Rahel Kebede
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Design | Lecturer
Wolkite University
Wolkite, Ethiopia
10.2018 - 03.2025
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Participated in academic committees, contributing to departmental decision-making and policy formation.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Led workshops and seminars on topics, promoting continuous learning among students and faculty.
Event Coordinator
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar , Ethiopia
07.2018 - 02.2025
- Coordinated and organized various fashion events, including shows, exhibitions, and meetings.
- Trained models in skills ranging from basic catwalk techniques to advanced choreography.
- Led team meetings to discuss design ideas and progress.
- Created detailed technical drawings for production teams.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
Fashion Designer
Enku Design
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and introduced designs that follow the overall product strategy of the brand.
- Prepared technical sketches and drawing of ideas.
- Design and develop fashion collections.
- Communicated regularly with sales staff regarding new designs and product information.
- Updated style guides according to changing market demands.
- Supervised fittings during the development stage of projects to evaluate fit and styling details.
- Collaborated with team members on all aspects of the design process from concept to production.
- Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for catalogs and websites.
- Reviewed technical specifications for fabric, fit, proportion and detailing to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Worked closely with pattern makers to ensure accuracy in garment construction.
- Created designs for seasonal collections, researching trends and fabrics to inform design decisions.
- Organized fabric swatches, patterns, trim samples and color palettes in preparation for presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Fashion Design
Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia08-2022
Higher Diploma as a certified professional teaching educator of higher education institution -
Wolkite University
Ethiopia01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Bahir Dar University
Ethiopia06-2018
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Customer relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Event coordination
- Technical sketching
- Fashion collection development
- Model training
- Visual merchandising
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking
- Research
Accomplishments
- Poster Presenter, The 11th International Conference on CTA, 2023, Bahirdar University, EiTEX
- Paper Presenter, The 2nd National Conference on Conventional and Advanced Technology in Textile and Fashion Design, 2023, Dire Dawa University
- Model Trainer, The 9th & 10th International Conference on CTA, 2021/2022, Bahirdar University
- Best Designer/Intern Collection, The 6th International Conference on CTA, 2009, Bahir Dar University
References
- Kidan Aberu, Fashion Design Department Head, Wolkite University, (+251) 993786868, kidanaberu@gmail.com
- Bekalu Lake, College Dean, Wolkite University, (+251) 911544495, bek4seni@gmail.com
- Biniyam Solomon, Dean of Apparel Faculty, Bahirdar University, EiTEX, (+251) 921243999, biniko139@gmail.com
- Adane Dagnaw (PHD), Assistant Professor at EiTEX, (+251) 985041785, habtabebaw@gmail.com
- Million Ayele, Assistant Professor at EiTEX, (+251) 985041785, milliti2000@gmail.com
Timeline
Fashion Design | Lecturer
Wolkite University
10.2018 - 03.2025
Event Coordinator
Bahir Dar University
07.2018 - 02.2025
Fashion Designer
Enku Design
07.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Fashion Design
Bahir Dar University
Higher Diploma as a certified professional teaching educator of higher education institution -
Wolkite University
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Bahir Dar University
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