
Maria
Business Development and Marketing Strategist
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Arbeitserfahrung
Co-Founder and Strategic Partnerships
Rima Gateway • Selbstständig
Mar 2026 - Present • 8 mos
Lead commercial strategy, international business development and strategic partnerships connecting African businesses with global markets. Develop market-entry strategies, commercial proposals and partnership opportunities across agriculture, logistics and technology. Manage stakeholder relationships, business negotiations and cross-border growth initiatives.
Digital Marketing & Brand Consultant
Harare Plumbers • Teilzeit
Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 10 mos
Manage digital marketing, brand visibility and online communications for an established plumbing services business. Develop website content, SEO strategies, Google Business Profile updates and social media campaigns to strengthen local search visibility, customer engagement and brand credibility.
Chief Executive Officer
Silverback Events Management • Vollzeit
Mar 2024 - Feb 2026 • 1 yr 11 mos
Founded and developed Silverback Events Management (SEM) from the ground up, establishing an adventure tourism and events management business in Rwanda. Led business strategy, brand development, marketing, partnerships and event conceptualisation, creating unique tourism experiences designed to promote Rwanda as an adventure destination. Developed and promoted a motorcycle tourism event endorsed by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), demonstrating the ability to build commercially attractive concepts, secure institutional recognition and position events within Rwanda's growing tourism industry. Key expertise: Business Development, Brand Strategy, Adventure Tourism, Event Management, Strategic Partnerships and Destination Marketing.