THNOS GETAHUN
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Highly motivated Criminal Justice graduate with a minor in Accounting and incoming PGDL law conversion student. With a strong foundation in legal research, critical thinking, and client communication. Experienced in non-profit organizations through leadership, volunteering, and community focused projects. Interested in advocacy, legal investigations, misconduct, insolvency, restructuring, and evidence based casework.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
The Accountability Initiative (TAI)
Philadelphia, USA
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Led community initiatives resulting in increased engagement between Temple University and Philadelphia through
panel discussions. - Mentored community children about college opportunities by sharing personal experiences.
- Volunteered to distribute food at Philly House, providing essential assistance to those in need.
Business Office Assistant
ETL
Philadelphia, USA
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Secured 100 client requests and concerns with professionalism, exceeding expectations and maintaining a 95% satisfaction rate.
- Nurtured customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction through effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Facilitated 20+ meetings to enhance communication among team members and external stakeholders, leading to improved collaboration.
President
Non Profit Organization
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Generated substantial revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships, doubling event's impact and bolstering organization's capacity to assist individuals in need, resulting in a $20,000 increase in funds raised compared to previous events.
- Coordinated logistics, suppliers, and volunteer recruitment to ensure flawless event execution and optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborated with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional experiences for participants and beneficiaries.
President
Burn Care
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Secured a $15,000 increase in funding through donations and sponsorships, allowing the organization to continue serving individuals in need.
- Managed logistics for 15 events, supervising 10 staff and recruiting 30 volunteers to ensure effective coordination and resource allocation.
- Organized 5 carnival events for non-profit, assisting over 200 impoverished children with $10,000 in cash, 500 meals, and 300 clothing items.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) -
Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom09-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Minor in Accounting
Temple University, College of Liberal Arts
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Skills
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Client confidentiality
- Strategic partnership development
- Strategic planning
- Complex problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration tools
- Corporate social responsibility
- Evidence handling
- Case documentation
- Analytical reasoning
- Project management
- Public speaking
Awards
- Certificate; Introduction to criminal law, Case Western University, 11/01/22
- High School Diploma; Outstanding Academic effort, 05/01/22
- Outstanding Leadership Certificate, Focus On Service, 08/01/22
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Full Professional
Certification
- Students Conducting No More Than Minimal Risk Research — CITI Program, issued Jan 2025, expires Jan 2028
- Practice Runs Training — CITI Program, issued Jan 2025, expires Jan 2028
- Spreadsheet Modeling Online Course, Excel 2013: Introductory Section — Harvard Business Impact Education, issued Sep 2024
- Introduction to Criminal Law Certificate — Case Western Reserve University, Nov 2022
- Outstanding Academic Effort Award — 2019–2022
- Focus on Service Award
Outstanding Leadership Certificate — Aug 2019–2022
Timeline
Vice President
The Accountability Initiative (TAI)
01.2022 - 12.2025
Business Office Assistant
ETL
06.2021 - 12.2022
President
Non Profit Organization
09.2019 - 12.2022
President
Burn Care
04.2019 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) -
Birkbeck, University of London
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Minor in Accounting
Temple University, College of Liberal Arts