I am a First Class Honors International Business graduate with a passion for transforming authentic digital storytelling into measurable results. Since 2023, I have developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies, successfully rebuilding and scaling a personal brand to over 12K engaged followers and 5M+ organic reach within six months. My experience spans content creation, AI automation, and data-driven engagement optimization across diverse platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. I also have solid experience in project management and stakeholder coordination, securing significant grant funding for non-profit initiatives. Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, I bring a strategic yet creative approach to digital marketing and community management, continually leveraging AI tools to innovate and scale engagement efforts globally.

Nathalie Nikuze

I am a First Class Honors International Business graduate with a passion for transforming authentic digital storytelling into measurable results. Since 2023, I have developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies, successfully rebuilding and scaling a personal brand to over 12K engaged followers and 5M+ organic reach within six months. My experience spans content creation, AI automation, and data-driven engagement optimization across diverse platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. I also have solid experience in project management and stakeholder coordination, securing significant grant funding for non-profit initiatives. Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, I bring a strategic yet creative approach to digital marketing and community management, continually leveraging AI tools to innovate and scale engagement efforts globally.

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I am a First Class Honors International Business graduate with a passion for transforming authentic digital storytelling into measurable results. Since 2023, I have developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies, successfully rebuilding and scaling a personal brand to over 12K engaged followers and 5M+ organic reach within six months. My experience spans content creation, AI automation, and data-driven engagement optimization across diverse platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

I also have solid experience in project management and stakeholder coordination, securing significant grant funding for non-profit initiatives. Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, I bring a strategic yet creative approach to digital marketing and community management, continually leveraging AI tools to innovate and scale engagement efforts globally.

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Language

English
Advanced
Kinyarwanda
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital & Social Media Creator & Strategist at Personal Brand
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy, rebuilding and scaling a personal brand to 12K+ engaged followers and 5M+ organic reach within 6 months after audience retargeting (local to US market). Created dynamic multi-platform content (Reels, carousels, AI-assisted captions) aligned to brand voice, driving high impressions and community retention. Monitored industry trends and performed social listening to inform content creation, optimizing digital engagement and content relevance for a global audience. Implemented AI automation via ManyChat and Beacons AI for 24/7 community management and lead nurturing. Analyzed performance metrics using Instagram/TikTok Analytics, generating insights and adjusting content strategy for up to 4x engagement improvements through data-driven content optimization. Managed social media calendars and scheduling for consistent content delivery across multiple platforms.
Liaison Officer & Project Manager at Tuberwe Tailoring & Handcraft Center
January 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Spearheaded communication, proposal writing, and donor reporting, securing over $26,000 in grants including KOMEZA COVID-19 Recovery & AMI Entrepreneur Award. Demonstrated cross department collaboration by coordinating multi-stakeholder teams and establishing efficient digital tracking/reporting systems under pressure. Developed copy and brand-aligned messaging that met stakeholder expectations.
Freelance Translator & Project Manager (EN ⇄ Kinyarwanda) at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered 430+ content projects (interviews, reports, and scripts), consistently meeting deadlines with high accuracy, underscoring strong content creation and editing skills. Strengthened client relations through exceptional responsiveness, proactive project coordination, and quality monitoring, building competencies in stakeholder collaboration crucial for external partnerships in the travel sector. Managed global translation teams, honing expertise in remote project management, client expectation handling, and establishing structured workflows for content delivery, ensuring consistent quality for a global audience.
Digital & Social Media Creator & Strategist at Personal Brand
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy, scaling the personal brand to 12K+ followers and 5M+ organic reach within six months by retargeting from local to US market. Created multi-platform content including Reels, carousels, and AI-assisted captions aligned with brand voice to drive high impressions and community retention. Monitored trends and performed social listening to optimize digital engagement globally. Implemented AI automation tools such as ManyChat and Beacons AI for 24/7 community management and lead nurturing. Analyzed Instagram and TikTok analytics to improve engagement up to 4x through data-driven content optimization. Managed social media calendars for consistent multi-channel content delivery.
Liaison Officer & Project Manager at Tuberwe Tailoring & Handcraft Center
December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Led communication, proposal writing, and donor reporting, successfully securing over $26,000 in grants including KOMEZA COVID-19 Recovery and AMI Entrepreneur Award. Coordinated multi-stakeholder teams and developed efficient digital tracking and reporting systems under pressure. Crafted brand-aligned messaging to satisfy stakeholder expectations, demonstrating effective cross-department collaboration.
Freelance Translator & Project Manager (EN ⇄ Kinyarwanda) at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered over 430 content translation projects including interviews, reports, and scripts with high accuracy and punctuality. Strengthened client relationships through responsiveness, proactive coordination, and quality monitoring. Managed global translation teams, establishing structured workflows for consistent, quality content delivery to international audiences. Built competencies in stakeholder collaboration relevant to partnerships in the travel sector.

Education

BSc at Mount Kenya University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Advanced Level at Lycée Notre Dame de Citeaux
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Ordinary Level at Groupe Scolaire Notre Dame des Apotres Rwaza
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
BSc at Mount Kenya University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Level at Lycée Notre Dame de Citeaux
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Ordinary Level at Groupe Scolaire Notre Dame des Apotres Rwaza
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Coursera & Google)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Digital Business & Productivity Tools (RICTA & GIZ)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conflict Resolution & Communication (BPN)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Financial Literacy for SMEs (African 118 & Equity bank)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Digital Business & Productivity Tools
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conflict Resolution & Communication
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Financial Literacy for SMEs
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality