitored budgets to manage expenses and control costs.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Created professional presentations using Sketchup to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
Interior Design Consultant
Cascades Spaces Enterprise, Kampala
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Managed customer relations by recommending customer retention strategies.
Volunteer
Cevic
11.2018 - 11.2018
- School for the Blind - Kampala
- Reading story Books to the Blind kids
- Take part in cleaning and organising classes and resource center.
Freelance
Real estate Dealer
01.2012 - 05.2018
- Allocated, purchased and subdivided property for resell at a profit.
- Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or purchases.
- Monitored contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Developed successful marketing strategies to promote properties and maximize exposure.
- Evaluated properties for potential salability and pricing.
- Appraised property values and assessed buyer income to determine feasibility of offer success.
Assistant communications consultant
Century Marketing
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Worked with marketing teams to design campaigns and communication.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
Intern / Assistant program
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Foundation for Human Rights Intiative - Kampala
- Participated in writing workshop reports
- Preparing the necessary documents for Meetings
- Clerical work including filing, photocopying nd minute taking
- Participated in compilation of the organisational magazine , The Human Rights Defender.
Education
2D And 3D Sketch Up
Udemy
Online04.2023
German Language
Goethe Institute / Certificate in German Language
Kampala 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Media Management
Cavendish Univeristy Uganda
Kampala, Uganda12.2011
Skills
- SKILLS
- Project Coordination and Management
- Special needs Child Care and Teaching
- Sales and Customer Expertise
- Computer Aided Designs in 2D and 3D skills
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Certification
3 German language Certificates ; A1,A1/1, A1/2
Goethe Institute - Kampala,Oct 2010- 2012 Dec
Bachelors of Arts Public Relations and Media management Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
Timeline
Volunteer / Assistant Teacher & Child care giver
Hearts Home Uganda
09.2023 - Current
Principal Creative Director ( Founder)
Haus of Modern East Africa Uganda Ltd
03.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Cevic
11.2018 - 11.2018
Interior Design Consultant
Cascades Spaces Enterprise, Kampala
08.2013 - 01.2019
Freelance
Real estate Dealer
01.2012 - 05.2018
Assistant communications consultant
Century Marketing
03.2010 - 12.2011
Intern / Assistant program
01.2009 - 02.2010
2D And 3D Sketch Up
Udemy
German Language
Goethe Institute / Certificate in German Language
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Media Management
Cavendish Univeristy Uganda
3 German language Certificates ; A1,A1/1, A1/2
Goethe Institute - Kampala,Oct 2010- 2012 Dec
Bachelors of Arts Public Relations and Media management Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
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