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TADESSE DIMBISSO

SILVER SPRING,MARYLAND

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Determined [Job Title] adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Resourceful Project Manager with [Number] years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Alliance for Poverty Eradication and Development
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa City Administration
2011.02 - Current
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education Sector Refom Director

Ministry Of Education
01.2010 - 02.2011

· Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

· Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

· Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

· Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground and resolving the problem.

· Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

· Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

· Organized events, meetings, and conferences in a yearly, quarterly, and/or monthly basis.

· Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

· Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.

· Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

· Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.

· Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

· Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

· Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.

· Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

· Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

· Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

· Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

· Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

· Identified and communicated customer needs to supply excel capacity and quality teams.

· Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

· Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

· Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

· Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

· Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

· Managed senior-level personnel working in customer service delivery and satisfaction.

· Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

· Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and predetermined goals.

· Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Senior Planning Officer

Ministry Of Education

· Offered strategic advice and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate modifications and enhancements to operations, systems, and procedures.

· Provided support, structure, and guidance to drive organizational planning efforts.

· Furnished appropriate levels of detail to enable rapid understanding and decision-making.

· Evaluated project performance against goals and took action to address deviations.

· Facilitated coordination across entities to provide actionable information and knowledge.

· Accelerated information flow and guidance from senior leaders to synchronize and unite efforts.

· Designed, established, and maintained organizational structure and staffing to accomplish goals and objectives.

· Developed milestones, targets, and metrics to support transition planning and surge planning.

· Synchronized and integrated operational planning efforts across staff sections to develop and test transition and turnover plans.

· Used specialized planning knowledge to recommend optimal options and respond to unique circumstances.

· Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.

· Developed, strengthened, and maintained plans for various contingencies and emergency situations.

· Assessed situations to prepare and deliver important reports and presentations.

· Gathered and assessed real-time data to draft reports with recommended improvements.

· Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.

· Selected sites directed construction of protected positions and established communication.

· Oversaw facility and system updates and enhancements to keep operations in line with current demands.

· Kept communication equipment functional and ready for any need.

· Assessed reliability of information through comparison with previously evaluated information.

Supervisor

Ministry Of Education

· Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

· Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

· Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

· Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

· Supervised ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly lesson plan in teaching-learning environment.

· Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.

· Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.

· Planned, organized, and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment, and instructional materials.

· Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.

· Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.

· Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.

· Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.

· Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.

· Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.

· Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.

· Coordinated project workflows in entire departments.

· Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

· Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.

· Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.

· Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.

· Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.

Teacher

Ministry Of Education

· Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

· Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

· Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

· Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

· Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

· Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

· Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

· Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

· Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

· Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

· Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

· Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

· Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.

· Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

· Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

· Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

· Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

· Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

· Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

· Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

· Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

· Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

· Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

· Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

· Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

· Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on tests, homework, and assignment records.

Education

Master of Arts - Development Studies

International Institute of Social Studies
The Hague
2008.08 - 2009.12

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning And Management

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
07.2002 - 10.2007

Associate of Arts - Educational Administration

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
09.1998 - 07.1999

Skills

  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Balanced Score Card
  • Conflict Management
  • Budget Administration and Staff Training
  • Policy Standards and Guidelines
  • Meeting Planning and Leadership
  • Briefing Preparation
  • Field Data Collection and Review Documents
  • Communications Strategies
  • Business Operations
  • Policy Planning and Coordination
  • Local, State, and Federal Regulations
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Standards and Quality Assurance
  • Business Requirements
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Data Gathering and Documentation
  • Team Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Project Manager

Alliance for Poverty Eradication and Development
2011.02 - Current

Education Sector Refom Director

Ministry Of Education
01.2010 - 02.2011

Master of Arts - Development Studies

International Institute of Social Studies
2008.08 - 2009.12

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Planning And Management

Addis Ababa University
07.2002 - 10.2007

Associate of Arts - Educational Administration

Addis Ababa University
09.1998 - 07.1999

Senior Planning Officer

Ministry Of Education

Supervisor

Ministry Of Education

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
TADESSE DIMBISSO