Meron Birihanu
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dynamic and proactive tourism professional with extensive experience gained through participation in major global tourism Expos, including representing the Slovenian pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020. Demonstrated success in promoting diverse touristic destinations at prominent fairs in Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland. In my previous role as Assistant Manager, I played a key role in developing tourism strategies for less promoted regions in Macedonia, Albania, and certain minority Italian regions in Slovenia. Currently engaged in a capacity-building project for African tourism professionals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Lovely Trips Travel Solution
Ljubljana , Slovenia
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated tours to groups.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
- Developed and implemented tourism marketing plans to promote destination awareness.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Created brochures to promote tourist destinations.
- Coordinated logistics for group tours such as transportation, meals, and accommodations.
Tourism Officer
Ganimede Viaggie
Napoli , Italy
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented tourism marketing plans to promote local attractions.
- Representing destinations on different tourism fairs.
- Organized and coordinated tours, events and activities for visitors.
- Assisted with the preparation of promotional materials such as brochures, flyers.
- Generated sales leads through networking activities with tour operators.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on topics related to hospitality management.
Junior Office Engineer
Bamacon Engineering plc
Addis , Addis Abeba
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Inspected construction sites to verify conformance with plans and specifications.
- Developed cost estimates for proposed projects based on available data.
- Provided technical support for design staff during the bidding process.
- Coordinated communication between property owners, consultants and external agencies.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Inspected work sites and monitored schedules, budgets and project plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Hawassa University
Awassa Ethiopia06-2020
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Marketing
- Travel Coordination
- Public Speaking
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Cultural Awareness
- Tour Coordination
- Tourism Development
Certification
2021 - Certificate on Destination Management Executive (CDME)
- The tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement.
- Expertise in enhancing productivity and executing business strategies.
2018 - 21 days paradigm shift training Certificate. Dawit dreams international, Addis abeba Ethiopia.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- 2021 - EXPO 2020 Dubai, Event organizer certeficate, Slovenian pavilion, Dubai
- 2022 - travel blogger Certeficate, Slovenian travel Press.
- 2022 - Top-notch event coordinator at BIT Milano, Napoli Pavilion.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Lovely Trips Travel Solution
03.2021 - 07.2023
Tourism Officer
Ganimede Viaggie
02.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Office Engineer
Bamacon Engineering plc
01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Hawassa University
2021 - Certificate on Destination Management Executive (CDME)
- The tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement.
- Expertise in enhancing productivity and executing business strategies.
2018 - 21 days paradigm shift training Certificate. Dawit dreams international, Addis abeba Ethiopia.
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