Brenda Abeja

Experience

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  Compassion International

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2023

  Served as a Leadership Coach, providing guidance and coaching to key leaders and high-performing staff at Compassion International, enabling individuals to enhance their leadership effectiveness, transform their leadership styles, and develop key leadership competencies.Spearheaded and collaborated on the design, curation, and delivery of customized leadership training solutions for the Extended National Leadership team and Staff at Compassion International.Served as a team coach, leading the successful onboarding and coaching process for a diverse team of Administrative Assistants hailing from Uganda, Togo, Zambia, and Burkina Faso. Using tested coaching methodologies, I empowered team members to cultivate their leadership skills and become invaluable support systems for their respective leadership teams, fostering professional growth and enabling them to excel in their roles.Established and provided leadership to multiple project teams, skillfully assigning roles and responsibilities, motivating team members, and cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment to ensure creative and successful execution of deliverables.Took the initiative as a Learning Champion to establish a staff-led learning program by creating a Book Club that provides a valuable platform for learning, leadership development, and mentorship to 130 staff.Served as the chairperson for Compassion International's employee recognition scheme from 2015-2018, leading the development and implementation of a strategic, robust, and innovative employee recognition program that garnered regional recognition and served as a benchmark for Compassion offices throughout Africa. Show less Spearheaded successful execution of the organization's highest-priority projects, consistently achieving desired outcomes, and demonstrated exceptional expertise in developing comprehensive project plans encompassing project scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestones.Oversaw Board communications and activities, facilitating meaningful engagements and ensuring the timely implementation of Board recommendations to uphold corporate governance standards.Planned and coordinated a wide range of organizational meetings, including General staff meetings, Leadership team meetings, Leadership team travels, and events, successfully managing arrangements for gatherings hosting up to 3000 guests, employing physical, online, and hybrid formats. Demonstrated adeptness in orchestrating seamless event experiences, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.Demonstrated proficiency in budget and vendor management, overseeing Training, events, and travel budgets of up to 50,000 USD while adhering to the organization's accounting standards.Implemented process optimization strategies to streamline core business processes, eliminate redundancies and enhance efficiency across multiple business units.Developed and/or contributed to the development of all National Office strategies, plans, and policy reviewsPrepared monthly and annual reports that provided comprehensive insights into the organization's performance and progress in strategy execution.Oversaw the management of National office communication, taking responsibility for preparing and coordinating various written and video outputs like briefing notes, background papers, letters, emails, publications, presentations, speeches, crisis messages, and advocacy videos, ensuring accurate and impactful messaging. Show less

  • Learning and Development Champion/proxy

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Executive Assistant

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2022
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  Eaglelite Associates

  Aug 2019 - now

  Organizational Development Consultant

  Created and delivered a diverse range of educational content, producing over 100 pieces focused on coaching and productivity to support performance improvement and professional development.Developed video interviews with industry experts, blog posts, YouTube videos, snippets, and book reviews, offering valuable insights and practical tips to facilitate professional growth and Leadership development.Leveraged various media platforms and mediums to reach a wide audience, effectively disseminating knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Received positive feedback and engagement from audiences, attesting to the impact and value of the educational content in supporting performance improvement and personal growth initiatives.Utilized instructional design principles and e-learning best practices to design and develop a comprehensive series of online courses in 2021 for African Pastors Fellowship, aimed at supporting leadership development for subscribers across 30 African countries. Created a comprehensive role alignment guidebook and curated courses that addressed the most common challenges faced by SMEs, including work planning and management, performance management, team management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness currently hosted on the Eaglelite Associates learning platform. Show less