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Paddyblick Ariiyo

@paddyblickariiyo

Quality Assurance Director and consultancy leader, driving academic excellence through strategic planning, governance, and research-informed improvement.

Uganda
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a senior managerial position where I can apply my quality management, strategic planning, and leadership to drive institutional growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance with global standards in a leading educational institution.

I’m a Director of Quality Assurance with a track record of enhancing academic excellence and operational efficiency in higher education. I’m committed to driving institutional growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with national and global standards through quality management, strategic planning, and leadership.

As Managing Director at Blick Consultancy, I provide strategic advisory services across organizational development, corporate turnaround, quality assurance, strategic planning, and human resource management. I lead business development, oversee consultancy delivery from inception to completion, and design and manage qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research to produce evidence-based technical reports, policy briefs, and publications.

Previously at Ibanda University, I coordinated institutional quality assurance initiatives to support accreditation and charter acquisition, including self-assessment and compliance reporting for regulatory review. I also led internal quality audits, strengthened programme and curriculum review aligned with national qualifications frameworks, liaised with NCHE, and developed monitoring and evaluation systems—while streamlining quality management processes to improve operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BC
Current

Managing Director

BLICK CONSULTANCY

Mar 2026 - Present (8 months)

Provide strategic advisory services to universities, businesses, NGOs, and public institutions in organizational development, corporate turnaround, quality assurance, strategic planning, and human resource management.
Lead business development initiatives by identifying client opportunities, preparing technical and financial proposals, and cultivating long-term client relationships.
Oversee consul

IU

Senior Director Quality Assurance

Ibanda University

Mar 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years 3 months)

a)     Coordinated institutional quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with national and international higher education standards and contributing to successful accreditation and charter acquisition processes.

b)    Led the preparation of self-assessment reports, accreditation documentation, and compliance reports for regulatory review and institutional improvement.

c)     Sup

IU

Quality Assurance Manager

Ibanda University

Aug 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Coordinated the communication between NCHE and the Institution on all necessary legal requirements.
Attended all NCHE engagements on behalf of the university
Bridged the Board recommendations with lecturers.
Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and problematic issues while promoting corrective methods at all times.
Maintained an updated quality assurance register
Reviewed the University s

NC

Chief Operations Manager

NSHURE TRADING COMPANY

May 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Successfully streamlined operational processes, reducing processing time by 25% and lowering operational costs by 15%.
Led the development and execution of a 5-year strategic plan, achieving a 20% growth in market share.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by 40% through improved feedback mechanisms and faster response times.
Managed key stakeholder relationships, securing a 15% increase in funding for

IU

Research Assistant Lecturer

Ibanda University

May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)

Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student centered learning.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and course works (presentation & online teaching).
Supervised and guided students throughout their re

BC

Business Development Manager

BLICK CONSULTANCY

Nov 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 6 months)

1. Established and nurtured strategic partnerships, increasing client acquisition by 25%.
2. Successfully led market expansion into three new regions, driving a 30% growth in revenue.
3. Developed and maintained long-term client relationships, achieving an 85% retention rate.
4. Implemented a sales strategy that boosted annual sales by 40% within two years.
5. Spearheaded new service development,

FL

Research Consultant

Flourish Consultancy Limited

Mar 2019 - Mar 2022 (3 years)

1. Assisted in conducting market research to support client business strategies.
2. Collaborated on developing tailored solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.
3. Supported senior consultants in project management tasks, ensuring timely deliverables.
4. Contributed to client presentations and reports with clear data analysis.
5. Participated in client meetings to gather requirements and pr

AU

Graduate Intern

Airtel Uganda

May 2015 - May 2017 (2 years)

Team leader
customer sales representative team

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KU

Kabale University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration and Management

2024 - 2027

Candidate

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Makerere University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic management

2017 - 2019

First time award

Makerere University logoMU

Makerere University

Bachelor's of Human Resource Management, Business Administration

2012 - 2015

first time award

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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