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Christian Niyonkuru

Ontario, CANADA

Tel :416-***-****

adsuey@r.postjobfree.com

Passionate Entrepreneur, consultant, trainer and has participated in founding or co-founding a number of enterprises including Global Link, a company that helps entrepreneurs optimize their full potential from 1st contact to the realization of their dream projects.

He has worked with top international brands including Laurentian Bank of Canada in the Investment lending and administration department as well as other internationally recognized organizations and businesses like Advance Consulting, an international firm which provides business advisory services and facilitates grants and loans globally.

Bilingual French & English, with a bachelor's degree in socio-economic management of companies and organizations and professional specialization in entrepreneurship, leadership, banking, and project management, has practical experience in supporting the entrepreneur from project ideation, business plan development to the financing and growth of the business

10+ years of high and international experience in executive leadership, project management, general contracting, Marketing, sales, startups/entrepreneurship,

Has motivated and influenced many entrepreneurs who today lead growing and or emerging companies in various sectors.

Courageous, passionate about entrepreneurship, creative and enthusiastic, who is determined to give entrepreneurs the means they need to achieve their goals and achieve their dreams of social and/or economic entrepreneurship.

Huge experience in startup/project development coaching -business plan design - feasibility study -market study- financial projection-investors pitch deck for presentation -valuation of the business-business transformation

Experience, working in fast paced environments, in a growth business development, marketing, or startup background, community organizing programs, NGOs, strategy consulting or investment firms.

Demonstrated experience owning large projects and senior responsibility at an organization with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a drive to serve communities around the globe working with various cultures and can help start up business to life.

Understanding of the regulatory landscapes, risks safety control, anti fraud, money laundering and anti-terrorism compliance) in various markets industries in Canada to meet obligations and obtain approvals directly or through partnerships with financial institutions,

CAREER SUMMARY

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: Full time

Red Cross/Canada: Bilingual Grants Officer 2022

https://www.redcross.ca : The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world.

SERVICES:

Support the Senior Director, Granting Manager with grant applicants in both official languages (French and English) including finalization of project, contract, budget, and reporting requirements

Responsible for documenting interactions (case notes) with grant applicants

Supports the implementation of project monitoring plans; adherence to reporting requirements; and coordinating input from subject matter experts into project monitoring,

Processes requests for payment or invoices for submission to Grants Administration, ensuring that all required documentation and approvals are in place, and supports the tracking of finances for approved grants,

Monitor financial disbursements, payment schedules and funding allocations for the assigned project/s in coordination with Finance

Inputs into strong monitoring and reporting on the current project, by providing analysis and project data, as directed

Where appropriate, actively participates in coordination meetings, internal and external, that support the implementation of the Granting Project,

Granting Projects

Other duties as assigned

Laurentian Bank of Canada (LBC): Bilingual Credit Administration Officer/Investment Lending Nov 2021- 2022

https://www.lbcfg.ca; Laurentian Bank of Canada

Administered and processed product specific financial or non-financial transactions, according to Laurentian Bank Dealer Services and Laurentian Bank's standards, policies, and procedures.

Participated in department meetings and contributes to the planning process of achieving departmental and personal goals, as well as communicates any problems or concerns. º Submits recommendations to improve work processes to direct manager.

Kept abreast of legislation, policies, and procedures, which relate to products and services.

Rateshop (CANADA-Mortgage Agent) CANADA: Mortgage Advisor Jully 2020-Sep2021

https://www.rateshop.ca is comparison platforms where you can shop and apply for any financial product you need - mortgages, insurance, credit cards, bank accounts, and investments - all from one website.

Met with potential applicants and buyers to determine each client’s specific lending or refinance needs

Educated clients on various loan products, funding sources, buying or refinance process, and lending guidelines

Built referral relationships with real estate professionals and relationships with mortgage lenders/ mortgage bankers, maintain current lending rate sheets, and stay up to date on current mortgage industry trends.

Analyzed customer’s income, assets, investments, and debt related information and advised customers on financial products to meet their needs.

Canpar Express (CANADA- Transborder delivery across Canada and Worldwide): Bilingual CSR (Permanent Job) Sep2020-Nov2021

https://www.canpar.com; is a cost-effective shipping and delivery solutions across Canada with over 800 locations, and transborder markets to the US, and more than 215 countries worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Organized cost-effective shipping and delivery solutions across Canada and transborder locations to the U.S and more than 215 countries worldwide.

Built trust-based relationships with communities across Canada and with global communities including diaspora communities through online and live chat communications.

Advance Consulting/Europe (Africa), (Senior Co-Associate Business Development Consultant); Oct2012-Oct2015

https://www.advanceconsulting.nl ; Advance consulting is an international company that provides advisory and consulting services, facilitate grants and loans to the world with focus on developing countries. Advance Consulting connects the private sector, NGOs and Governments to the world of impact financing to achieve financial, social and environmental returns that are tangible, sustainable and scalable with Grants, loans and equity.

