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Resume: Doreen Sekandi Resume: Doreen Sekandi Personal Information Application Title Mrs. First Name Doreen Middle Name Kiconco Last Name Sekandi Email Address [email protected] Cell 256-774-175308 Nationality Uganda Gender Female Category Human Resources Sub Category Human Resource Assistant Job Type Full-Time Highest Education University Total Experience 5 Year Date of Birth 18-10-1981 Work Phone 256-712-627901 Home Phone N/A Date you can start 06-01-2020 Driving License Yes License No. Searchable Yes I am Available Yes Address Address Address P. O. Box 1938 Kampala, Uganda City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Institutes Institute Makerere University City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Address P. O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda Certificate Name Master of Business Administration Study Area Human Resource Management Institute Makerere University City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Address P. O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda Certificate Name Bachelor of Arts Study Area Literature and communication Employers Employer Employer Sheraton Kampala Hotel Position Human Resource Administrator Responsibilities • Processed employment contracts for new and existing employees • Managed the filing system and updated employee records on a regular basis • Managed and updated employee information on HR net • Handle immigration, permit processing and visas for exp Pay Upon Leaving Personal Supervisor John Robert Otimongo From Date 17-04-2017 To Date 29-11-2018 Leave Reason Current deployment City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Phone 256-414-420000 Address Ternan Avenue, P. O. Box 7041 Kampala, Uganda Employer Employer Sheration Kampala Hotel Position Training Assistant Responsibilities • Registered associates onto the Starwoodone online platform. • Uploaded associates’ instructor led training onto the starwoodone platform. • Assisted associates with their next generation service culture online training sessions. • Provided on-line Pay Upon Leaving Personal Supervisor Ms. Sheila Bugingo From Date 15-08-2016 To Date 14-04-2017 Leave Reason Transferred from Training Section to Human Resource section City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Phone 256-414-420000 Address Ternan Avenue, P. O. Box 7041 Kampala, Uganda Employer Employer Sheraton Kampala Hotel Position Human Resource Management Trainee Responsibilities • Registered associates onto the Starwoodone online platform. • Uploaded associates’ instructor led training onto the starwoodone platform. • Assisted associates with their next generation service culture online training sessions. • Provided on-line Pay Upon Leaving Personal Supervisor Ms. Sheila Bugingo From Date 15-02-2016 To Date 12-08-2016 Leave Reason Appointed Training Assistant City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Phone 256-414-420000 Address Ternan Avenue, P. O. Box 7041 Kampala, Uganda Skills Skills a. Good computer working knowledge of MS-Office Applications: Word Processing (MS–Word); Spread Sheet Management (MS–Excel); MS–PowerPoint) and use of e-mail technology. b. Good communication and report writing skills Resume KICONCO DOREEN SEKANDI (MRS) P. O. Box 1938 Kampala, UGANDA +256 (0) 701 627 901 | +256 (0) 774 175 308 [email protected] CAREER OBJECTIVE To secure a position in a challenging and comfortable work environment and utilize my potential and technical skills and knowledge for personal advancement as well as benefit the organization in which I have the opportunity to serve. EDUCATION | QUALIFICATIONS: a. Master of Business Administration, (2013) from Makerere University Kampala b. Bachelor of Arts (Upper Second), (2005) from Makerere University Kampala c. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, (2000) from East High School, Ntinda d. Uganda Certificate of Education, (1998) from Stella Maris College, Nsuube TRAINING RECORD: a. Welcome Managers, Lobster Ink Course endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality – April 2016. b. 4. Luxury Hospitality Standards – Benchmarks, Lobster Ink Course endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality – May 2016. c. 1. Luxury Hospitality Standards – Front of House, Lobster Ink Course endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality – September 2016 d. Health & Safety Standards, Lobster Ink Course endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality – July 2017. e. Front Office Short Course, Lobster Ink Course endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality – July 2017 EMPLOYMENT RECORD | HISTORY Human Resource Administrator, Human Resource Department – Sheraton Kampala Hotel (April 2017 – to date) Duties and Responsibilities: Processed employment contracts for new and existing employees Managed the filing system and updated employee records on a regular basis Managed and updated employee information on HR net Handle immigration, permit processing and visas for expatriates Prepared different