Ernesto Ugeziwe
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Manager
Madaraka Festival
Seattle, WA
01.2024 - Current
- In my role as the Country Manager for the Madaraka Festivals, I coordinated efforts to bring this celebrated pan-African music and arts event to the US, fostering collaboration between artists and creatives from across the country. We produced shows in ten different US cities.
- Developed and implemented country-specific strategies to increase market share.
- Monitored competitor activities, identified opportunities for growth and developed plans to capitalize on them.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the country office, including budgeting, forecasting, and staffing decisions.
CEO/Founder
AfroHub Music Ent
Tempe, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.
Producer and Presenter
BBG/Voice of America
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated and scheduled weekly radio shows with guests.
- Researched topics for on-air conversations and developed content ideas.
- Developed and maintained relationships with station personnel, advertisers, and the public.
- Created promotional materials to increase audience engagement.
Radio & TV Presenter
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency
Kigali, Rwanda
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Prepared scripts for live shows and studio recordings, adhering to network regulations.
- Assisted with promotional activities such as attending press conferences or interviews.
- Collaborated with producers to select music or sound effects that enhance the show's content.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by Executive Producer or Network Manager.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Industry Essentials Course
NYU/ Clive Davis
New York, NY02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kigali Independent University
Rwanda03-2014
Skills
- Operational planning
- Event Planning
- Performance Management
- Social Media Management
- Event calendar management
- Media and communication
Certification
- Best TV presenter of the year 2014/2015 on Rwanda National Television
Languages
English
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Professional
Kinyarwanda
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Internship at Detroit institute of Arts, Gallery manager (2016)
- Media and Communication manager at East African Promoters (2013 - 2016)
Timeline
Country Manager
Madaraka Festival
01.2024 - Current
CEO/Founder
AfroHub Music Ent
01.2023 - Current
Producer and Presenter
BBG/Voice of America
05.2017 - 05.2019
Radio & TV Presenter
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency
01.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Music Industry Essentials Course
NYU/ Clive Davis
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kigali Independent University