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Bisrat Abebe Muluneh

Silver Spring,Maryland

Summary

Motivated undergraduate eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with history in policy research, analysis, legislative knowledge, writing and public relations ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Affairs Intern

1964 AGENCY
New York city, United States
01.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends in marketing/advertising policy, driving a 10% increase in client engagement through data-driven recommendations.
  • Generated strategic partnership proposals across fashion, tech, and government sectors, expanding business opportunities by 40%.
  • Built and managed stakeholder databases for advertising initiatives, achieving 20% higher campaign participation rates.

Student Intern

Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy, WIPPS
Washington D.C., U.S.A.
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Partnered with 10+ policymakers and legislators to analyze U.S. congressional procedures, achieving a 100% improvement in procedural knowledge through hands-on legislative process engagement.
  • Participated in key congressional sessions on contraceptive regulation, 340B Drug Pricing, and immigration security.
  • Authored and presented a policy paper advocating for a 15% increase in international affairs funding, earning top recognition and directly influencing WIPPS's policy recommendations to Congress.

Engin Language Volunteer (Remote)

ENGIN
, United States
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Facilitated weekly English language sessions for Ukrainian students, incorporating current events discussions to attain 90% active participation and improved conversational fluency.
  • Maintained perfect attendance record across 6 time zones over 3 months, ensuring consistent language learning facilitate for students during wartime challenges.

Political Affairs Intern (Remote)

THE BORGEN PROJECT
Wisconsin, United States
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Established and maintained relationships with 3 state representatives and senators from Wisconsin and 2 from Maryland, directly aligning The Borgen Project's initiatives with legislative goals.
  • Analyzed poverty trends across 15+ countries, producing 3 policy reports and launching a grassroots campaign with 100+ targeted outreach materials increased donor engagement in Beloit by 25%.
  • Spearheaded social media advocacy campaign reaching 1,000+ constituents, helping drive support for the READ Act passage through targeted awareness initiatives and community engagement.

Assistant to the Political Analyst

IGAD, Inter governmental authority on development
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed 50+ regulatory updates on financial and security services, ensuring international compliance standards and contributing to 10% sector growth.
  • Collaborated and attended strategic initiatives for trans-regional economic cooperation, costing USD 1 million in cross-border infrastructure development funding.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Political science major, Economics minor

Howard University
District of Colombia
06.2027

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science

Beloit College
Beloit, Wisconsin
08.2024

Skills

  • Excel
  • Microsoft
  • Data analysis
  • Government relations
  • Policy analysis
  • Client engagement
  • Document management
  • Administrative support
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Communications strategies
  • Policy paper writing
  • Efficient writing skills
  • Public speaking
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Project management
  • Legislative research

Languages

  • English, Advanced
  • Amharic, Native
  • Arabic, Intermediate

Honors And Awards

  • Certificate of completion by The World Federation of United Nations Associations
  • Certificate of participation Borgen Project-satisfactory performance of the Political Affairs role
  • Certificate of participation IGAD
  • Dean's list Beloit College (3X)
  • Beloit Presidential scholarship
  • Howard University Dean's list

Language

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certificate of completion, The World Federation of United Nations Associations
  • Certificate of participation Borgen Project-satisfactory performance of the Political Affairs role.
  • Certificate of participation IGAD.
  • Dean's list Beloit College (3X).
  • Beloit Presidential scholarship
  • Howard University Dean's list.

skills

Timeline

Public Affairs Intern

1964 AGENCY
01.2025 - Current

Student Intern

Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy, WIPPS
05.2024 - 08.2024

Engin Language Volunteer (Remote)

ENGIN
01.2024 - 03.2024

Political Affairs Intern (Remote)

THE BORGEN PROJECT
12.2023 - 03.2024

Assistant to the Political Analyst

IGAD, Inter governmental authority on development
01.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Political science major, Economics minor

Howard University

Bachelor's Degree - Political Science

Beloit College

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