correspondences from the HR office Received and managed various correspondences that come into the department. Prepared internal adverts and memos Organized staff events Supervised staff areas and attended to staff welfare issues Managed office supplies for the HR department Reviewed contracts for service providers Attended to guests of the HR office Training Assistant (Aug 2016 to April 2017) | Management Trainee (Feb – Aug 2016), Human Resource Department – Sheraton Kampala Hotel Duties and Responsibilities: Registered associates onto the Starwoodone online platform. Uploaded associates’ instructor led training onto the starwoodone platform. Assisted associates with their next generation service culture online training sessions. Provided on-line and practical sessions of Lobster Ink courses including updating the Lobster Ink database for the Learning and Development Section. Provided online and practical sessions of Next Generation service culture including updating the Next Generation Service Culture database. Performed the function of Personal Assistant to the Head of Learning and Development section of the HR department. Filed and organized personnel records maintained by the HR Office. Disseminated HR policies, notices and employment contracts to staff Participated in staff sales during disposal events conducted by the hotel Followed up and informed the HR office on all key matters received for HR attention and action. Participated in organizing staff events. Involved in preparing and conducting interviews of junior staff and interns Handled guest inquiries directed to HR office. Marketing Executive – Graphic Systems (U) Ltd, (2007) Duties and responsibilities: Received orders for products from clients. Registered clients' orders in the computer systems for costing. Ensured that clients' orders are processed and delivered on time Maintained regular contact with clients to obtain feedback about company services Administrative Assistant – African Christian In Development (ACID), (2005 – 2006) Duties and responsibilities included: Received guests and handled Inquiries Registered new clients Recorded materials that are brought in and that leave the office Maintained records for payments to employees such as salaries. Processed office data using MS office applications like Excel and Word. SKILLS PROFILE Good computer working knowledge of MS-Office Applications: Word Processing (MS–Word); Spread Sheet Management (MS–Excel); MS–PowerPoint) and use of e-mail technology. Fluent in English, Runyankole, Rukiga and Luganda languages. HOBBIES | LEISURE INTERESTS Writing Travelling Reading Novels Watching movies OTHER INFORMATION I took off time from my intended career path in the year 2007 to pursue graduate studies for a Master of Business Administration degree and also take good care of my new and young family. CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information disclosed on this curriculum vitae is a true, complete and verifiable record of my qualifications, experience and competencies. 29th November 2018 Signature: Date: DOREEN KICONCO SEKANDI REFERENCES MR. JOHN ROBERT OTIMONGO – (Current Supervisor) Human Resource Manager Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Ternan Avenue, P. O. Box 7041, Kampala, Uganda Mobile: +256 (0) 782 317 576 Email: [email protected] MS. CHRISTINE ALWENYI Quality Health & Safety Manager Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Ternan Avenue, P. O. Box 7041, Kampala, Uganda Mobile: +256 (0) 772 507 362 | +256 (0) 702 507 362 Email: [email protected] MS. SHEILA BUGINGO – (Former Supervisor) Church Manager, St. Paul’s Church Blandford Road, St. Albans, AL1 4JP, UK Phone: +44 7387 281377 Email: [email protected] MRS. MARGARET BUSINGYE BASHAIJA Principal Administrative Assistant Bank of Uganda 37/45 Kampala Road P. O. Box 7120, KAMPALA, Uganda Mobile: +256 (0) 772 467 311 | 712 467 311 | 701 467 311 Email: [email protected] References Reference Reference N/A Reference Name John Robert Otimongo City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Reference Address [email protected] Reference Phone 256-782-317576 Reference Relation Current Supervisor Reference Years 1 Reference Reference N/A Reference Name Sheila Bugingo City StAlbans State Vermont Country United States Reference Address [email protected] Reference Phone +44 7387 281377 Reference Relation Former Supervisor Reference Years 1 Reference Reference N/A Reference Name Christine Alwenyi City Kampala State N/A Country Uganda Reference Address [email protected] Reference Phone 256-772-507362 Reference Relation Workmate Reference Years 2 years Languages Language Language English Language Reading Excellent Language Writing Excellent Language Understanding Excellent Language Where Learned School Language Language Runyankole Language Reading Basic Language Writing Basic Language Understanding Excellent Language Where Learned Family Language Language Luganda Language Reading Basic Language Writing Basic Language Understanding Good Language Where Learned Community.
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