Amen Kerorssa
Aurora,CO
Summary
I am a current full time business student that works in Non-profit and wants to continue to work in the Non-profit space but as a business consultant. My dream is to support refugee and immigrant focused non-profits with my consulting expertise. This is why I am interested in gaining more experience and knowledge of what consulting entails.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programs Specialist
The Village Institute Non-profit
Aurora , CO
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated a program called MHF for teen and young adults (A program that introduces students about careers involving health and mental health and connects them to various jobs after graduation or during school).
- Coordinated different events & activities such as back to school nights, cultural festivals, fundraising nights, field trips, summer programming, in house activities, and so forth.
- I have experience in networking with different community partners, data collecting, filing & documenting information.
- I have intercultural experience because I work with immigrants and refugees communities in my area.
Programs Manager
Rocky Mountain Welcome Center Non-profit
Aurora, CO
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated a young women's focused program that supports young girls ages 14-21 with various life skills.
- Hosted & coordinated events for teen and young adults to access resources and community. Events that I have coordinated are outdoor activities, field trips, and volunteer activities.
- I have experience in networking with community partners, recruitment, data collecting.
- I have worked with immigrants and refugee communities and gained intercultural experience.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Aurora, CO
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Consistently meeting short term and long term project goals.
- Handled customers complaints with empathy and readiness to cater to their needs.
- Experience with handling money at registers and taking responsibility counting registers when closing the store.
- Assisting customers with questions about different merchandise.
- work with opening credits on a daily basis.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora, CO05-2020
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Colorado Denver
DenverSkills
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Attention to Detail
- Advising
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Programs Specialist
The Village Institute Non-profit
10.2022 - Current
Programs Manager
Rocky Mountain Welcome Center Non-profit
04.2021 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
08.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Smoky Hill High School
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Colorado Denver