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Karekezi Parfaite IKIREZI

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Highly skilled and versatile professional with a solid background in business management and computing science, combining expertise in sales, marketing, customer service, and managerial roles. With a passion for technology and programming languages, bringing a unique blend of technical knowledge and business acumen to drive organizational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Sales and Customer Support

Ottawa Boat Cruise
01.2021 - Current
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Digital Marketing Intern

Global Commerce Media(GCM)
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
  • Prepared weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of marketing campaigns.
  • Assisted marketing coordinators and graphic designers with website copywriting and proofing.
  • Prepared persuasive sales and marketing presentation materials to engage clients.

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
  • Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
  • Among many more

Assistant

TM auditors & consulting ltd
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.

Intern, Customer services and receptionist

GICUMBI SUPPLIERS
12.2016 - 11.2019
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, updated client records and coordinated with suppliers.
  • Aided with forecast and spending analysis, inventory control, project management, or developing cost-saving measures

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Computing Science

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
07.2024

Skills

  • User-friendly of Internet
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint
  • Programming languages (C, Python, HTML/CSS, and JAVA)
  • Financial and managerial accounting
  • Interpersonal Relationship Building
  • Market Analysis
  • Marketing
  • Preparations of offers and presentations

Accomplishments

  • Team member of Afro-cycle, a startup that competed at Hult Prize 2023 New York Summit
  • Successfully completed a Business Plan Development topic in Harvard ManageMentor.

Timeline

Digital Marketing Intern

Global Commerce Media(GCM)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
08.2021 - 05.2022

Manager, Sales and Customer Support

Ottawa Boat Cruise
01.2021 - Current

Assistant

TM auditors & consulting ltd
12.2019 - 07.2020

Intern, Customer services and receptionist

GICUMBI SUPPLIERS
12.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Computing Science

University of Alberta
Karekezi Parfaite IKIREZI