JOSÉMARIA КАНАМВА

Business Development & Project Management Professional

DR. Congo, CD.

About

Dynamic Business Development and Project Management professional with 4+ years of experience driving growth and leading complex initiatives across African and international markets. Proven ability to identify opportunities, cultivate strategic partnerships, and deliver impactful projects, leveraging expertise in client relationship management, sales, and market research. Successfully secured significant funding and enhanced customer engagement in both startup and established environments, with a strong interest in fintech.

Work

CECFOR

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Project Manager

DR. Congo, , Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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Summary

Managed the full project lifecycle for health and resource mobilization initiatives across international markets, ensuring deliverables and securing significant funding.

Highlights

Orchestrated end-to-end project lifecycle management, from research and design to implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, consistently achieving project deliverables and objectives.

Monitored and guided a health project reaching over 5,000 women by coordinating implementation, tracking progress, and ensuring successful achievement of key deliverables.

Secured over £43,000 in funding by developing compelling project proposals and decks that effectively communicated project impact to potential donors and partners.

Cultivated and managed robust relationships with international donors and partners across Germany, Spain, France, the United States, and the Netherlands, ensuring timely project updates and adherence to requirements.

Pamoja Lab

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Founder

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Summary

Led the establishment and growth of an online community focused on the Congolese startup ecosystem, fostering entrepreneurship and knowledge sharing.

Highlights

Built and expanded an online community, sharing insights and practical advice on the Congolese startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Orchestrated a successful webinar featuring the Dean of Strathmore University and 20 Congolese entrepreneurs, attracting a diverse audience.

Trained 25 members on startup ideation and delivered a compelling talk to over 40 students on startup communities, enhancing entrepreneurial skills and awareness.

Altech Group

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Customer Acquisition and Marketing Associate

DR. Congo, , Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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Summary

Drove customer acquisition and marketing initiatives, significantly enhancing product awareness and generating strategic partnership opportunities.

Highlights

Boosted customer acquisition and satisfaction by 25% through the development of the company's inaugural customer persona and data-driven refinement of acquisition strategies.

Increased product awareness and engagement by 30% by launching the company's first WhatsApp marketing channel and creating customer-focused content.

Identified and secured 4 partnership opportunities by proactively assessing prospect needs, crafting compelling value propositions, and presenting product benefits.

Researched market trends and conducted cold outreach to identify 3 potential strategic partnerships during the company's website development phase, developing comprehensive project plans.

Strathmore University

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Administration Assistant

Kenya, , Kenya

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Summary

Enhanced administrative efficiency and student satisfaction through meticulous data management and proactive support.

Highlights

Improved student data management and information sharing by accurately maintaining records for 200+ students within the Academic Management System.

Elevated student satisfaction by 20% through cultivating strong relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders, and providing effective needs-based responses.

Provided essential technical support, training, and troubleshooting for faculty and students, resolving software and hardware issues efficiently.

Mazi Mobility

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Business Development Intern

Kenya, , Kenya

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Summary

Optimized marketing strategy and increased engagement by analyzing market trends and implementing data-driven content initiatives.

Highlights

Enhanced marketing strategy efficiency by 30% by conducting in-depth analysis of African e-mobility trends and translating insights into actionable business recommendations.

Increased social media engagement by over 60% through the development of data-driven content and optimization of customer communication across multiple digital channels.

Grew qualified product demonstrations by 20% by managing a database of over 100 business partner leads and executing targeted outreach campaigns.

Volunteer

Director, Outgoing Global Volunteer Program

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AIESEC Strathmore University

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Directed the Outgoing Global Volunteer Program, fostering international partnerships and facilitating global volunteer experiences.

Highlights

Led the comprehensive Outgoing Global Volunteer Program, ensuring successful participant engagement and program delivery.

Managed and nurtured relationships with over 10 international partners, expanding global opportunities for student volunteers.

Education

Strathmore University

Kenya, , Kenya
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Bachelor of Arts International Studies

Courses

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Business Ethics and Communication

Research Methods

Strathmore University

Kenya, , Kenya
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Diploma Business Information Technology

Courses

Business Organization & Management

Marketing

Business Finance & Economics

Entrepreneurship

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Skills

Business Development

Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Partnerships, Sales, Market Research, Stakeholder Management, Business Opportunities Identification, Value Proposition Development, Lead Management, Cross-functional Team Coordination, Fintech, Startup Ecosystem, Strategic Planning.

Project Management

Project Lifecycle Management, Research and Project Design, Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, Deliverables Management, Resource Mobilization, Project Proposal Development, Grant Writing, International Donor Relations.

Marketing & Customer Acquisition

Customer Acquisition Strategies, Customer Persona Development, Customer Insights, Product Awareness, Engagement Strategies, WhatsApp Marketing, Customer-focused Content, Social Media Engagement, Digital Channels, Market Analysis, Business Recommendations.

Data Management & Administration

Student Data Management, Information Sharing, Academic Management System, Record Keeping, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Support, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Training.

Entrepreneurship & Strategy

Community Building, Startup Ideation, Problem Solving, Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Digital Skills, Strategy Consulting, Revenue Growth.

Languages

French, English, Spanish.

Projects

BCG Introduction to Strategy Consulting - Forage

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Summary

Completed a strategy consulting job simulation involving market analysis, brainstorming, and revenue-growth recommendations for a luxury company.

McKinsey Forward Program

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Summary

Completed a 10-week online program focused on problem-solving, communication, relationship building, adaptability, and digital skills.