ALPHONSE MWITENAWE
Hamilton,ON
Summary
A highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong relationship-building skills, fluent in English, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Chichewa. With a strong foundation in global citizenship and human resources management, I possess extensive experience in student support, intercultural program development, and recruitment coordination. My work spans higher education, refugee support services, and mentorship programming, demonstrating a passion for inclusivity, cultural diversity, and community development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruitment Coordinator
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
10.2024 - Current
- Identifying potential employers and industries aligned with students goals and connecting with them to inquire about potential job opportunities for student.
- Communicating to employers the values of hiring students, particularly international students.
- Responding to employer inquiries and ensure a professional and responsive experience.
- Maintaining databases of employer contacts, job postings, and hiring outcomes.
- Coordinating virtual and in-person employer information sessions, managing setup and providing support to students and employers before, during, and after events.
Global Enrolment Program Assistant
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted one-on-one appointments with WUSC sponsored students and International, offering personalized support with scholarship applications.
- Managed and Updated Student data related to events and jobs in Oscarplus portal.
- Responded to student inquiries concerning University Health Insurance.
Global Experience Program Assistant
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated on designing the Intercultural Peer-Mentorship Program, aiming to enhance intercultural competency among McMaster's student diverse population.
- Participated in online career fairs, addressing student inquiries regarding the Global Experience Program and other services provided by the university.
- Conducted research on global volunteer and internship opportunities for students.
Education
Business Program -
McMaster Continuing Education
Hamilton, ON05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2022
Skills
- Highly Organized, detail oriented strong relationship-building skills, designing and executing mentorship programs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Chichewa.
Certification
U21 Program, Global Inclusive Certificate Program with Diversity Abroad, Appreciative Advising Certificate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Experiences: Customer Service support assistant at McMaster University, UNHCR and Government of Malawi’s Refugee Status Determination office Translator from August 2016-August 2018, Secondary school Tutor at Dzaleka Secondary school.
Timeline
Recruitment Coordinator
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
10.2024 - Current
Global Enrolment Program Assistant
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
05.2022 - 10.2024
Global Experience Program Assistant
McMaster University, Student Success Centre (SSC)
05.2020 - 04.2022
Business Program -
McMaster Continuing Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
McMaster University
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