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United States

• Recognized as an elite global delegate at One Young World, a prestigious platform uniting exceptional young leaders worldwide.• Distinguished as one of the top youth leaders globally, acknowledged for leadership and commitment to driving transformative social change.• Honored as a keynote speaker at the One Young World 2019 London Summit, alongside influential figures such as Meghan Markle, Richard Branson, and J.K. Rowling, inspiring and empowering over 2000 leaders and change-makers from 190 countries to drive positive change and create a lasting impact on a global scale.

Ethiopia

• Co-created and launched Simien Eco Trek with a vision to promote sustainable tourism practices and empower local communities in Ethiopia, positively impacting more than 13,000 lives to date.• Developed innovative tour packages highlighting Ethiopia's natural beauty and cultural richness, prioritizing responsible and ethical travel practices.• Implemented impactful initiatives to directly benefit local communities, including training programs, fair wages for local guides, and investments in community development projects.•

Ethiopia

• Spearheaded collaborative efforts with healthcare professionals and Rotaract members to educate low-income communities about HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, significantly impacting disease prevention.• Conceptualized and executed successful fundraising initiatives, such as running events, to procure essential resources like clothing and school supplies for underprivileged students, positively impacting their education and well-being.• Recognized as an honorary member of the Rotaract Club of Mella in Ethiopia for outstanding service and leadership, exemplifying dedication to community welfare and empowerment.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Selected through a highly competitive process to serve as teaching assistant for advance directing class in the Master of Fine Art (MFA) program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. • Help design class curriculums, provide feedback and support students navigate solutions for financing, budgeting, management and production problems.• Invite professionals in the film industry to the classroom where students get an opportunity get a better insight of the industry from the guest speakers.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

• Selected through a highly competitive process to serve as teaching assistant for Commercial & Music Video Production, in the Master of Fine Art (MFA) program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. • Help design class curriculums, provide feedback and support students navigate solutions for financing, budgeting, management and production issues.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Selected through a highly competitive process to serve as teaching assistant for Film Business Producers & Distribution class in the Master of Fine Art (MFA) program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. • Help design class curriculums, provide feedback and support students navigate solutions for financing, budgeting, management and production problems.• Invite professionals in the film industry to the classroom where students get an opportunity get a better insight of the industry from the guest speakers.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Selected through highly competitive process to communicate complex issues to university President and administration. • Proposed solution to complex campus issues while representing the interests of more than 5,000 students in discussion with university President and administrators. • Established rapport with up to 1,000 guests at official university events, collaborating with senior staff and administration to ensure best possible experiences.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• As part of the Creative Content Team in the Global Brand Marketing Department, I proposed and produced a series of mini-documentary films that highlights the positive impact, organizational culture, organizational structure, and working environment of TOMS Shoes through the stories of individual TOMS's employees. I produced, directed, shoot, and edited the short films.•

Ethiopia

• Developed, secured funding, and managed three independent films.• Handpicked diverse teams and provided leadership throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.• Organized and led a filming trip to Ethiopia, immersing in local culture to capture authentic experiences using cinematography to reflect Ethiopian culture and landscapes, fostering emotional connections with the audience.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Film And Tv Production

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Film And Tv Production

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication, Enterprenuership, And Film Studies

Activities and Societies: Head of Marketing at Wake Studios, Student Mentor, Trip Leader for Wake Alternative Trips, Ambassador for Office.

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