Marie Colombe Ineza Email & Phone Number

Montreal, QC, CA

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

• Vuga Neza LTD is a women-owned Kinyarwanda language Institute based in Kigali. I have co founded Vuga Neza in order to bridge the language gap that is critical to foreigners interested in the development of Rwanda.
• Promote Rwandan language and facilitate communication between locals and expatriates living in Rwanda
• Creating and developing Kinyarwanda teaching materials.
• Hold Kinyarwanda classes to expatriates, diplomats, and diaspora online and in class.
• Translate documents, research papers, and audios that are in English and Kinyarwanda

United States

• I was a Business Development and Investment Analyst with ASER Capital LLC, a U.S based global impact investing consultancy with focus regions in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. ASER Capital focuses on social and.
• Managing operations, planning, and representing ASER Capital in regional activities and events.
• Developing a pipeline of high potential innovative businesses in Rwanda and performing comprehensive and in-depth company, country, and industry research and analysis to evaluate potential investments.
• Providing research and advisory support on regional challenges and opportunities.
• Client management, including completing site visits, performing due diligence, building data rooms, obtaining necessary support documents, and managing communications.
• Building and managing relationships, partnerships, and alliances with industry stakeholders, including the private sector and government officials.

United States

• I was a Country Analyst and Public Relations at Catalytique Foundation. A high-impact platform that provides mentoring, networking, training, and much needed funding to small businesses that support women, youth and.
• Work with George Washington University MBA students to provide business management training to SMEs in Rwanda.
• Publish reports about all the program performance in Rwanda.
• Work with mentors to customize one-on-one confidential programs to help SMEs meet specific business needs.
• Work with partners to provide networking events and venues for participating SMEs to meet industry leaders and share best practices.

• In my l role as Talent Acquisition Manager at HighViewTech Group, a leading tech company based in Kigali, Rwanda, I orchestrated strategic initiatives to drive business growth while ensuring top-tier talent acquisition.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to comprehensively understand staffing needs and crafted job descriptions that attracted top-tier candidates.
• Leveraged various channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals, to source and engage with potential candidates effectively.
• Reviewed resumes, conducted initial screens, and assessed candidates' qualifications and cultural fit to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinated and conducted interviews, both in-person and virtually, providing a positive and informative experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensured candidates had a smooth and positive experience from initial contact through the offer stage, contributing to a favorable employer brand reputation.

• Generated new business opportunities by proactively identifying and cultivating leads to expand the client base.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Presented and promoted the company's services, effectively showcasing offerings and demonstrating how they aligned with client objectives and market demands.
• Skillfully negotiated terms and conditions to secure mutually beneficial agreements, ensuring favorable outcomes for both clients and the company.
• Provided valuable market insights and feedback to internal teams, contributing to continuous improvement efforts and exceeding sales targets.
• Upheld strict deadlines for client deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery.

Ninyampinya is Rwanda's first youth brand that helps an entire generation of girls to make choices and be confident. I established NiNyampinga clubs, distributed NiNyampinga magazines, and ran all NiNyampinga workshops in Musanze district(Rwanda).

• Kasha is an e-commerce shop that sells and delivers women's health and personal care products.
• Responsible for order processing, packaging, invoicing, and shipping of packaged orders
• Assisted in updating supply chain records, Woo Commerce, and other related reports
• Assisted in market pricing surveys as needed
• Assisted in tracing and contacting local suppliers’ in Kigali
• Ensured that the stock status on Woocommerce is up-to-date

Prepared and published weekly newslettersDevised and coordinated photo opportunitiesOrganized events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press toursOrganized ceremoniesManaged organization's reputation with the public in generalVisitor’s book and suggestions box management

Graduate Diploma In Community Economic Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor Of Arts In Communications, Concentration In Business

It is located in Manchester, New Hampshire

Associate Degree, Associate Of Arts In General Studies With Business Concentration