Merhawit Hadush Gebremariam
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
A motivated and result-oriented professional with a background in economics and substantial experience in education, research and project management. As a certified project manager with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, I am excellent at motivating and collaborating with people, managing tasks, coordinating projects and handling multiple responsibilities to achieve desired outcomes. Experience in education and research, coupled with my adaptive nature and eagerness to learn, allows me to adopt new methods and techniques to better the organization I work for.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD OF RESEARCH, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Elim Capital Limited
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Worked on feasibility, assessments, program evaluations, and a host of other economic and social research for various programs and policies for the Kenyan government and multiple international organizations
- Designed and delivered training and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
- Continually assessed emerging trends in research methodology, incorporating best practices to maintain the organization's competitive edge.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP, SOCIAL SCIENCE & IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNIT
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with the head of the SSIU to formulate new research ideas by reviewing relevant literature for research gaps
- Participated in data collection and analysis for projects estimating the economic benefit and impact of pest control technologies
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
GENERAL MANAGER
GET Whole Sale and Retail
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed approximately 30 employees, Observed each employee's strengths, and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
INTERPRETER
NAV and Oslo Universitetssykehus
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Worked as an interpreter for NAV (the social security and employment agency in Norway by translating both Amharic and Tigrinya languages for people, usually refugees who cannot speak English or Norwegian
- Served as a medical interpreter at the Oslo Universitetssykehus, interpreting both Tigrinya and Amharic for patients to communicate with their doctors and be able to get the help they require.
ASSISTANT LECTURER
College of Business and Economics, Department of Economics, Mekelle University
09.2007 - 11.2011
- Design and distributed lecture handouts to round out material for easy access to the required reading and used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to increase student understanding and facilitate the learning process
- Delivered lectures for courses in Micro and Macroeconomics to undergraduate students in various areas of study at the university
- Oversaw undergraduate student final year projects and advised on focus, methodology, and report generation to meet the standards set by the institution
- Participated in the research and community outreach programs run by the university to better the livelihood of underprivileged communities, especially women
Education
Master of Science - Health Economics, Policy And Management
University of Oslo
Oslo NorwayMaster of Science - Coffee Economics And Science
University of Udine
Udine, Italy09-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia07-2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office, SPSS and STATA
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Excellent communication
- Research and Analysis
- Literature reviews
- Data collection
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
HEAD OF RESEARCH, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH
Elim Capital Limited
08.2020 - 12.2024
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP, SOCIAL SCIENCE & IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNIT
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
07.2020 - 12.2020
GENERAL MANAGER
GET Whole Sale and Retail
10.2017 - 04.2019
INTERPRETER
NAV and Oslo Universitetssykehus
10.2013 - 04.2016
ASSISTANT LECTURER
College of Business and Economics, Department of Economics, Mekelle University
09.2007 - 11.2011
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Master of Science - Health Economics, Policy And Management
University of Oslo
Master of Science - Coffee Economics And Science
University of Udine
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Bahir Dar
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