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Liya Sisay

Bellingham

Summary

Dedicated individual with a proven track record of aligning practices with organizational goals. Experience in managing high-pressure situations and adapting to evolving challenges. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Staff

Wallingford Boys and Girls Club
Seattle
05.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising the safety and engagement of more than 20 youth at a time.
  • Helped lead activities, in addition to preventing and responding to problems.
  • Maintained accurate records for reporting purposes.
  • Taught and helped enforce basic skills, such as social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.

Resident Advisor

Western Washington University
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Organized educational workshops for residents related to alcohol abuse prevention, mental health awareness, and diversity education.
  • Coordinated roommate mediation sessions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with faculty advisors in order to provide a diverse range of resources for students.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with residents in order to assess satisfaction levels with living on campus.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to emergency situations within the residence halls.
  • Actively participated in departmental training sessions designed to increase knowledge base of RA role expectations.

Youth Advisor

Debre Amin Abune Orthodox Church
Tukwila
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated youth activities, such as weekly lessons.
  • Provided guidance and support to young people in challenging situations.
  • Required to plan out lessons, make sure students stayed on track, and learn what they needed by the end of the day.
  • Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure positive outcomes for participants.

President

Keystone, community service group
Seattle
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Experience brainstorming and developing fundraising activities.
  • Led and initiated community service projects.
  • Collaborated with staff members and other youth to ensure efficiency of the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2025

High School -

Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA
06.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Amharic
  • Intercultural communication and cultural awareness
  • Public speaking and presentation experience
  • Trained in the ethnographic process
  • Strong in adaptive and patient capabilities
  • Experience in both qualitative research methods and quantitative research methods
  • Able to demonstrate complex concepts to diverse audiences
  • Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines
  • Experience with collaborating in and facilitating group discussions
  • Ability to help bridge cultural gaps and encourage working with various backgrounds
  • Strong ability to build relationships

Timeline

Resident Advisor

Western Washington University
09.2022 - 06.2024

Program Staff

Wallingford Boys and Girls Club
05.2018 - Current

President

Keystone, community service group
09.2017 - 06.2021

Youth Advisor

Debre Amin Abune Orthodox Church
03.2016 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Western Washington University

High School -

Roosevelt High School

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