Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Awarded repeatedly by the Regional Government because of successful accomplishments.
Interests
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Birhanu Faris

Birhanu Faris

TAKOMA PARK,MD

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Central Gondar Zone Water and Energy, excelling in training and coaching while enhancing office efficiency. Proven track record in implementing innovative administrative processes and fostering teamwork, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs. Expert in SharePoint and adept at problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification

Work History

Water and Energy Office Head

Central Gondar Zone Water and Energy
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated company events, boosting employee morale and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, streamlining the onboarding process and reducing time to productivity.
  • Increased office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Collaborated with department managers to establish annual budgetary needs, contributing to overall financial planning efforts within the organization.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of support staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for professional development opportunities.
  • Implemented an electronic filing system, reducing paper waste and making documents easily retrievable.
  • Reduced operational costs through diligent contract negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
  • Facilitated efficient meetings by preparing agendas beforehand; ensured action items were assigned/documented properly afterward.
  • Oversaw accounts payable/receivable processes, guaranteeing timely payments while maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Improved internal communication by creating a centralized document repository accessible to all team members.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.

Human Resource Team Leader

Central Gondar Zone Civil Service Office
01.2010 - 04.2022

Middle School Principal

Gondar Zuria Woreda Education Office
12.2008 - 01.2010

Public Greavance Hearing Office Head

Beyeda Woreda Administration
09.2007 - 12.2008

Capacity Building Office Head

Beyeda Woreda Capacity Building Office
04.2007 - 09.2007

Education Office Vice Head

Beyeda Woreda Education Office Head
10.2005 - 04.2007

Middle School Principal

Beyeda Woreda Education Office
10.2004 - 10.2005

Junior School Teacher

Beyeda Woreda Education Office
07.2000 - 01.2004
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas and enriched the learning experience.
  • Enhanced classroom organization by implementing efficient systems for materials and paperwork storage.
  • Boosted student achievement levels by providing individualized attention through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities, events, committees, and professional development opportunities.

Education

No Degree - SharePoint And Power Platform

Hasset IT Training Institute
Maryland, USA
06-2025

MBA - Business Administration

University of Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia
12-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning And Management

Bahirdar University
Bahirdar , Ethiopia
11-2013

Diploma - Mathematics

Saint Marry University College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
05-2004

No Degree - Certificate in Teaching

Dessie Teachers Training Institute
Amhara Region, Ethiopia
06-2000

High School Diploma -

Angereb Senior Secondary School
Gondar, Ethiopia
02-1998

Skills

  • Training and coaching
  • Event coordination
  • Credit and collections
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Human resources
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Office management
  • Project management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Business administration
  • Expert in sharepoint and PowerApps
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • I successfully accomplished sharepoint and power platform, doing many projects individually and in groups that made me more effective during the short term training.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • By using M-water, I organized the water supply schemes found in all villages of 19 Districts resulting in a 9% increase in water supply schemes management.
  • I successfully accomplished many water supply projects that was terminated for a long time.
  • I have expanded the distribution of biogas energy digesters to each farmer's household, increasing it from 5 per year to 300 per year.
  • I build strong and supportive stuff in my organization by coaching , mentoring, training and building trust between employees of the organization.
  • Designed a new workflow to improve overall query performance.
  • Participated in the committee of formulating Human resource laws and regulations as a member and team leader for 12 years based on the Regional constitution and civil servants proclamations that served for Amhara Region
  • Train, monitor, supervise and Inspect the implementation of Human Resource laws and regulation across the Amhara Region.

Certification

  • Sharepoint, Hasset IT Solution in Maryland - [dec, 1/2024- 30/2025 ]
  • Power Apps, Hasset IT Solution in Maryland - [January, 1/2024- 30/2025 ]
  • Power BI, Hasset IT Solution in Maryland - [February, 1/2024-may 30/2025 ]
  • Power Outomate, Hasset IT Solution in Maryland - [March, 1/2024- 30/2025 ]
  • Basic computer skill, ANRS Science, Technology, Information & Communication Commission - from march 28/2018-April 28/2018
  • Business Process Reengineering Training - December, 2008 & February, 2014
  • Customer Service Management Training - December 2008, June 2011 & February 2014
  • Organizational Reform Training - February 2014

Languages

Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Awarded repeatedly by the Regional Government because of successful accomplishments.

  • I repeatedly receive annual recognition from the regional government. This acknowledgment is for my successful completion of water supply projects, my achievements in expanding biogas facilities from 5 to 300 annually, and my impactful human resource implementations, especially in providing recruitment opportunities for disabled individuals and women civil servants.
  • Wherever I work, I am detail oriented and a strong performer and am praised every year.

Interests

  • Coordinating initiatives
  • Aiding individuals, especially those with disabilities and the elderly
  • Reading fiction and exploring technological concepts
  • Traveling
  • Collaborating in teams
  • Eagerly seeking new knowledge
  • Being voice for voiceless

Timeline

Water and Energy Office Head

Central Gondar Zone Water and Energy
04.2022 - 09.2023

Human Resource Team Leader

Central Gondar Zone Civil Service Office
01.2010 - 04.2022

Middle School Principal

Gondar Zuria Woreda Education Office
12.2008 - 01.2010

Public Greavance Hearing Office Head

Beyeda Woreda Administration
09.2007 - 12.2008

Capacity Building Office Head

Beyeda Woreda Capacity Building Office
04.2007 - 09.2007

Education Office Vice Head

Beyeda Woreda Education Office Head
10.2005 - 04.2007

Middle School Principal

Beyeda Woreda Education Office
10.2004 - 10.2005

Junior School Teacher

Beyeda Woreda Education Office
07.2000 - 01.2004

No Degree - SharePoint And Power Platform

Hasset IT Training Institute

MBA - Business Administration

University of Gondar

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning And Management

Bahirdar University

Diploma - Mathematics

Saint Marry University College

No Degree - Certificate in Teaching

Dessie Teachers Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Angereb Senior Secondary School