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Mekdim S Wondesen

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

I'm flexible,reliable and an enthusiastic,self-motivated,reliable, responsible and hard working person and also I'm a mature team worker & adaptable to all challenging situations. and I'm able to work well both in a team enviroment as well as using own initiative.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Personal Shopper (DPS)

Walmart
Landover Hills, MD
11.2023 - Current
  • Fulfilling online customer orders by navigating the store to locate items, ensuring quality and accuracy, selecting substitutes when necessary , and packaging the merchandise for delivery or pickup. essentially acting as a virtual shopper for customers who place orders online.
  • Carefully reviewing each online order to understand the customer's specific needs and desired items.
  • Locating items throughout the store based on the order list, checking for availability and quality.
  • Making appropriate substitutions when items are out of stock, communicating with the customer if necessary.
  • Selecting Packaging , and preparing the merchandise for delivery or in store Pickup.
  • Inspecting items for damage or defects before packaging.
  • Responding to customer inquiries regarding their order, including substitutions or concerns.
  • Staying updated on stock levels and reporting any discrepancies.

Finance Assistant

Agricultural Transformation (ATTSVE Project)
Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
01.2016 - 01.2023

· Perform the day to day reviewing of financial transactions to ensure that the projects finances are maintained in an effective ,up to date and accurate manner

· Review invoices and requisitions for goods and services

· Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures

· Verify invoices and coding payment documents

· Prepare batches of invoices for data entry

· Process vendor CPO for mailing

· Verify the general ledger for completeness

· Scan and tag monthly financial reports

· Ensure that all payments are endorsed by authorized signatories

· Monitor and order office supplies

· Facilitate travel and accommodation bookings and travel advances for staff

· Assist with filing system for all financial documents

· Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files

· Assist with the completion of monthly bank reconciliations

  • Maintain an up to date asset listing of agency owned equipment and furnishings
  • Assist with booking and maintenance of the project vehicles
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly Activity reports

Leason Officer/ ICO Driver

ATTSVE Project
Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
10.2015 - 05.2016

· Providing driving services to the ATTSVE Project staff, Visitors and guests.

· Supporting in the front office and reception services

· Maintains all safety and security measures for vehicle under their care.

· Ensuring that the project vehicles are is clean , fieled,lubricated and regularly serviced as per schedule.

· Ensure all vehicle tools and are well protected and handled with due care.

· Ensure any vehicle problems are reported to the senior Driver on a timely manner and seek solutions before major damage occurs.

· Collects and completes all log sheet record with vehicle KM reading ,prepare the required reports and submit to senior Driver.

· Ensure all ATTSVE Project vehicles are parked in safe and secure areas during working and non-working hours.

· Support the procure ment and logistics officer in collecting pro-formas and purchasing of goods.

· Ensure proper dispatch including documentation of all materials transported to respectve project destinations. Gives due care for the materials while loading and unloading.

· Adheres to rules and regulations of ATTSVE Project and Dalhousie University.

· Performs any other duties assigned.

Driver /Purchaser

Mennonite Economic Development Associate (MEDA)
Eltopia, Addis Ababa
09.2014 - 09.2015

· Upon the instruction of the supervisor or my delegate, transport Organization staff and others to and from desired destinations;

· Upon the instruction of supervisor or my delegate, transport goods and services to and from desired destinations;

· Treat all passengers with Christian values and attitudes.

1. Ensure all safety procedures are routinely followed up, safety checks are made before departure and adhered to on travel

· Undertake routine checks on the vehicle prior to starting travel;

· Fasten seat belt and demand travelers supposed to fasten their seat belts to do so while on travel;

· Ensured that the vehicle is serviced to the required standard;

· Familiar to the routes of Addis, hotels, airport, governmental and NGO’s offices is required.

· Report accidents immediately as they occur specifying their cause and the consequences to the immediate supervisor.

· Strictly follow traffic rules and regulation while driving;

· Make sure that non-employee duty bound travelers are not on the vehicle.

2. Handle and manage the vehicle and other resources at my disposal

· Ensure that proper standard in fuel and lubricant usage is maintained;

· Follow up regular servicing and maintenance of the vehicle;

· Keep the vehicle clean (inside and outside);

· Make sure the vehicle log book recorded properly and prepare vehicle usage monthly report;

· Performs other activities ordered by immediate supervisor.

