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Joel Nshuti Haguma

Kigali

Summary

Results-oriented and dynamic professional with diverse experience in business operations, project management, marketing, and logistics. Currently serving as MICE Sales Officer at the Rwanda Convention Bureau and Founder & Operations Director at AUTOMAX Garage Ltd, where I lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, drive revenue growth, and foster strategic partnerships. I bring a solid foundation in supply chain and logistics, built through roles at Dubai Port World and MAGERWA Ltd, complemented by impactful business development and marketing experience at Bboxx and SPENN. Known for strong communication, analytical thinking, and a collaborative leadership style, I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, adaptability, and customer satisfaction are key to success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Operations Director

AUTOMAX Garage Ltd
04.2024 - Current
  • Focusing on enhancing internal efficiency through process optimization and implementation of streamlined workflows.
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and effective functioning of all garage activities.
  • Spearheading business development and marketing activities to drive growth and expand the company's reach, including identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and implementing marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.

MICE Sales Officer

Rwanda Convention Bureau
05.2025 - Current
  • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in the MICE sector through networking, industry events, and client outreach.
  • Building and nurturing relationships with prospective and existing clients by understanding their needs and offering tailored event solutions.
  • Managing the end-to-end sales process including client proposals, presentations, competitive bidding, and successful deal closure.
  • Promoting additional services and upselling opportunities to maximize event value and client satisfaction.

Retail Supervisor - Bboxx Cook Project

Bboxx Capital Rwanda Ltd
05.2022 - Current
  • Managing and overseeing the project's staff members and general operations.
  • Meeting financial goals by initiating corrective actions in preparing monthly budgets, formulating pricing policies, and scheduling expenditures.
  • Investigating market trends, monitoring LPG competitors, and implementing service improvements that would appeal to customers.
  • Managing the project's logistics and inventory.

Project Officer

Bboxx Capital Rwanda Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Planning and executing the Business & Marketing Plan for the Bboxx Cook project.
  • Collating budget and expenditure data, contracts, timesheets, and reports for the Bboxx Cook project.
  • Understanding the concept of improving customer education to reduce future defaulters for Solar.
  • Re-structuring marketing communication to educate the market about our products and services for Solar.

Business Development Representative

SPENN
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Qualifying leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities.
  • Contacting potential clients through cold calls and emails.
  • Presenting our company to potential clients (businesses).

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Dubai Port World
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Executing tally clerical functions to the accounts and sales department.
  • Checking, verifying, and tallying the correctness of merchandise against invoice documents.

Event Logistics Coordinator

Rwanda Events Group Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw the logistical components of the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) 2019 conference, including equipment acquisition, technical support, and logistical and programmatic support for all parts of the conference.

Supply Chain Assistant (Intern)

MAGERWA Ltd
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Received items from warehouses and documented each item’s arrival.
  • Requested additional supplies to keep the shelves stocked.
  • Tracked receipt, storage, and issuance of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Assistant Manager

DUO Corporation
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Created and delivered sales and financial reports on a predetermined schedule.
  • Prepared reports of bulldozers and earth-moving equipment used and monitored the mileage usage of machines hired by the Duo construction company.
  • Assisted the General Manager with the procurement of necessary materials and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
12.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Marketing
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kinyarwanda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

MICE Sales Officer

Rwanda Convention Bureau
05.2025 - Current

Founder & Operations Director

AUTOMAX Garage Ltd
04.2024 - Current

Retail Supervisor - Bboxx Cook Project

Bboxx Capital Rwanda Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Project Officer

Bboxx Capital Rwanda Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022

Business Development Representative

SPENN
12.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Dubai Port World
04.2020 - 04.2021

Event Logistics Coordinator

Rwanda Events Group Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2020

Supply Chain Assistant (Intern)

MAGERWA Ltd
01.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant Manager

DUO Corporation
12.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Southern New Hampshire University

References

Aimé Stéphane, Igirubuntu, igirubuntuaimestephane@gmail.com, +250796165446, AUTOMAX Garage Ltd

James Hakizimana, jameshakizimana7@gmail.com, +250781734302, DP World Kigali
Patricien Simbi, patricien.simbi@magerwa.org, +250788141114, MAGERWA Ltd

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