Abiy W. Mekonnen
Operations Manager
Old Toronto,ON
Summary
With 10+ years of diverse professional experience, Abiy is a versatile team player with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel, and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. a proven leader with a significant background in business and media.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director, Business and Economic analyst
Maya Media and Communications
10.2021 - Current
- I oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- conducted trainings on media relations for different clients and prepared their media strategy.
- oversaw financial activities in the company
Research Editor and Adjunct Staff Writer
Ethiopian Business Review
01.2012 - 07.2022
- I wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- I cultivated dynamic skills in feature writing and business reporting by participating in workshops and training seminars.
- Suggested ways to make business contents more professional for the editorial team.
PR Manager
251 Communications
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Wrote and edited articles, press releases, web content, advertising copy, periodicals, and publications for internal and external audiences.
- Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
- Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
- Attended over 15 trade shows to preserve company relations with distributors, customers and media personnel
- Developed event recognition in press and on social media from driving increased ticket sales for successful fundraising event by 120%
Radio Cohost
Endalkena Mahder Besheger
10.2014 - 11.2020
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events, and lifestyle topics.
- Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews, and phone-ins.
- Presented news and analysis, ads, song switches, and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
Project Coordinator
YMCCD NGO
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between the donor and government offices to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record-keeping.
Editor
Ethio Sport Newspaper
10.2009 - 05.2012
- Responsible for producing news, copy editing, and overall managing editorial tasks.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- determined the readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Operation Manager
Lijinet PLC
07.2009 - 09.2009
- Responsible for supervising salespeople, preparing monthly plans, monitoring finance and production departments, and preparing weekly and monthly reports.
Reporter
Fortune News Paper
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Responsible for producing news, copy editing, and overall managing editorial tasks.
Clerk Accountant
Contractors and Trading PLC
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, annual budgets and other records.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits, and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Processed payrolls, payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Education
Diploma - Forestry
Debub University
Wondo Genet, EthiopiaBachelor of Arts - Economics
Arbaminch University
Arabaminch, EthiopiaMBA - General Business
St. Mary's University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 06.2014
Skills
- Resourceful Flexible Passionate about helping of colleagues
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Business Strategist
- Problem solver
- Negotiation
- Coaching and mentoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Director, Business and Economic analyst
Maya Media and Communications
10.2021 - Current
PR Manager
251 Communications
01.2021 - 09.2021
Radio Cohost
Endalkena Mahder Besheger
10.2014 - 11.2020
Project Coordinator
YMCCD NGO
10.2013 - 12.2015
Research Editor and Adjunct Staff Writer
Ethiopian Business Review
01.2012 - 07.2022
Editor
Ethio Sport Newspaper
10.2009 - 05.2012
Operation Manager
Lijinet PLC
07.2009 - 09.2009
Reporter
Fortune News Paper
03.2009 - 06.2009
Clerk Accountant
Contractors and Trading PLC
05.2008 - 10.2008
Diploma - Forestry
Debub University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Arbaminch University
MBA - General Business
St. Mary's University
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