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Lea Umurerwa

Associate Recruiting Partner at Zipline

Lea Umurerwa has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Lea'smost recent position was as an Associate Recruiting Partner at Zipline, where they have been working since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at the same company starting from October 2021. Lea also has experience working as a Drone Maintenance Technician, Air Traffic Controller, and Flight Operator at Zipline, all starting in 2020.

Before joining Zipline, Lea worked as a Student Recruitment Intern at The African Leadership University from February 2017 to July 2019. Lea also had a role as a Community and Events Intern at ALX from September to December 2018.

In 2016, Lea gained experience as a Digital Marketing/Technical Department Intern at Tigo Rwanda, where they were responsible for designing and leading online marketing campaigns, managing social media accounts, and monitoring internet performance.

Lea's earliest work experience dates back to 2015 when they worked as a Kepler Greeter at Kepler.

Overall, Lea's work experience demonstrates their versatility and adaptability across different roles and industries.

Lea Umurerwa has a diverse educational background. Lea obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Power System Engineering from both The African Leadership University (2016-2020) and Glasgow Caledonian University (2016-2020). Prior to pursuing engineering, they attended Kepler in partnership with College for America at Southern New Hampshire University from 2014 to 2015, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a Concentration in Business. Additionally, Lea has acquired additional certifications, including an OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health course from the US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA in November 2020 and a Debating Certificate from Marry Hill Girls' Secondary School Nyagatare.

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Timeline

  • Associate Recruiting Partner

    February, 2023 - present

  • Recruiting Coordinator

    October, 2021

  • Drone Maintenance Technician

    October, 2020

  • Air Traffic Controller

    July, 2020

  • Flight Operator

    March, 2020