Fellow in the JASIRI Talent Investor Program: Part of 50 Fellows who were selected from a group of 2000 applicants across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda. The 13 months fellowship aims to support and guide fellows through the journey of creating high growth ventures which would eventually turn into Market Creating Innovations. Currently, under Qare - my and teammates' venture, we are exploring the possibility of automating organic waste to turn it into organic fertilizer.

Loopa harnesses the power of IoT technology within vermi-composting to efficiently convert food waste and agricultural byproducts into nutrient-dense organic fertilizer.

Assistant Administrator: Ensured a smooth operation of the company by acting as the liaison between clients and the team to ensure production requests were acted on and delivered timely, collaborating creative director to assign different resources to different projects, and act as a point person for clients. - Facilitated effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, fostering seamless communication and coordination. - Acted as a liaison between clients and the team, accurately conveying production requests and revisions to ensure client satisfaction. - Worked closely with the Art Director, and Account Manager contributing to cohesive teamwork and project success. - Successfully managed multiple projects and tasks concurrently, exhibiting exceptional organizational skills and unwavering attention to detail.

Sales and Market Manager: While at this Creative agency, I striked deals that brought in three major clients whose clientele increased quarterly revenues by 25%. - Developed and implemented sales strategies to drive revenue growth.- Managed and led the sales and marketing team.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective execution of marketing campaigns.- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.- Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.- Monitored sales performance and provided regular reports to senior management.

Operations Manager: In this role, I was in charge of ensuring the day to day activities of the business, processed payroll for employees, hired and trained staff, and managed clients relationships to ensure retention.- Managed a team of 30 employees in a busy hair salon.- Planned and evaluated daily work activities to ensure efficient operations.- Handled employee payroll, scheduling, and performance evaluations.- Developed and implemented customer service initiatives to enhance client satisfaction.- Oversaw inventory management and ordering of salon supplies.