Victor Sakonda

Early-career professional with a background in psychology, behavioural research, and organisational dynamics, interested in how people function in teams, workplaces, and complex organisations

Sales assistant at Footlocker (2025-05 – Present)

• Delivered high-touch customer service to daily shoppers from diverse backgrounds in fast-paced retail.
• Collaborated with teammates to exceed monthly sales targets through strategic product recommendations and visual merchandising, adapting communication styles to individual needs.
• Managed inventory and restocking under tight deadlines, demonstrating organisational skills and resilience in a high-pressure environment

Research Intern at University of Twente (2025-04 – 2025-06)

• Conducted a literature review on restorative practices in online gaming and digital conflict resolution.
• Synthesised academic research on online abuse (racism, sexism, homophobia) and conflict dynamics in digital spaces
• Identified key research gaps and contributed to the development of restorative justice frameworks for virtual environments
• Co-authored a manuscript currently under peer review

Freelance Content Creator at Amnesty International Zimbabwe (2024-09 – 2024-09)

• Created social media posts, graphics, and videos for human rights education campaign
• Communicated key human rights themes to public audiences in accessible formats

Co-Founder and Chairperson: Anti-Racism Collective at University College Roosevelt (2022-01 – 2023-09)

• Founded and chaired the university's first student-led Anti-Racism Collective, building an organisation focused on antiracist education and policy change.
• Organised workshops, speaker events, and campaigns that reached various students and faculty, raising awareness of systemic racism and intersectional justice.
• Advocated for institutional change, laying groundwork for campus-wide DEI initiatives

Student Representative: DEI Committee at University College Roosevelt (2022-09 – 2022-12)

• Founded and represented student voice on university DEI Committee, mediating between 100+ students, staff, and administration to implement anti-racist policies.
• Led faculty recruitment efforts that resulted in hiring 2 POC professors (including Sociology).
• Facilitated training programs and policy development, institutionalising inclusive practices across academic departments.

Msc Psychology of Conflict, Risk and Safety in Psychology – University of Twente (2025-02 – 2026-01)

BA Liberal Arts and Sciences in Arts and humanities – University College Roosevelt (2020-09 – 2023-06)