Highlights:

Skills:Quantitative and Qualitative research, data analys

Analyst 05/2024 - current
Silverlight Research Expert Network, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Consulting
Market Research Analyst
Source experts matching client project’s needs. Connect experts and clients through different communication methods. Attend daily team meetings with trainer Hit phone targets for success Conducts market research on client’s request--
Freelance Analyst 08/2023 - 10/2023
Adamant Import and Export, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Consulting
Market Research through web research and field research Analytics of above research findings
Conducted extensive database searches to extract relevant information for various projects, ensuring data accuracy and completeness using SurveyCTO Led data labeling efforts, implementing best practices to enhance the quality of labeled datasets for machine learning model training. Developed and maintained documentation for data processes, labeling guidelines, and model training procedures. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define model requirements, refine features, and optimize algorithms for improved performance.--
Lecturer 02/2022 - 12/2022
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Education
Lecturer in Micoreconomics
Delivered introductory microeconomics courses for undergrad students of Public Administration Graded assignments and quizzes to students Successfully completed the course--
Business Analyst 03/2022 - 08/2023
MTI Consulting, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Consulting
Business Analyst (Remote role)
Business / Market Research via phone interviews, web research and field research Analytics of above research findings Presentations and reports development based on above analytics Working with senior business analysts / consultants in developing consulting solutions Business development support and analysis Any other related functions that the management may assign from time to time Any other administration and support services connected with or incidental to the above duties Accomplishments Executed complex database searches to extract relevant information, contributing to the development of comprehensive reports for clients. Participated in data labeling activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications and maintaining data integrity. Assisted in the training of machine learning models, contributing to the creation of predictive analytics solutions. Collaborated with senior analysts to develop and implement strategies for data optimization and model accuracy improvement. Conducted comprehensive analysis of financial statements, market trends, and competitive landscape for 5 Ethiopian state owned enterprises, resulting in the identification of cost-saving opportunities--
Consultant 02/2019 - 12/2019
Business for Social Responsibility, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: NGO
Responsible for working factories at the industrial parks and with local partners to implement Health Enables Returns(HERPrloject) in Ethiopia Activities
Accomplishment Successfully delivered the HERproject training in factories Conducted a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) project along with the local partner, EP (Enterprise Partners) in selected factories for both workers and jobseekers at HIP. On the MHM project, I prepared the questions used for conducting the research by using the Quicktap Survey application. Then, discussing it with the East African manager. and also with EP, used those questions to collect raw data both from the workers and jobseekers at HIP. Gained experience working with teams, partners and business organizations. An increased understanding of the supply chains of industrial parks Gained experience working in the field--
Research Assistant 06/2018 - 12/2018
Core Africa Group, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Market Research
Conduct desk-based & field research Present findings of the research to the Senior Researcher Complete administrative tasks for the Senior Researcher
Performed detailed desk-based research on the fast food restaurant supply chains of the world. - Based on the findings from the desk-based research, a project entitled “Supply Chain Management of Restaurant franchises in Africa: A Comparative analysis” On the entitled project, I designed the questions that were to be collected from the local fast food chains, distributed the pre-designed questionnaire to the local fast food chains in- person and recollected it for analysis. Gained knowledge of the fast food restaurant supply chains Developed both desk-based & field research skills--
Marketing Assistant 10/2016 - 12/2016
Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Investment
Provide marketing assistant in the trade & investment events that KOTRA organizes
Collect company data such as annual turnover and annual imports from business organizations of various industries in the form of distributing the Buy Korea form, also known as the Company Application form, recollect it back and build a repository of information Recruit Ethiopian buyers and exhibitors by industry, contact them either via phone or email by getting their contacts from either the Buy Korea form or other sources, invite them to the trade & investment events where South Korean products are showcased and, after receiving confrmation from the companies, make a booking for a flight and follow up. the visa application along with the South Korean Embassy Prepare an excel database of event participants' background & accommodation information Collect receipts for reimbursement from the participants Invite Ethiopian buyers to a 1:1 meeting with Korean companies and arrange the meeting schedules Recruit businesses categorically by industry and conduct a quarterly survey on import order trends from South Korea Prepare an investment guide using Vietnam’s investment guide on the investment environment in Ethiopia. Conduct desk-based research Provide administrative assistant to KOTRA staff Accomplishments Partnering with the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) to finalize the investment guide document on the investment environment in Ethiopia. The guide included information on the advantages of investing in Ethiopia, particularly on the incentives applicable to industrial parks, industrial parks’ operation period, specialized sector, investors, lease fee, area, operating fee, transportation, land lease status and the number of Korean companies involved. Prepared the 1:1 meeting for the Korea trade & investment delegation hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Energy and Natural resources of Korea and KOTRA Invited a high level delegation from Ethiopia to the 9th Korea-Africa Industry Cooperation Forum (KOAFIC) and arranged their background & accommodation information along with the Marketing & Research Manager.--
Consultant 09/2015 - 2/2016
Nexus Investment Promotion Agency, Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba Ethiopia
Industry: Consulting
Market and Industry Research
Prepare a feasibility study as per the request of a client to measure the viability of establishing businesses Conduct desk-based research & field research Identify market demand & supply gap and project demand using end user method/consumption pattern Perform a demand analysis on markets to identify forces driving its growth Scheme the marketing decisions that affect the level of demand by consumers of a product Complete technical study & financial estimation and projection Present findings of a feasibility study to the client Accomplishments Prepared a study to assess the potential and incentives provided in establishing local ballpoint pen factors--

Addis Ababa University 10/2012 - 7/2015
Addis Ababa, Adis Abeba, Ethiopia
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Economics
Completed major courses in Economics

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