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Eden Bekele

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Resourceful and adaptable professional with a proven track record in customer engagement, research, operations, and entrepreneurship. Expertise in building strong relationships, qualifying leads, and efficiently managing high-volume workflows. Recently re-entered the workforce after successfully founding a skincare business and taking a career sabbatical as a stay-at-home parent, demonstrating resilience, multitasking abilities, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Eager to leverage consultative communication and organizational expertise as a Sales Development Representative to drive growth and foster client relationships.

Overview

2026

years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Owner

Selam Skin

2019 - Current

Built and launched an e-commerce skincare brand, managing all aspects of sales, marketing, and customer relationships.
Drove new customer acquisition through social media marketing, outreach, and partnerships.
Developed product positioning and messaging, highlighting consultative and entrepreneurial selling skills.

Career Sabbatical

Stay-at-Home Parent

2022 - 2025

Managed complex household responsibilities requiring organization, time management, and adaptability.
Strengthened empathy, resilience, and problem-solving while balancing multiple demands — transferable to customer-facing and sales roles.

Internal Communications Coordinator

Airbnb

04.2017 - 02.2018

Coordinated logistics and communications for global events, building cross-functional relationships and managing stakeholder needs.
Hosted and engaged with community members, strengthening brand trust and delivering a positive customer experience.
Analyzed engagement data and supported executive all-hands Q&A sessions, demonstrating organizational and communication skills.

Credit Specialist

Lending Club

08.2016 - 03.2017

Consulted with borrowers to verify information, address objections, and guide them through documentation requirements.
Enhanced operational efficiency by identifying improvements to credit policies and processes.
Delivered customer-first service in a high-volume environment while managing sensitive financial data.

Event Coordinator

TiEcon Silicon Valley

01.2016 - 01.2017

Coordinated event logistics for 300+ startups and speakers at one of Silicon Valley’s largest entrepreneurship conventions.

Research Analyst

Ethiopian Community Center

03.2016 - 05.2016

Researched and identified funding sources, creating reports that improved the fundraising team’s efficiency.