Responsibilities:

Developed marketing and sales strategies to and assisted companies within Africa for access financing (concessional loans, Grants and social equity intended to create positive impact beyond financial return.

Worked with International financing programs Advance Consulting’s partners like Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and non-governmental finance organizations (DTIF: Dutch Trade and Investments Fund; DGGF: Dutch Good Growth Fund, BIO loans: Belgian Investment Company, FINNFUND, NORFUND, Swedfund, FMO Bank, USAID,

Contributed to the development of entrepreneurs and businesses (SMEs) including start-ups to angels’ investors, VCs, grants, and loans providers.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: Part Time

Community Network-International /Canada: Growth, Fundraising, and partnerships Manager Sep 2020-Current

https://conet-international.org; Conet's mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build safe, productive and secure communities through various areas such as health, agriculture, financial inclusion and education.

Responsibilities:

Created contacts and fundraising strategy to drive organization income from multiple income streams.

Developed new funding opportunities with individuals, foundations, and corporations across the globe.

Established and refined and grow the individual giving program.

Developed strong research and identified funding opportunities in America and worldwide, craft compelling propositions and proposals for donors and ensure quality and timely report back on gifts made.

Actively researched and established fundraising plans and strategies from bigger fundraising data base worldwide

Organized networks and helped the organization to position and raise awareness and role among similar organizations, donors, and other stakeholders by participating in sector networks and representing the organization at events.

Contributed to the organization’s general management by maintaining accurate records, including fundraising databases for income recording and earmarking, ensure legal and ethical compliance, manage the organization s budget and administrative requirements with service providers.

Work within the organization giving, antifraud, anti-money laundering due diligence policies and GDPR policies and processes.

Global Link Plan /Canada : Entrepreneurial Development Manager Ap 2019-Current

https://www.globalinkplan.com; Global Link Plan professional provides creative start-up consulting and business planning services to entrepreneurs and businesses across the globe. Our approach is based on global best practice standards of quality and excellence that are followed across the globe.

Responsibilities:

Identified and recommended entrepreneurial training as required to clients

Assisted clients in the refinement of business ideas through research and assisted with access to funding resources (Government, Private sector, foundations, charities, and other funding organizations)

Developed business plans, from ideation to execution

Advised potential clients on the funding requirements corresponding to their needs

Evaluated, recommended/rejected, processed, prepared, and presented loan applications and undertake credit investigations as required

Ensured credit policies and procedures are followed according to established guidelines and applicable legislation

Managed ongoing performance and provided counseling, coaching or continuing advice to clients as required

Prepared, maintained periodic reports like monthly and/or quarterly financial progress reports outlining status of current client base

Developed business relations with strategic partners (e.g., banks, government agencies, etc.)

SOPECO (Super Wholesale Telecom dealerships of 5 MNO Africa) Country Manager Nov2011-May2015

(Econet Wireless, Viettel, Smart East Africa, Onatel)

Responsibilities: These are MNO companies with high volumes of mobile money and money transfer, wholesale dealership for providing wholesale and retail services to individual customers and businesses.

Responsibilities:

Implemented the business strategies, sales, processes, and controls for managing day to day operations in compliance with board’s directives, regulations, and internal rules.

Understood the regulatory including, policies, procedures and risks of compliance and work closely with compliance team to meet obligations as set by regulation in the specified industry,

Managed and coordinated internal and external partners including Mobile Network Operators and commercial Banks as well as sales customers as company’s business partners on commercial partnerships negotiation, contracts management and results performance based.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Charity and philanthropic programs, startups, entrepreneurship, and small and medium enterprises programs (Fundraising, Business plans, marketing, sales, Projects proposals, Business Plans-Business Management and sales-Taxation and Business financials analysis-Investments, Business Valuation-Projects financing solution-strategic sales-entrepreneurship-creativity-Innovation-Regulatory compliance and risk management.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENCE

Canada: Certified of the Investments Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) Program) 2021

Canada: Mortgage Agent Licence (Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada INc. ) 2020 Certificate/License Ongoing LLQP: LLQP (Life Insurance, segregated Funds, Taxation …) French Version Book: Title: “The Contribution of Entrepreneurship on poverty and Employments creation” 2016

Advancing Leadership Skills: Singapore, Certificate 2007 License : Driver’s License : G Category/Ontario Canada 2019 Bachelor Degree in Socio-Economic Management of Enterprises & Organizations 2002-2006

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

OTHER KNOWEDGE

Proficient with Microsoft word, Excel, PPT, spreadsheets, Skype and Zoom tools for distant screen sharing and presentation, etc.

Ability to conduct presentation, interviews, negotiations with business owners, executives, buyers etc on social media (WhatsApp, Skype, zoom, facebook, messenger…) on phone, email and in person.

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