Alain Ishimwe
@alainishimwe
Experienced Projects and Leadership Consultant focused on social impact.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Projects and Leadership Consultant with over 5 years of expertise in managing cross-functional teams and delivering impactful programs in leadership development, community engagement, and operational execution. My work has led to significant results, including a 30% increase in community participation and a 20% improvement in volunteer engagement. I have successfully managed budgets exceeding $50,000 and supervised teams of up to 20 personnel in both hybrid and remote environments.
Throughout my career, I have designed and delivered customized leadership training programs that have increased participant engagement by 15%. I also developed a structured mentorship framework that reduced leadership turnover by 30%. My commitment to enhancing training scalability through digital modules and asynchronous learning options has allowed me to reach a broader audience, ensuring that leadership development is accessible to all stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Leadership Development
Mavuno Movement
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Increased participant engagement by 15% by designing and delivering customized leadership training programs. Reduced leadership turnover by 30% through development and rollout of a structured mentorship framework for emerging leaders.
Ministry Assistant / Associate Pastor
Mavuno Movement
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Spearheaded weekly discipleship and mentorship programs, resulting in a 25% increase in congregant engagement. Oversaw the coordination and facilitation of 100+ small group meetings, enhancing community cohesion.
Head of Department (Services)
Mavuno Movement
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Achieved a 20% increase in attendance and service quality by setting KPIs and leading a 15-member service delivery team. Improved operational efficiency by 15% by redesigning workflows and implementing task management systems.
Pastoral Trainee
Mavuno Movement
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Supported pastoral care efforts, managing counseling appointments, crisis interventions, and follow-ups for over 150 individuals. Co-led leadership development workshops, equipping over 50 emerging leaders with skills in public speaking, team management, and servant leadership.
Business Development Executive
Keba Clothing Ltd
May 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Increased revenue by $5,000 and expanded sales by 15% through execution of cold outreach and customer engagement campaigns. Boosted production efficiency by 10% by evaluating internal workflows and introducing lean process improvements.
Relationship Manager
Janta Kenya
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Managed client relationships and ensured customer satisfaction. Handled inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
Direct Sales Agent
Ecobank
Dec 2017 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Engaged in direct sales activities to acquire new customers. Promoted banking products and services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
Diploma, Project Management
Currently expanding technical grounding through a Diploma in Project Management.
John Maxwell Team
Certification, Leadership Coaching
Certified as a Leadership Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Trainer.
Kenya Institute of Management
Certification, Strategic Management and Leadership
Obtained a Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Daystar University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Activities and societies: Awarded Sportsman of the Year, August 2017
Studied Business Administration and Management. Awarded Sportsman of the Year in August 2017.
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