Oratile Thato Mosuagae
Goleta
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Maru-a-Pula School, excelling in event organization and fostering teamwork. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while raising funds for community initiatives. Adept at managing multiple tasks and building positive relationships, ensuring successful outcomes in all endeavors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Cheshire Homes
Gaborone
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Conducted weekly visits to provide homework assistance and elementary classes in math, science, and English.
- Organized bake sales to generate funds for Cheshire Homes Foundation.
- Educated peers on challenges faced by children living with disabilities through awareness campaigns.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Volunteer
Ray of Hope Botswana
Gaborone
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Educated and empowered children in Gamodubu village, including orphans and HIV/AIDS patients.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts through event planning and donor outreach.
- Collaborated with volunteers to foster a positive work environment.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during shifts.
- Organized and maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and donations.
Coaching Assistant
MaP- Volleyball Team
Gaborone
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Attended team meetings, took notes, and followed instructions from coaches.
- Maintained up-to-date records of player attendance and progress.
- Provided support to players by helping them improve their individual skills.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
- Attended post-game evaluations and reviews with coaches and athletes.
- Encouraged players to work hard while maintaining a fun atmosphere at practice sessions.
- Developed relationships with players to understand their needs better.
- Organized pre-game warmups for teams prior to competitions.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for teams attending away games or tournaments.
- Assisted coaches in planning and organizing practice sessions.
- Assisted with the preparation of game plans and strategies.
- Monitored team performance during practices and games, providing feedback to the coach when necessary.
- Managed paperwork related to team activities including rosters, schedules.
- Created drills designed to help enhance speed, agility, coordination and strength.
Professional Assistant
Director of Extra-curriculars -MaP
Gaborone
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Ran the SPE program (Services, Physicals, Enrichments - extra-curricular activities).
- Developed transport scedules, training programs and catering for all sports events both at home and away.
- Hiring coaches.
- Provided general support such as copying, scanning, faxing or mailing documents.
- Updated website content regularly to ensure accuracy of information displayed online.
- Composed correspondence letters for executive signatures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Processed invoices in a timely manner according to company policies.
- Coordinated daily office operations such as ordering supplies, managing calendars, and processing mail.
Director of Events Planning
UCSB-First
Goleta
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated events to boost donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
- Raised awareness of private giving through outreach during Give Day.
- Formed partnerships with student organizations to foster collaborative opportunities.
- Executed Philanthropy Awards Dinner, Senior Celebration Event, and Campus Clean Up.
- Adhered to timelines while managing invitations and programs for each event.
- Negotiated contracts with venues to secure optimal rates and services.
- Planned logistics for events, including venue selection, catering, and transportation.
- Assisted in developing promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for upcoming events.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary supplies and services for successful event execution.
Mentor
Big Sisters
Gaborone
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Organized bonding events for mentors and mentees to strengthen relationships.
- Raised funds for decorations, enhancing boarding house environment.
- Monitored mentee progress, providing feedback to ensure success.
- Facilitated team-building activities to boost morale and improve collaboration.
- Delivered mental health resources, including stress management strategies.
- Mentored individuals on study skills, communication, problem-solving, and goal setting.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor-mentee pairs to foster trust and respect.
- Conducted group activities to promote collaboration among mentors and mentees.
Teaching Assistant
Maru-A-Pula School
Gaborone
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized daily sports, enrichment activities, and community service commitments for school.
- Planned sporting trips to enhance student participation in community service events.
- Executed Golf Day fundraiser to support various community project initiatives.
- Negotiated with potential partners to expand community service offerings at school.
- Established first-ever Teen Financial Literacy Club at Maru-A-Pula School.
- Coordinated annual World Scholars Cup as main organizer for the event.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on teaching techniques.
Member
MaP Medical Corps
Gaborone
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Organized blood donation drives to support community health initiatives.
- Volunteered with Cancer Association of Botswana to assist cancer patients.
- Provided first aid during sporting events, ensuring participant safety.
- Coordinated annual Health Week, promoting medical awareness among students.
Wing Attack/Member
MaP Netball U19 Team
Gaborone
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Achieved four gold medals as state champions.
- Organized and facilitated team-building events to enhance collaboration.
- Ensured equipment safety for training sessions.
Representative- Student Advisory Council
Maru-a-Pula School
Gaborone
01.2015 - 11.2016
- As part of the student council I helped with fundraising events for courses such as the World Cancer Day for the Cancer Association of Botswana and the Botswana War veterans society.
- Acting as a mediator between students and faculty was a huge part of job.
- Established positive relationships between students and teachers through effective communication techniques.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills when faced with challenging situations or complex inquiries from students.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents and updating records.
- Collaborated with colleagues in other departments to ensure that all students needs were met effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gosemama Junior Secondary School
Palapye, Goo tau11.2014
GED -
Maru-A-Pula School
Gaborone11.2016
Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary Level - Literature C, Biology B, chemistry B, Accounting A
Maru-A-Pula School
Gaborone11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Event organization and planning
- Organizational efficiency
- Leadership and teamwork
- Communication skills
- Pressure management
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and innovation
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer relations management
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Delegation skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making abilities
- Self-motivation
- Basic computer proficiency
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bilingual communication
- Filing systems management
- Conflict resolution strategies
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Watching K-dramas
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Cooking
- breadmaking
References
- Arlington Matshiya, from Maru-a-Pula School, spe@maruapula.org
- Judy Brown, from Maru-a-Pula school, br@maruapula.org
- Theresa Hirchfield Mosetse- thm@maruapula.org
- Boyce Magede
Accomplishments
- Published writer- UCSB Starting Lines
- 2 times winner- Setswana National Writing Challenge
- 4 times gold medal winner -MaP U19 Team
Languages
Tswana
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Coaching Assistant
MaP- Volleyball Team
08.2023 - 04.2024
Professional Assistant
Director of Extra-curriculars -MaP
08.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Events Planning
UCSB-First
03.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Cheshire Homes
01.2020 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Ray of Hope Botswana
01.2020 - 06.2024
Mentor
Big Sisters
01.2019 - 11.2019
Teaching Assistant
Maru-A-Pula School
11.2018 - 08.2019
Member
MaP Medical Corps
01.2018 - 11.2018
Wing Attack/Member
MaP Netball U19 Team
01.2016 - 11.2018
Representative- Student Advisory Council
Maru-a-Pula School
01.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Gosemama Junior Secondary School
GED -
Maru-A-Pula School
Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary Level - Literature C, Biology B, chemistry B, Accounting A
Maru-A-Pula School
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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