3. Procure on procurement areas

· Collect proforma for requested items

· Collect mails and purchased items from various places.

· Deliver mails and documents to various offices in Addis, as directed by the supervisor.

· Pay utility bills like telephone, water and electricity;

· Assist timely service, annual inspection of vehicles.

· Work closely with my supervisor to ensure shuttle service arrangement for guests from HQ and related visitors are handled.

· To support the organization, administrative, and operational activities of the organization by locating competitive sources of quality goods and services which meet the organization standards?

· To negotiate favorable terms, conditions and pricing, and to arrange for delivery when and where needed.

· Developing Organization purchasing standards based upon value analysis, economies of scale, total acquisition costs, and budget limitations.

· Assisting Organization departments in locating substitute materials in cases of emergencies, material shortages, strikes, or other external circumstances.

Driver

Mennonite Economic Development Associate (MEDA}
Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
10.2012 - 09.2014

· Upon the instruction of the supervisor or his/her delegate, transport MEDA staff and others to and from desired destinations;

· Upon the instruction of supervisor or his/her delegate, transport goods and services to and from desired destinations;

· Treat all his/her passengers with Christian values and attitudes.

1. Ensure all safety procedures are routinely followed up, safety checks are made before departure and adhered to on travel;

· Undertake routine checks on the vehicle prior to starting travel;

· Fasten seat belt and demand travelers supposed to fasten their seat belts to do so while on travel;

· Ensured that the vehicle is serviced to the required standard;

· Familiar to the routes of Addis, hotels, airport, governmental and NGO’s offices is required.

· Report accidents immediately as they occur specifying their cause and the consequences to the immediate supervisor.

· Strictly follow traffic rules and regulation while driving;

· Make sure that non-MEDA duty bound travelers are not on the vehicle.

2. Handle and manage the vehicle and other resources at his/her disposal

· Ensure that proper standard in fuel and lubricant usage is maintained;

· Follow up regular servicing and maintenance of the vehicle;

· Keep the vehicle clean (inside and outside);

· Make sure the vehicle log book recorded properly and prepare vehicle usage monthly report;

· Performs other activities ordered by immediate supervisor.

Driver II

Federal HIV/SIDS Prevention & Control office
Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
05.2011 - 10.2012

· Reported and assured correction of problems found during vehicle inspection.

· Assured that the vehicle is ready for safe, legal operation prior to departing base.

· Operated the vehicle in a safe manner in compliance with Company policy

· Drove in a manner that increased comfort and safety of patients.

· Instantly reported any accident no matter how minor and handled it in compliance with instruction from the Supervisor.

· Performed minor vehicle maintenance activities including washing, cleaning, oiling, fuel checking, repairing, etc.

Ambulance Driver

Zewditu Memorial Hospital
Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
12.2009 - 11.2010

· Adhered to all appropriate local and state safety regulations.

· Completed and submitted all required product tracking paperwork.

· Maintained exterior and interior cleanliness of company vehicles.Performed minor vehicle maintenance activities including washing, cleaning, oiling, fuel checking, repairing, etc.

Education

Deploma - Accounting

St.Marry & National Collage
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09-2005

Cirtificate - Assistant Banking & Insurance Operator

Entoto M.L.V. Training Institute
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
09-2002

Certificate - Basic Computer Training

CPU Business & Information Technology College
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
09-2001

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and decision making
  • Creative problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependability and time management

Languages

English
Professional
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Digital Personal Shopper (DPS)

Walmart
11.2023 - Current

Finance Assistant

Agricultural Transformation (ATTSVE Project)
01.2016 - 01.2023

Leason Officer/ ICO Driver

ATTSVE Project
10.2015 - 05.2016

Driver /Purchaser

Mennonite Economic Development Associate (MEDA)
09.2014 - 09.2015

Driver

Mennonite Economic Development Associate (MEDA}
10.2012 - 09.2014

Driver II

Federal HIV/SIDS Prevention & Control office
05.2011 - 10.2012

Ambulance Driver

Zewditu Memorial Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2010

Deploma - Accounting

St.Marry & National Collage

Cirtificate - Assistant Banking & Insurance Operator

Entoto M.L.V. Training Institute

Certificate - Basic Computer Training

CPU Business & Information Technology College
Mekdim S Wondesen