Christian MAKOMBO

Delivers professional French/Lingala interpreting and translation services for corporate and institutional clients on a contract basis, managing client scheduling and deliverables independently.

Delivers certified consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in French and Lingala for federal immigration court proceedings, maintaining strict accuracy and impartiality in high-stakes legal settings.

Provides on-demand consecutive interpreting for hospitals, banks, and other institutions, enabling clear communication in time-sensitive medical and financial contexts.

Built and managed an independent translation and interpretation services company, overseeing client relations, project delivery, and day-to-day business operations.

Managed embassy social media channels and supported media relations while covering for the permanent Communication Officer on maternity leave.

Led overall communications strategy for a public-sector leadership development program, executing the communication plan and directing social media, marketing, and publications.

Organized the World Bank's exhibition stands at the Francophonie Summit of Heads of State in Kinshasa, managing media relations, marketing, public relations, and social media coverage.

Completed a certificate in Project Management, covering project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.

Earned a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, focusing on program assessment and impact measurement.

Completed a certificate in Social Media Marketing, covering social media strategy and campaign execution.

Earned a certificate in Public Relations, focusing on media relations and communication strategies.

Completed a certificate in Entrepreneurship, covering business development and entrepreneurial skills.

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Public Relations, gaining foundational knowledge in marketing strategies and public relations principles.