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Fana Alemayehu

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven ability to adapt across diverse work environments, consistently driving team success through innovative strategies and effective communication. Expertise in fostering collaboration and motivating teams to exceed goals while embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. A results-oriented approach ensures the delivery of high-quality outcomes in fast-paced settings. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organizational performance and cultivate a culture of excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clothing Store Owner

Self-employeed
05.2020 - 11.2024

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Managed day-to-day store operations, including inventory, vendor coordination, and financial tracking
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and built strong client relationships
  • Oversaw visual merchandising and maintained a clean, engaging retail environment
  • Executed marketing strategies, managed social media, and organized promotional events
  • Ensured compliance with all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements

Assistant Gallery Manager

Addis Fine Art
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Curated gallery exhibitions and provided personalized guidance to clients in selecting artworks that aligned with their tastes and collections, while effectively communicating the cultural and financial value of each piece.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  • Knowledge of inventory and financial management
  • Leadership and problem-solving skills

Event Coordinator

OrangeSwitch
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated client-focused events from planning to execution, while also supporting marketing and communications efforts to ensure consistent branding, audience engagement, and successful promotion of client initiatives.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.


Marketing and Communication Officer

Selam Ethiopia
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Executed marketing and communication initiatives in alignment with the organization’s overall strategy, ensuring consistent messaging, brand visibility, and effective audience engagement across all channels.
  • Designed visually appealing marketing materials that effectively communicated key messages to target audiences.
  • Increased brand awareness by creating and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Developed compelling content for company website, social media channels, and newsletters to drive engagement and conversions.
  • Enhanced social media presence by regularly posting engaging content, interacting with followers, and analyzing performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Marketing and Operations Supervisor

Tilla Health Club PLC
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw revenue optimization and event management, ensuring flawless execution of operations while providing office support, creating high-quality content and documentation, supervising staff, and delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow in health club activities.
  • Facilitated communication between management and staff to address operational issues.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Prepared reports on operational performance metrics and presented them to management team.

Sales Executive

Penda Paper Recycling PLC
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Led the negotiation and recruitment of corporate partners to secure raw materials (paper waste) for the company’s recycling operations, building sustainable supply chains and fostering long-term business relationships.

Sales Agent

SME Industrial Maintenance PLC
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Identified, approached, and secured new clients for an Italian conglomerate specializing in the import of industrial machinery and provision of comprehensive maintenance services, contributing to business growth and market expansion.

Sales Agent

Boston Partner
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Promoted and sold holiday packages across the company’s resort portfolio in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, enhancing customer experiences and driving sales through strategic travel collaborations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Law And Governance

Addis Ababa University, School of Law
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07-2016

Certificate - The Historical Evolution of Ethiopian Governance

Addis Ababa Science And Technology Institute
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate - Female Empowerment And Leadership Skills

UPEACE Scholarship,Faculty of Business And Economics (FBE)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate - Various Pillars of The WTO

World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning Center
Online

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Social media management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Technical writing
  • Administrative support
  • Market research
  • Team supervision
  • Customer service excellence
  • Training and development
  • Sales strategies
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Event planning

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering
  • Hiking
  • Dancing
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Fundraising Events
  • Reading
  • Swimming
  • Book clubs

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Tigrigna
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clothing Store Owner

Self-employeed
05.2020 - 11.2024

Assistant Gallery Manager

Addis Fine Art
01.2020 - 03.2020

Event Coordinator

OrangeSwitch
11.2018 - 12.2019

Marketing and Communication Officer

Selam Ethiopia
07.2018 - 10.2018

Marketing and Operations Supervisor

Tilla Health Club PLC
10.2017 - 06.2018

Sales Executive

Penda Paper Recycling PLC
07.2017 - 10.2017

Sales Agent

SME Industrial Maintenance PLC
08.2016 - 08.2017

Sales Agent

Boston Partner
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Law And Governance

Addis Ababa University, School of Law

Certificate - The Historical Evolution of Ethiopian Governance

Addis Ababa Science And Technology Institute

Certificate - Female Empowerment And Leadership Skills

UPEACE Scholarship,Faculty of Business And Economics (FBE)

Certificate - Various Pillars of The WTO

World Trade Organization (WTO) E-Learning Center