Experience

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  AlphaWorks, Bitwise Industries Apprenticeship Program

  • Fresno, California, United States

  • Cyber Security

    • Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Fresno, California, United States

    • Evaluated existing security architecture and protocols for risk of vulnerability and recommended protocols to management.• Analyzed security program violations and developed plans to prevent recurrences.• Researched various emerging attacks, threats and risks related to computer security.

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  UNDP Regional Service Center for Africa

  • Addis Ababa

  • Programe Associate

    • Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Addis Ababa

    • Successfully organized various conferences, events, and workshops, contributing with Sustainable Development Goals together with my team (4-8 people) and cross departments (Finance, HR, Procurement, Travel agents and senior Managements from HQ (New York))• Managed budget monitoring, human resources, Procurement, invoice processing and general administrative tasks for different departments (Governance, HIV Health and Development, Peace, and Security)

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  UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

  • Addis Ababa

  • Programe Associate

    • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Addis Ababa

    • successfully organized and operated as a focal person for UN-Habitat office in Ethiopia for organizing the FfD3 Side event during the conference on Financing for Development (2015, Addis Ababa), under the theme “Financing for local Government” Coordinated and was responsible for ensuring that all activities are properly executed as planned.• Managed budget monitoring, human resources, Procurement, invoice processing and general administrative tasks.

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  UNDP Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa

  • Administrative Associate

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Addis Ababa

    • Supported capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with facilitators, caterers and hosts. Liaising with budget focal points and section over costs and needs. Preparing background materials for participants. Prepared and maintains agendas on meetings and events related to the work group commitments.• Travel: Provided travel assistance to staff members in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization's rules and policies. Liaising with relevant travel focal points. • Invoice Processing: Was responsible for collecting invoices and filing documents for approval and, thereafter processing in ATLAS. Uploading electronic files and verifies results to destination system. Responding to client transaction status and other inquiries.• Administrative Support: Supporting management of administrative supplies, office equipment, and updating inventory of items. Monitoring and supervising adequate and appropriate use of supplies. Ensured that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards. Arranging for the purchase and timely distribution of office supplies. Maintainning and updating a system which monitors the absence of staff as a leave monitor.

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  Institute for Peace and Security Studies - IPSS

  • Addis Ababa

  • Liaison Officer

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
    • Addis Ababa

    • Successfully coordinated the program between the students and the course Instructors.• Liaised with the concerned faculty officers for the successful completion of the courses and graduation of Students.

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  UNDP

  • Addis Ababa

  • Programe Associate

    • Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
    • Addis Ababa

    Administrative AssociateManaged budget monitoring, human resources, Procurement, invoice processing and general administrative tasks for my department different departments.

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  DHL Express

  • Addis Ababa

  • Customer Service Advisor

    • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Addis Ababa

    • Provided stellar customer support via telephone, e-mail, and in-person to resolve customer complaints.• Prepared documents and reports