Experience

Flawless Events

• Ethiopia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference & Event Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Managed the organization and implementation of conferences, festivals, meetings, and other events. • Worked with clientele including government heads of states, renowned institutions, influencers, celebrities, etc. • Handled event finances by acquiring sponsorships, negotiating with vendors, and creating budgets, keeping track of costs and revenues (e.g. expenditures, invoices, etc.), and obtaining payment from attendees or sponsors • Coordination of travel arrangements, including car and hotel reservations • Set up press releases, social media campaigns, advertisements, and other promotions for the event • Developed or approved the conference schedule, including the speakers and subjects. • Controlled the registration procedure, including dealing with on-site registration stations and internet registrations • Provided customer service to conference participants to make sure they have a good time there • Made arrangements for audiovisual equipment and event spaces like ballrooms or meeting spaces • Coordinated the event with additional staff members such as catering managers, security personnel, and event planners • Organized site visits between vendors, clients, and our team • Developed and oversaw training of team of ushers for events • Maintained clear documentation throughout the duration of each event (e.g. post event reports) • Creating list of involved parties with each team and individual clearly stated for high security events Show less



University of Alberta

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Study Coordinator

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Coordinated team of 11 professionals • Transcribed 270 Interviews using NVivo software • Processed and mapped data using QGIS software • Managed the marketing of study • Coordinated interviews between research assistants • Scheduled team meetings and appointments • Conducted Data analysis • Oversaw organization of the drive and all shared documents, etc. • Screened and monitored the study’s emails • Screened and monitored organization emails • Maintained end of day reports Show less



1844 Studios

• Canada
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Researcher

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Wrote literature review that was published in the report • Identified and summarized common themes/ key components between interviews • Edited (multiple times) the final drafts of the report • Conducted interviews • Participated in a post-study video interview about the project for marketing etc. • Wrote literature review that was published in the report • Identified and summarized common themes/ key components between interviews • Edited (multiple times) the final drafts of the report • Conducted interviews • Participated in a post-study video interview about the project for marketing etc.



Edmonton Community Legal Centre

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinic Coordinator, Administrative Support, Event Support

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  • Served as liaison between the volunteer lawyers, volunteer administrative staff, and the general public • Oversaw team of up to 6 volunteers, 9 lawyers, and 32 clients (per day) • Organized appointments/ cases (involving arranging and rearranging cases) • Planned nonprofit social media marketing • Managed general clinic management and secretarial work • Utilized interpersonal skills to mitigate sensitive situations and complaints of clients, client care being an integral component to this role • Participated in annual Advice-A-Thon event as Event Administrative Support • Amharic and French language skills were utilized to mitigate language barriers between clients and volunteer lawyers / volunteer administrative staff • Diversity of lawyers (from human rights to civil to family) resulted in learning and utilizing general legal knowledge Show less



Action for Healthy Communities

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Facilitator | Administrative Assistant |

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  • Served as administrative support for the Learning Tables Program, which led team of 10 facilitators and served newcomer communities across Edmonton • Oversaw the organization of the google drive and all subsequent documents/ data • Led team meetings • Acted as Program Facilitator in two programs simultaneously (the Newcomer Youth Empowerment & Inclusion program and the Empowering Black Girls Program) • Conducted Program Management • Entrusted with event organization/ coordination • Organized/ planned activities and facilitated sessions • Instructed public education • Created detailed marketing and social media plans • Devised and enacted recruitment plans • Concluded report/summary write ups, wrote up grant applications and adverse event reports, etc. • Translated marketing materials into French for francophone clients • Devised contracts and regulated negotiations Show less



The Diaspora Project

• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  • A project, formerly known as Prosper Ethiopia, with the aim of supporting the education of select children who happen to be born into unfavorable circumstances that distract from education • Organized fundraisers • Oversaw all financial records and organizational materials • Created all media works • A project, formerly known as Prosper Ethiopia, with the aim of supporting the education of select children who happen to be born into unfavorable circumstances that distract from education • Organized fundraisers • Oversaw all financial records and organizational materials • Created all media works



Youth Restorative Action Project (YRAP)

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor, Panel Member, Event Volunteer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  • Participated and resolved in youth panels • Mentored youth • Fundraised and provided general support for the annual Judicial Jamboree • Developing marketing materials for the Judicial Jamboree event • Participated and resolved in youth panels • Mentored youth • Fundraised and provided general support for the annual Judicial Jamboree • Developing marketing materials for the Judicial Jamboree event



University of Alberta's Eritrean and Ethiopian Students’ Association

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Co-Founder, President

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Co-founded this student group to remedy the tensions between the Eritrean and Ethiopian communities at large and within the University population; motivated by the recognition of the need to create a safe space to celebrate and explore our shared history and culture and discuss political and social issues/ tensions • Provided mentorship for youth in the community and on-campus support for students • Created networking opportunities with other students, local organizations, and businesses, etc. • Co-led Edmonton's very first Black History Month, together with all other black undergraduate student groups, to put together a big event every week of Black History Month (did this two years in a row) • Led fundraisers for causes in our communities, other communities, the greater Edmonton area, and internationally • Worked various roles over the years including Treasurer, VP Internal, and President. • Created marketing materials and social media plans • Systemized grant application write ups to be used by future members for the group • Produced a variety of events and fundraising activities Show less



