Cherenet Demme
Salem
Summary
Dedicated customer service Manager, energized by collaborative workplaces and motivational goal setting. Proactively communicates across organizational level, displaying positivity and enthusiasm. Very successful business owner who contributed to Ethiopian economy and worked with international organization advocates for kids.
Experienced with inventory management, logistics coordination, and maintaining warehouse safety. Utilizes strong teamwork and adaptability to meet operational demands. Track record of effectively operating warehouse equipment and ensuring efficient workflow.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
Home Depot Distribution Center
Sale, Oregon
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Dedicated General Warehouse Associate with extensive experience in inventory management and material handling.
- Skilled in operating various warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate stock levels, ensuring timely order fulfillment and shipment processing.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve high productivity and operational goals.
- Committed to adhering to safety standards and protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Translator
Ember Guest House
Addis Ababa
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Provided a translation service to the guest during city tour, national museum
- Translate English to Amharic for missionaries and the organization they serve
- Translate sermon
- Translated written materials, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance for diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with team members to improve translation workflows and enhance overall accuracy.
Founder/Manager
Life to Live for Korah
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Develop and implement strategic plans and goals for non-profit organization
- Manage the sponsorship for 45 kids who were in the program
- Manage the feeding program for street children
- Oversee marketing public relations effort
- Dynamic founder and manager with over 10 years of experience in launching and overseeing successful startups.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiency in competitive industries.
- Skilled in strategic planning, team building, and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance community engagement and support services.
- Oversaw program implementation to ensure alignment with organizational mission and goals.
Guest House Manager/Owner/Translator
The Potter’s Guest House
Addis Ababa
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Managing the Guest House budget and expenses including housekeeping, front desk personnel reservations, optimizing occupancy, addressing guest inquiries, request, and complaints promptly and professionally.
- The guest house was established for families who came to Ethiopia from abroad to adopt kids. I was the guest house English to Amharic translator for adoptive parents in court during their adoption process.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring seamless guest experiences and high satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw staff training and development, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Business management
St. Mary's University
Addis Ababa01-2013
Foreign Language and Literature
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa02-2008
Skills
- Computer software proficiency Foreign Language Data Entry communication problem solving teamwork conflict resolution Leadership Critical thinking Adaptability
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Packaging and labeling
- Problem-solving
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Receiving and processing shipments
Accomplishments
Associate of the month of july 2023
Certification
- Shipping department loader/unloader. Training - 2021
LANGUAGES
AMHARIC Native
ENGLISH Advanced
GERMAN Intermediate
HONORS & AWARDS
Certificate of Associate of the month in 2023
Associate of the month
I'v received different recognition from outbound department in my 5 years with the home depot distribution center in salem.
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
Home Depot Distribution Center
08.2020 - 08.2025
Guest House Manager/Owner/Translator
The Potter’s Guest House
12.2015 - 09.2018
Translator
Ember Guest House
06.2013 - 10.2018
Founder/Manager
Life to Live for Korah
06.2013 - 10.2018
Foreign Language and Literature
Addis Ababa University
Business management
St. Mary's University