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career objective

results-driven, solutions-focused and detail-oriented team player desiring a challenging and progressive international development role within a dynamic and successful organization.

profile

 

ø  offer solid and progressive community development experience, including expertise within rural development, environmental health, and gender equality capacities.

ø  in depth expertise in research methodology and project development in rural environments.

ø  experience in multi-lingual communication; able to express ideas in ways that lead international groups to understand presentations.

ø  recognized ability to express complex thoughts in creative and culturally relevant methods; ensure key points are communicated clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications.

ø  adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

ø  apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.

ø  capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic client services interaction in multiple languages.

ø  skillful at performing independently or within a team to exceed all operational goals and objectives.

ø  technical expertise in microsoft office suite, including word, excel, access, and power point.

ø  fluent in english, amharic, and french

 

~ core competencies ~

population and environment ▪ environmental health ▪ nutrition ▪ community-based nutrition ▪ gender equality ▪ agricultural science ▪ forestry ▪ sociology of rural development ▪ food microbiology ▪ statistics

professional experience

 

translator law office of david r. saffold                                                                                                                      2008-present

  successfully provide quality communication and translation for ethiopian clients on behalf of company.

  efficiently translate evidentiary documentation from amharic to english for indigent clients; consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing accounts.

  collaborate with attorney regarding client immigration claim viability.

 

administrative assistant u street parking, inc.                                                                                                            2008-present

  adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes to reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.

  manage broad scope of accounting/finance activities including payroll, corporate account maintenance, and new account development.

  strong background in multi-tasking; effectively handling call switchboard and client communication.

 

gender and hiv research assistant intern international livestock research institute                                                   2006

  consistently facilitated gender awareness and hiv prevention strategy in the handling of on-site data collection and processing.

  acted as workshop facilitator, collaborating with ngos, government, and community on gender and hiv issues.

  successfully conducted extensive research on community based organizations related to economic development and indigenous knowledge management related to hiv/aids and gender equality.

 

assistant development officer farm africa                                                                                                                                 2006

  consistently participated in pastoral community meetings in the development of poverty reduction initiatives; collaborated in the development of a workshop for launching of the semu robi community development projects.

  responsible for the administration of multiple surveys regarding current community needs, the organization of meetings, and the prioritization of community needs utilizing participatory rural appraisal.

professional education

 

debub university awassa, ethiopia                                                                                                         2005

bachelor of science in rural development and family sciences        

leadership awards & activities

 

member association for women inequality and development                                                                                                     2006-present

member international women s association ethiopia                                                                                                   2006-present

member anti-hiv/aids club                                                                                                                                                   1998-2005

  participant in anti-aids competitions organized by the united nations and african union.

  successfully created aids awareness among rural women, students, and young adults.

  participated in the united nations model program.

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an international development capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in rural development, environmental health education, and gender equality initiatives. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity. to complement this background, i offer a degree in rural development and family sciences.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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