Mugabi Byenkya

Experience

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  National Environmental Management Authority

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Intern

  • Reviewed and evaluated environmental impact statements and project briefs for development projects• Developed conditions of approval for projects submitted by developers in order for NEMA to accept their environmental impact statements• Assisted with field inspections of projects under review and those due for/undergoing environmental audits• Prepared inspection reports for projects inspected

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  The University of Kansas

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Performed research on African Sustainable environmental mechanisms, focusing on e-waste • Reviewed and analyzed a variety of contemporary and traditional writings on African sustainable environmental mechanisms • Presented at Undergraduate Research Symposium and Environmental Studies Research Symposium, Spring 2013• Performed a second research project on the effectiveness of Uganda’s national parks system in promoting and preserving biodiversity with an emphasis on the untapped domestic tourism market and a case study of Murchison Falls National Park• Traveled to Uganda for two months and interviewed over 60 informants in order to develop an argument• Analyzed the writings of several authors on environmental justice in order to formulate my undergraduate honors thesis• Presented at Undergraduate Research Symposium and Environmental Studies Research Symposium, Spring 2014. Winning an award for 'Outstanding Oral Presentation' Show less

  • Camp Security Monitor

    Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Front Desk Assistant

    Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • International Student Orientation Leader

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Urban Training and Research Consultancy

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research Intern

  • Conducted research on Uganda’s national parks system through literature review and interviews of key informants• Shadowed co-workers to gain procedural knowledge of environmental consultancy

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  International Forestry Resources and Institutions

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Research Assistant

  Co-authored a literature review on the nature of forest dependence worldwide for the preliminary stages of a DFID funded monitoring and evaluation project.

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  Washington English Center

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2019

  Assist clients in identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills and planning career moves. Help clients hunt down new employment opportunities, provide feedback on resumes or cover letters and strategizing for a successful job interview. Network and maintain relationships to actively promote career opportunities.Prepare and facilitate workshops to assist international clients in the job application and resume writing process.In addition to students and recent graduates, clients may include the unemployed as well as individuals with disabilities or those looking to change or upgrade careers. Show less • Teach and lead a community-based program offering English to Students of Other classes for adults from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds• Develop, plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans that facilitate active learning experiences through utilizing a class syllabus, quizzes, tests, ICT and a teacher’s guide, all matched to the level of English being taught• Prepare the classroom for class activities; identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs; observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work. Show less

  • Career Coach

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Teacher

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Split This Rock

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Eco-Justice Intern

  • Assist with the compilation of an anthology of poems at the intersection of social justice and the environment, that recognize our human impact on the natural world, and the political and cultural dimensions of our relationship to the environment • Perform research, website and data management, outreach to poets and publishers for permissions to publish, and utilize social media strategies for promotion and marketing.

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Feb 2017 - now

  Writer, Editor, Performing Artist and Rapper

  • Published debut novel ‘Dear Philomena,’ through a hybrid deal with the independent press Discovering Diversity Publishing which allowed me to buy the rights to my novel and therefore have complete ownership• Facilitated the crowdsourced fundraising campaign of over $4000 for publication, printing and shipping costs so I could re-invest going forward without crowdsourcing• Manage all financial, accounting and logistical operations related to production, distribution and retail of over 1500 books in over in over 10 university, high school and public libraries, 30 brick and mortar bookstores and over 20 online platforms across Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia and North America• Publicize through aggressive cold emailing, social media campaigning and word of mouth, achieving" over 70 book reviews via Goodreads; and over 90 interviews via radio, TV, newspapers, podcasts, blogs, book clubs, festivals, magazines, universities and literary publications • Booked and conducted a 5 country, 45 city, 90 show North America/East Africa book tour in support of 'Dear Philomena,' • Perform freelance writing and editing services for a variety of clients, including over 70 pieces of prose, poetry, comics, essays, drama & songs published in literary journals, magazines, books and albums.• Released my debut award-nominated, label bestselling mixtape “Songs For Wo(Men) 2” via the independent American Record Label “Hello America Stereo Cassette”; performing several concerts in Kampala to audiences of over 150 people and being interviewed on award-winning blogs, podcasts, radio and TV about the mixtape Show less

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  Lad Apartments

  Mar 2017 - now

  Business Manager

  • Handle all financial and logistic operations of the 7-unit, $3000 + cash flow apartment building and surrounding compound • Prepare and maintain financial statements; collect rent (through a combination of in-person long and short-term leases, as well as AirBnB short-term leases); advise owners on how much to charge for rent; monitor the performance of contractors; investigate and resolve complaints from residents and tenants when services are not properly provided; understand and comply with pertinent legislation• Read, monitor and respond to emails; organize and maintain work calendar; manage and review filing and office systems when needed and have bi-weekly meetings Show less

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  Kampala Diplomatic School

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Teacher

  • Teach Year 6 Mathematics, Year 7 Mathematics, Year 7 Physics, Year 10 History, Year 11 English, Year 11 EFL and Secondary School International Diplomacy• Empower students to become independent learners who seize ownership of their education• Use assessment information to plan progression for the differing needs of learners in theclass• Employ and integrate ICT as a tool that improves learning and challenges minds• Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge, especially in areas of literacyand numeracy• Prepare and present informative reports to parents and other stakeholders as required• Work with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression in the curriculum• Continually seek to improve learning and teaching strategies• Ensuring that the organisation of resources and the classroom environment are optimum forlearning• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings andmanagement systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school Show less