University of Alberta's Criminology Undergraduate Students’ Association

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Co-founded the group and acted as secretarial member of group • Oversaw the organization of the google drive and all subsequent documents/ data • Created and regulated the social media platforms of the group and all communication for the group • Led and organized various events, including delegation of tasks amongst members • Provided mentorship • Created opportunities to network between students in the Criminology program as well as with professionals in the field (e.g., lawyers, police officers, academics, non-profits, etc.) • Contributed to the growth and sustainability of Criminal studies at the University of Alberta Show less



Douglas R.P. Lee Law Office

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Accompanied Defense Lawyer Douglas R.P. Lee at client interviews and at trials (both in the city and outside of the city) and recorded notes for meetings with opposing counsel, etc. • Mentored by top criminal defense lawyer in Edmonton • Presented a legal case summary and a report on possible defenses that could be used • Reviewed trials across the Edmonton/ Alberta area • Accompanied Defense Lawyer Douglas R.P. Lee at client interviews and at trials (both in the city and outside of the city) and recorded notes for meetings with opposing counsel, etc. • Mentored by top criminal defense lawyer in Edmonton • Presented a legal case summary and a report on possible defenses that could be used • Reviewed trials across the Edmonton/ Alberta area



Child Friendly Housing Coalition of Alberta

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Organizer

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Advocated against legislation that infringed on equal access to affordable housing • Participated in the eventual amendment of the Alberta Human Rights Act • Reported on public response/ stories • Collected petition signatures • Constructed draft write ups • Advocated against legislation that infringed on equal access to affordable housing • Participated in the eventual amendment of the Alberta Human Rights Act • Reported on public response/ stories • Collected petition signatures • Constructed draft write ups



Apathy is Boring - L'apathie c'est plate

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizer & Event Coordinator

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Strengthened environmental and social justice in Edmonton • Orchestrated the Food4Thought Event, an eco-fair to raise awareness about food waste • Worked to bridge the gap with food insecurity but doing so through a decolonizing and culturally sensitive lens • Strengthened environmental and social justice in Edmonton • Orchestrated the Food4Thought Event, an eco-fair to raise awareness about food waste • Worked to bridge the gap with food insecurity but doing so through a decolonizing and culturally sensitive lens



John Howard Society of Alberta

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Enacted and collected research • Drafted a comprehensive literature review • Formulated suggestions to mitigate the issue of homelessness in Edmonton • Enacted and collected research • Drafted a comprehensive literature review • Formulated suggestions to mitigate the issue of homelessness in Edmonton



University of Alberta

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Worked to affect change of campus culture • Enacted and collected research • Marketed study across social media platforms • Conducted data analysis • Worked collectively with team on a paper that was published • Worked to affect change of campus culture • Enacted and collected research • Marketed study across social media platforms • Conducted data analysis • Worked collectively with team on a paper that was published



Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Volunteer

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Worked at two programs simultaneously (while a full-time student, part-time employee) • Provided academic support to high school and elementary school children • Mentored youth with post-graduation plans • Liaised with other staff and volunteers on different methods to be used to communicate with youth who spoke little to no English • Aided newcomer/ refugee youth with general social concerns by making recommendations of different local resources My role • Worked at two programs simultaneously (while a full-time student, part-time employee) • Provided academic support to high school and elementary school children • Mentored youth with post-graduation plans • Liaised with other staff and volunteers on different methods to be used to communicate with youth who spoke little to no English • Aided newcomer/ refugee youth with general social concerns by making recommendations of different local resources My role



Aéropostale

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Consultant and Cashier

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Greeted customers, responded to questions, improved engagement with merchandise and provided outstanding customer service. • Operated cash registers, managed financial transactions, and balanced drawers. • Achieved established goals. • Directed customers to merchandise within the store. • Increased store sales. • Superior product knowledge. • Maintained an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor. • Introduced promotions and opportunities to customers. • Cross-sold products to increase purchase amounts. Show less



Free The Children

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Free the Children Liaison and Fundraiser Lead

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Coordinated communication between group and the Free the Children main organization • Organized event planning for fundraisers and events • Upon graduating, was awarded with Community Service Award for my contributions • Coordinated communication between group and the Free the Children main organization • Organized event planning for fundraisers and events • Upon graduating, was awarded with Community Service Award for my contributions



Rotary Early Learning and Family Program

• Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Volunteer Daycare Support

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Oversaw and administered group learning activities, encouraged equal participation • Offered specialized attention based on child's needs and parent/ teacher recommendations • Supervised 20-50 children • Shared administrative duties with daycare manager • Maintained communication with parents • General childcare duties • Oversaw and administered group learning activities, encouraged equal participation • Offered specialized attention based on child's needs and parent/ teacher recommendations • Supervised 20-50 children • Shared administrative duties with daycare manager • Maintained communication with parents • General childcare duties