Ekram Jiru

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EDUCATION & SKILLS

Bachelor of Arts in Economics Class of 2018

Pomona College, Claremont, CA

Semester Abroad: Globalization and European Economies Spring 2017 Copenhagen, Denmark

Country-focused trip: Moscow, Russia

Publications: “Infant Mortality in Ethiopia” and “Lead is Killing Our Black Children” in Black Lives Matter: Lifespan Perspectives (2017), edited By Halford H. Fairchild, Ph.D. Honors: LearnServe Innovation Award, Sponsors of Educational Opportunity Participant, Milken Scholar Relevant Coursework: Applied Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis, Economic Statistics, Economic Development, Behavioral Finance, Foundations of 2D Design Software: Stata, Microsoft Office Suite

Language: Amharic, native fluency

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pomona College Alumni and Parent Engagement Office, Claremont CA Feb 2015 – Present Star47 Lead Agent

• Contact 30-40 alumni and parents weekly to garner financial support for students ($31,148 raised to date)

• Train 8-10 agents in shift operations and provide guidance on handling difficult calls and technical issues

• Evaluate shift performances, identify areas of improvement and provide feedback to managers

• Improve employee motivation and productivity through team building and event planning Pomona College Women’s Union, Claremont CA Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 Program Coordinator

• Coordinated events focused on identity formation and community development

• Fostered a welcoming and comfortable space for students to study and host events

• Offered academic, personal and social guidance to students, referring them to on and off campus resources as needed

• Met with 12 staff members regularly to discuss progress and offer solutions to any problems Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Treasury, Washington, DC June 2016 – Aug 2016 Intern, Planning, Programming and Audit Coordination (PPAC)

• Analyzed over 90 investment proposals from IRS business offices to baseline a performance measure

• Proposed measures to improve the quality of funding proposals submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Sankofa Festival Committee, Claremont, CA Sept 2015 – Feb 2017

• Create, advertise and execute an annual African art festival that attracts over 300 guests

• Raise and allocate a $20,000 budget and oversee volunteers for the festival Pomona Black Student Union, Claremont, CA Sept 2016 – Present Co-founder

• Analyze marketing strategy to recruit members and advertise events

• Assess action plan to foster inclusivity, create sustainable legacies and advocate for students on campus IDEAS (“Inspiring Dreams, Equality and Access for Students”), Claremont, CA Oct 2014 – Dec 2016 Advocate

• Raised $5,000 to award scholarships to 5 high school seniors

• Brought awareness of issues facing Undocumented and immigrant communities QuestBridge Scholars Network, Claremont, CA Sept 2015 – May 2016 Mentor

• Mentored 12 high-achieving, first generation freshmen, focusing on providing academic, emotional, and social support

• Organized activities to foster personal growth and connect mentees to various resources Other Affiliations: Pomona College Sustainability Integration Office (Recoop Staff), Muslim Student Association, The Black Womyn’s Collective, Moneythink (Financial literacy Mentor)

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