Rita Ishimwe

Experience

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  Ipsos UK

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Telephone Market Researcher

  Part-time work involving interacting with people and filling out questionnaires on trending topics.

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  Queens Cross Housing Association

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Community Opportunities Activities Support worker

  As a Community Opportunities Activities Support Worker, I take part in the new project launched by the Queen Cross Housing association which aims to re-connect the company with the local community. The goal of the project is to provide resources and activities for those living within the Queens Cross Housing Association area. The specific branch I work in is dedicated to find ways to get in touch with people from minority groups who are harder to reach and therefore don't benefit from the great activities. I benefited from engaging with people from all age groups in the community and participating in delivering activities to them. Show less

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  Glasgow University African and Caribbean Society

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  President

  During my third year at university, I was president of the Glasgow African and Caribbean society in which I organised events, delegated tasks to other board members and looked for sponsors for our various events. It was a great opportunity which allowed me to learn more of the experience of students from African and Caribbean background in Glasgow. I got to engage with them and think of ways to better their experience while at university.

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  Transport Scotland

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Civil Engineer Summer Placement

  I was placed in the Major Projects Directorate in which I participated discussions of different decision options, reviewed scheme's adherence to policies and engaged with consultants as well as contractors.I assessed environmental impact reports, active travel proposals and draft a procurement strategy for a non-competitive action. I went on two site visits to a road and bridge project as well as a visit to Scottish Parliament which gave me extensive practical knowledge.

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  James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow

  Sept 2023 - now

  Teaching Assistant and Demonstrator

  I recently started a position as a Teaching Assistant and Demonstrator at the James Watt School of Engineering in which I will be assisting students in tutorials and laboratories with any questions regarding solving problems.