I am a competent individual with a strong desire to succeed and contribute to the success of others. Respectful, hardworking, and punctual, I currently hold a versatile and dynamic position in the food and beverage, hospitality, construction, logistics, and other manual trades sectors. I speak French, English, and other languages.
Charles Karekezi
@charleskarekezi
Entrepreneurial commercial horticulturist and audiovisual professional focused on practical impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a competent individual with a strong desire to succeed and contribute to the success of others. Respectful, hardworking, and punctual, I currently hold a versatile and dynamic position in the food and beverage, hospitality, construction, logistics, and other manual trades sectors. I speak French, English, and other languages.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Packing Operator / Warehouse Worker
Nyagahinga Potato Collection Center
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Performed produce preparation, packing, cleaning and storage area preparation for potato collection operations, supporting supply chain and quality control processes. Improved storage readiness and assisted in construction and cleaning tasks.
Commercial Horticulturist
Villa Guest Hotel
Jan 2009 - Jan 2016 (7 years)
Managed horticulture operations including planting, watering, harvesting and seed handling, improving produce handling and post-harvest storage practices. Conducted study trips and applied commercial horticulture techniques across regional sites.
Photographer / Cameraman
Self Employed
Jan 2001 - Jan 2009 (8 years)
Provided professional camerawork and photography services for events and clients, leveraging audiovisual and ICT certification to deliver high-quality visual media. Built client relationships and managed end-to-end media production.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nyagahinga Potato Collection Center
Professional Training Certificate, Agriculture and Development
2020 - 2025
Completed multiple vocational trainings including produce storage preparation, packing operations, construction help, and cleaning services at Nyagahinga Potato Collection Center.
Unspecified Business Growth Programme
Certificate of Advance, Business Growth
2023 - 2024
Completed an advanced business growth programme during 2023–2024.
Unspecified Marketing Communication Programme
Certificate, Marketing Communication
2023 - 2023
Completed a marketing communication certificate programme in 2023.
Musanze Farm Groups
Professional Training Certificate, Commercial Horticulture
2009 - 2016
Undertook training and practical work in commercial horticulture, seed knowledge, watering, planting, harvesting, and reforestation with Musanze Farm Groups.
Unspecified Professional ICT and Audio Visual Training
Certificate of ICT and Audio Visual, ICT and Audio Visual
2001 - 2009
Completed certificate-level training in ICT and audio visual techniques and professional camerawork and photography.
Secondary School (Commerce and Accounting)
Secondary School Diploma, Commerce and Accounting
1995 - 2001
Completed secondary education with an option in Commerce and Accounting and received a Secondary School Diploma.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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