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TAANYA REDDY GUNTAKA

Kampala, Uganda | ,London, Ontario

Summary

A university student of the University of Western Ontario, known for exceptional flexibility and adaptability. Possesses interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive engagements with diverse stakeholders including customers, colleagues, and management. Eager to contribute a strong work ethic, to make a meaningful impact within an organization that aligns with social benefit objectives. A self-driven individual committed to ethical practices, who is enthusiastic about utilizing skills and her passion for the community, to contribute effectively to the mission of the organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Director

Willow Youth Network
09.2023 - Current
  • Created engaging and relevant content for various social media platforms, that promotes gender equity and youth empowerment.
  • Executed social media campaigns to promote workshops, events, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Collaborated with other team members to integrate social media into broader organizational campaigns.
  • Utilized analytics tools to track and analyze social media performance, to see the amount of audience the information was reaching.

Intern

Abacus Parental Drugs Limited, Uganda (APDL)
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Analyzed problems and identified solutions, while working in labs.
  • Completed lab researchs, compiled data on various digital applications, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.

Education

Bachelor of Health Sciences -

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
2027

High School Diploma -

Aga Khan High School
Kampala, Uganda
2023

Skills

  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Friendly and interactive with customers
  • Great organizational skills
  • Finance handling
  • Team player
  • Time management skills
  • Strong sense of self-drive
  • Critical thinker
  • Fast learner and very knowledgeable

Volunteer work

Uganda Society For The Protection & Care Of Animal - Kampala, Uganda

  • Recorded and collected data such as adoption fees using both manual (written) and digital
    mechanisms such as Microsoft excel.
  • Maintained sanitary environments for most animals in their designated cages, promoting
    optimal health.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
  • Kept a daily record of the activities and procedures carried out on animals.
  • Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
  • Bathed animals and performed minor medical procedures in preparation for adoption
    events.


Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB) - Be my Eyes : IB CAS project by Aga Khan High School Kampala, Uganda

  • Developed innovative fundraising strategies, to raise funds in order to purchase wooden walking sticks and canes for the UNAB.
  • Used social media platforms to create effective awareness to the society about the UNAB, and ways to help the visually impaired.
  • Explored local markets, interacted with producers to source locally branded materials, to produce authentic jewellery and clothing, to raise funds for the UNAB.
  • Educated and spread knowledge to various stakeholders (about the UNAB), in order to help gain interest from our community.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Professional Working

Timeline

Social Media Director

Willow Youth Network
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Abacus Parental Drugs Limited, Uganda (APDL)
06.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Health Sciences -

University of Western Ontario

High School Diploma -

Aga Khan High School
TAANYA REDDY GUNTAKA