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Gelan Balcha

Secane,PA

Summary

Ambitious individual with a proven track record of successfully running a business, leading large teams, and adapting to the evolving landscape. Eager to apply my skill set in a challenging and collaborative environment to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in today's world.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrapify

Class Project For Programming In Python
12.2021 - 01.2022

Scrapify is a website I created that is a product research method to help entrepreneurs quickly find the newest innovative and trending product.

Lifeguard

YMCA
01.2020 - Current
  • Protected people from any risk in the pool by enforcing applicable pool policies and regulations, rescuing swimmers in distress, and providing emergency care.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.

Business Owner, Ecommerce

04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Spent over $20,000 on Paid Advertising such as Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat ads to generate sales for my online businesses
  • Developed high level skills in advertising, content creation, social media marketing, copywriting, product research, market analysis, customer service, and time management

President, UD Dance team

08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Managed and led over 60 dance team members grades 9 to 12 for Upper Darby High School
  • I choreographed, taught, managed social media, and orchestrated events for us to perform at school and surrounding festivals

Captain, Soccer team

08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Provided leadership for my highschool and middle school soccer team on and off the field.

Education

Computer Science

Temple University

High School Diploma -

Upper Darby High School
06.2021

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • Linux
  • C Programming
  • Paid Advertising (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat)
  • Video & photo editing (Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Blender, Illustrator, Canva)
  • Customer Service
  • Email Marketing
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Languages

English
Amharic
Oromo

Awards

National Honors Society | Homecoming King | 3x MVP - Soccer | Best choreography & performance for Homecoming

Timeline

Scrapify

Class Project For Programming In Python
12.2021 - 01.2022

Business Owner, Ecommerce

04.2021 - 01.2023

Lifeguard

YMCA
01.2020 - Current

President, UD Dance team

08.2017 - 05.2021

Captain, Soccer team

08.2015 - 12.2019

Computer Science

Temple University

High School Diploma -

Upper Darby High School
Gelan Balcha