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Elodie Naweza

Social Organization Professional · Community Leadership Specialist

About Me

A professional with a Bachelor's degree in Social Organization, possessing diverse expertise in managing social projects and community support. Through comprehensive training, I have developed strategic and operational skills that enable me to make a tangible impact within communities. Passionate about social development, I am committed to implementing innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life and inclusion of vulnerable communities.

Key strengths include social project management, community leadership, conflict resolution, intercultural communication, social analysis, and social innovation - a creative and pragmatic approach to imagining and implementing solutions tailored to contemporary social challenges.

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Core Skills

Social AnalysisCommunity LeadershipSocial Project ManagementIntercultural CommunicationSocial InnovationConflict Resolution

Languages

English - FluentFrench - Fluent

Experience

2026-03 - Present

Volunteer Staff

La Boussole Centre Communautaire Francophone

Assist with community events and cultural activities
Distribute Information about social services
Support translation English-French and vice-versa
Assist program staff

2025-07 - 2026-02

Logistics & Distribution Associate

La Baguette & l'Echalotte, Vancouver

Assisted in maintaining accurate records related to stock movements within the warehouse
Inspected items for defects prior to packing or shipping out orders
Managed time efficiently to meet deadlines for completing packing tasks
Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment

2018-01 - 2018-07

Sales Associate

Walmart, Omaha, NE

Ensured daily follow-up of customer orders in close collaboration with the team
Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating great adaptability
Responded promptly to customer requests, providing effective solutions
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace

2015-12 - 2016-12

Research Assistant

Centre de Recherches Universitaires du Kivu (CERUKI) ISP, Bukavu

Created clear and accessible activity reports for all stakeholders
Conducted field visits in rural areas for the collection of medicinal plants
Monitored the progress of research and drafted reports on related activities
Prepared professional presentations for seminars and scientific meetings

2014-11 - 2015-02

Women's Support Officer for Victims of Violence

Let Africa Live (LAV), Bukavu, Sud-Kivu

Provided psychosocial and material support to young women victims of sexual violence
Educated young women about HIV, healthcare, and hygiene through tailored sessions
Implemented economic empowerment initiatives including vocational training
Created community programs for establishing safe spaces for peer support

2011-11 - 2012-02

Field Agent

Tous pour le Genre dans Développement (TGD), Bukavu, Sud-Kivu

Conducted training sessions on gender, raising awareness of equality issues
Distributed cash micro-loans promoting agriculture and livestock farming
Delivered training on women's economic empowerment and income-generating activities
Organized workshops on peace and prevention of community conflicts

Education

2009-09 - 2025-07

Bachelor Degree in Social Organization

Institut Superieur de Developpement Rural (ISDR), Sud-Kivu

Certifications

Python in Excel

HTML Essential Training

Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners

Excel for Accountant

References

Emma Cizungu

Coordinator

Tous pour le Genre dans le Développement (TGD), Bukavu, Congo-Kinshasa

Karhagomba Balagizi

Professor

Centre de Recherches Universitaires du Kivu (CERUKI) ISP, Bukavu, Congo-Kinshasa

Danielle J. Miller

Supervisor

Walmart, Omaha, Nebraska

Samy-Joelle Burume

Secretaire General

Laissez l'Afrique Vivre (LAV), Bukavu, Congo-Kinshasa

Cheryl Baranes

Vice President

La Baguette & L'Echalotte, Vancouver, BC, Canada