Yabsera Bekele Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

As a content writer for Al Fusaic, a multimedia platform for Arabic and MENA (Middle East/North Africa) resources, I use books, websites and primary source materials to research, write and publish information on MENA countries to advance cross-cultural understanding.

Sri Lanka

• Planned, developed and carried out independent research on China’s expanding influence within three South Asian countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal
• Working with think tanks and universities, I interviewed scholars, academics and governmental officials in each of the three countries on the topic to develop a deeper understanding on South Asia's geostrategic.

Wake Forest University

Served as a mentor and student leader for groups of international students from across the world such as China, Korea and India. In addition to that, I worked as an office assistant on clerical work in the Center for Global Programs & Studies.

Wake Forest University

Serve as a leader in an organization that provides a medium for educational and cultural exchanges among Peoples of African and Caribbean descent and all people that have interests in African and Caribbean issues. By preparing for and having weekly meetings, I engage in dialogue and promote analogous ideas and philosophy aligned with the Association and.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Performed routine library services such as checking out books, periodicals, and other materials including shelving and assisting with inter library loan items. Additionally, greeted library patrons and gave guidance and advice to prospective students at Wake Forest University.

Benson Center

Managed 1000+ customer service interactions as part of an 8-person team representing $40K in revenue in movie tickets, fair tickets and airport reservations for transportation. Additionally, organized customer service for 350+ airport reservations with team members including reservation refunds, communication between client/driver and location accuracy.

Limuru, Kenya

• Worked with a team of students and staff of 12 people from Wake Forest University to contribute to the development of a community in Limuru, Kenya
• Along with 4 students, I volunteered at the Cheshire Home which provides disability services to young girls in Kenya and serves as a rehabilitation and care center

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as lead intern for the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) training of diplomats in International Trade Law
• Attended 2019 Spring Meetings with the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a student researcher in the field of international development and anti-corruption
• Lead intern on Negotiations in International Development at the International Law Institute in partnership with Georgetown University; Assisted professional in providing technical information and logistics for the.

Egypt

• Conducted graduate level study in Religion of Islam and Christianity in Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor
• Selected as one out of four undergraduate students to join graduate class of Divinity students

Chiang Mai, Thailand

• Worked with a team of students and staff of 12 people from Wake Forest University to enhance the living quality of community in a small village in Thailand called Chiang Mai. Responsibilities consisted of engaging.
• Additionally, responsibilities consisted of infrastructure and environmental development in the local community
• Awarded a certificate of appreciation as an invaluable volunteer at Banmaetaman School of Chiang Mai

India

• Engaged in total cultural immersive activities and traveled to major cities throughout India
• Wrote a research paper and portfolio based on experiences and South Asian cultures, religions and history

Arabic Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Language CafeAttended a three-week-long course in Arabic totaling 20 hours a week in Rabat, Morocco. Learned how.

Politics And International Affairs; Middle East And South Asian Studies; Religious Studies, Bachelor'S Degree

High School Diploma