Christelle Kayirangwa Gahamanyi

3261-J Walnut Creek Parkway

Raleigh, NC27606

252-258-3484

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain achallenging positionwhere I can utilize my strategic planning,analytics and quantitative skills.

EDUCATION:

North CarolinaStateUniversity, Raleigh, NC

Master in Economics, May 2008

Concentration in Econometrics

North CarolinaStateUniversity, Raleigh, NC

B.A in Economics, June 2005

Minor:Business Management - Finance

Relevant Coursework: Financial Management for Corporation, Investment Portfolio Management, Advance Personal Finance Management, Data Analysis for economics, Econometrics I,II and III, Applied Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Statistics for Management and Social Science II, Assets Pricing, Economic Development

Papers, Presentations and Publication:

2007: “What adds up: Salary Determination for Math and Science Teacher in North Carolina”, News &Observer, April 2007

2006: “Yield Curve as a Measure of Business Cycles”, North Carolina State University

2005: “Economic Failures in Sub-Saharan Africa”, North Carolina State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MarketResearch Analyst, Business Development, Victory Pharma, CaryNC(May 2007-Present)

  • Analyze and reconcile information from different database prior to presenting to Business development, sales, or marketing team.
  • Develop analytical plans and model forproduct acquisition using multivariate techniques including regression analysis
  • Build official company forecast for market demands, prices and sales
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis for potential future markets acquisition
  • Implement qualitative and quantitative market research aimed at understanding customer needs, preferences, and practices.
  • Provide recommendations to the marketing team using market research findings

Management Consultant, La Farm Inc. and Lord Cove Inc, CaryNC (August 2006- Present)

  • Contributed in planning and opening additional business sites.
  • Design and implement analytical tools resulting in reduced production costs
  • Use analytical techniques such as flow charts to assure optimum utilization of staff and equipment
  • Designed special Marketing Campaigns resulting in increased store traffic and profit

Manager, La Farm Inc., CaryNC (February 2005- August 2006)

  • Achieved 10% target sales increase and was promoted to General Manager within the first year
  • Control the total bakery operation of 50 team members according to values of the company
  • Implement training and development of team to increase productivity and efficiency
  • Process and analyze financial information for daily operations
  • Developed training program that focuses on team involvement, self accountability and increased productivity

Office Assistant, NCState University/Department of Statistics, Raleigh, NC(December 2003-June 2005)

  • Performed general office duties
  • Provided information about the statisticprogram over the phone, by e-mail and in person
  • Conducted research for class material

Auditor-Intern, Red Roof Inn, Greenville, NC(May- August 2003)

  • Planned, prepared and performed the daily financial audit for the hotel
  • Served as a guest representative handling customer complaints

ACTIVITIESHONORS:

  • Member of the N.C State Graduate Student Association Social committee 2006-2007
  • Volunteer at the North Carolina Justice and Community Development Center 2004- 2007
  • President of the Pre-Law Student Association at North Carolina State University 2004-2005
  • Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon since 2004
  • Member of the National Dean’s List since 2003

SKILLS & ABILITY

  • Computer:

SAS, MS Office Applications, Matlab, Maple, Eviews, IMS Data view, Crystal Ball, NDTI Database, First Data Bank, Medtrack Database and NDC

  • Languages:

French (native), Kinyarwanda (native), Swahili (fluent), Malagasy (fluent), German (intermediate)