Aaliyah Sekatawa

Rockstone Management Company an investment holding and management services company with diversified investments across key growth sectors of the economy. Primarily operating in the agriculture and agribusiness services, real estate, technology and media industries.

Improved client operational efficiencies through business process reviews of over 20 clients Reduced client expenditures through automation and process re-engineering techniques Established rapport and trust to enhance the levels of transparency thus increasing the accuracy of results throughout the transformation and recommendation processes Conducted diagnostics through surveys, analyzed and assembled qualitative and quantitative results to create digestible data-driven reports that appealed to an array of clientele Organized client events including an 800 participant blockchain conference with $100,000 sponsorship Manage consultants and agencies contracted for client projects and events Initiated and developed strategic partnerships to expand the client base and revenue generation

Imagine Design Build is an architectural design and development management firm in Uganda. I led the project designed to create a high-performance culture at IDB. We conducted and Organisational Health Assessment and Business Process Review to improve efficiencies within the organisation. Based on our finding we implemented relevant recommendations that included a High-Performance Culture Training for staff.

Part of the Project team that organized the largest Blockchain conference in Africa. I led key initiatives including the Pitch Competition that attracted more and 100 submissions. Blockchain Association Of Uganda is a place where passionate and talented professionals and experts put forth their skills and competencies to serve the needs of the Blockchain ecosystem in Africa. We foster knowledge sharing by connecting people and companies and organizing events and conferences with the same scope.

Organise, promote and facilitated events to increase impact in national content investments in Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector. Find innovative ways to finance growth in Uganda national content areas, curbing illicit financial flows, and liaising with development partners and government offices. Consult, research, fundraising and organise workshops and events for members including assisting with the liaison and development of strategic partnerships for association members Preparing proposals for upcoming projects Monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects and maintaining relationships with donors. Secretariat Management

Supported the review of the role and practice of change management in organizational reforms across the United Nations system Supported the Join Inspection Unit Chair in the development of the 2020-2021 strategic framework Advised on the 2020 Joint Inspection Unit review of Blockchain applications in the UN system Assisted in deep-dive interviews and focus groups with multiple UN staff of different ranks, consultancy firms, and third-party service providers Cross-examined documentation on reforms, with the results and supplementary data provided Annotated documentation identifying patterns and outliers through case studies on every UN agency Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data of 60 UN reforms within a robust methodology framework Led project tracking, planning, scheduling, and structuring through a combination of Nvivo and Excel Authored a significant chapter in the UN review and created all document infographics Developed logic and analytical frameworks to address key issues for the strategic framework

Generated new business opportunities by managing demand generation campaigns Led account management and segmentation planning for over 20 clients Collaborated across business functions to provide support to the CEO and MD and coordinate projects Supported the Head of Business Development in the development and execution of sales strategies Managed all delegate sales for annual conference in South Africa with over 300 attendants Initiated African partnerships through consultative proposals and contracts for new business Led the development and presentation of business reporting including quarterly and annual reports Implemented sales, client relationship management, and pipeline management software (Pipedrive) Trained all departments in the use of Pipedrive and was a point of contact for all queries Delivered the annual survey on company perception

Contributed to 20% of all new business engagements Supported the Head of Business Development develop and execute business development strategies Worked across business functions to coordinate projects and deliverables Leveraged market research for proposals and contract negotiations Ensured financial due diligence and compliance processes were followed Managed key partnerships including clients, accounts, and suppliers Assisted with project management Created and implemented an Internship program

Managed housing for up to 200 students by providing all necessary support at the physical residence Created and implemented an automated reporting and maintenance requisition system Supervised inventory of housing equipment, including placing and receiving of orders Liaised with key stakeholders including housing office, maintenance staff, students, and security Organised bi-monthly events for all housing students and quarterly university-wide events Provided financial reports and accountability for expenditure and managed a monthly budget Led the orientation of all incoming students including international nonresidents

Represented the Africa Technology Development Link in the 27th Session of the Human Rights Council Provided technological solutions to delegates that were unable to attend ITU meetings Prearranged to meetings all required software for event participation Recorded, edited and produced reports from all meetings that I moderated Liaised between physical meeting and remote attendees adjusting all requirements including sounds and visuals when necessary Represent virtual attendees including speaking and responding on their behalf

Supported diplomatic meetings, negotiations and created follow up documents and reports Represented the Ministry at events seminars and meetings when necessary Assisted students with international visa applications, drafting and certifying of official documentation Authored sponsorship and nomination letters and diplomatic notes for scholarship applicants Created, implemented and updated an applicant tracker system for the Asia- Pacific

International Relations, Emphasis International Economics. Minor Management