Supported fundraising and community programs serving Ethiopian families and children.
Raised $30k+ supporting families and students facing poverty in Ethiopia.
Received City of Alexandria Community Service Award for contributions through Wegene Youth Foundation.
Child Watch Associate
The St. James
07.2025 - 08.2025
Supervised children ages 2 months–12 years while providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
Led recreational and educational activities that encouraged social development and participation.
Education
B.S. - Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2030
Skills
Technical: AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Microsoft Office, Excel
Business: Market Research, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Presentations
Professional: Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication
PROJECTS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EFEB Entrepreneurship Project | The St. James Sports Complex, Researched The St. James business model, industries, competitive landscape, and market share. Interviewed the CEO to learn about business strategy, operations, and growth. Presented findings at an entrepreneurship showcase to an audience of business professionals.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation | CFO, Group Project Fall 2024, Created a company concept addressing an unmet market need and conducted supporting market research. Developed a three-year revenue and expense forecast and prepared a projected profit and loss statement.
Virginia Tech Pre-College Engineering Programs | Summer 2022 & Summer 2024, Participated in engineering design programs and developed multi-step functioning machines using the engineering design process.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Alliance, Co-Founder & President | 2024 - 2026, Co-founded a student organization that creates an open space for students to connect, collaborate, and build community.
HKC Tutoring, Tutor | 2023 - 2026, Provide math and English tutoring to elementary students and adapt teaching methods to individual needs.
Timeline
Child Watch Associate
The St. James
07.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Intern
Xometry
06.2025 - 08.2025
Secretary
Wegene Youth Club
04.2025 - 08.2026
Engineering Intern
FMC Structural Design Group
07.2024 - 08.2024
B.S. - Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering