FEVEN B. KEBEDE
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EDUCATION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ May 2024
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations,
(Specializations: Global Health, Human Security, and International Organizations)
Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Honors: Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) International Studies Honors Society, Academic University Scholarship, Dean’s List, Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Scholarship (Lider Award),
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, American Heart Association May 2021
Mental Health First Aid Certificate, National Council for Behavioral Health May 2019
First Year Foundations of Leadership, Seton Hall University Dec 2017
Social Excellence Experience, Seton Hall University Dec 2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Acute Adult, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ Sept 2020 – Nov 2020
Recorded vital signs and completed head-to-toe assessments.
Performed suctioning, wound care, and blood glucose checks.
Administered PO and GT medications and subcutaneous and IM injections safely.
Facilitated patient ambulation, turning, and elimination with bedpans and commodes.
Aided in hanging IV fluids, bedmaking, bed baths, oral care, and skin care.
Psychosocial, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ August 2020 – Nov 2020
Shadowed health care professionals to observe patients with various psychiatric mental disorders.
Acquired understanding of the use and removal of restraints and Crisis Intervention Training.
Attended AA and Al-Anon meetings to gain further insight into alcoholism.
Maternal-Newborn, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ Jan 2020 – Feb 2020
Recorded mother and baby vital signs and completed postpartum and newborn assessments.
Supported health care team in carrying out the delivery process of multiple births.
Accommodated to mothers postoperatively by providing EMLA cream for breastfeeding, bottles, and formula.
Shadowed in Labor & Delivery, NICU, and Mother-Baby unit.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President/Chairperson, Sunday School, Amanuel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church April 2017 – Dec 2022
Lead weekly Bible study sessions to the church community of 45 children.
Strengthened team building by coordinating the planning for the biggest holidays and church events throughout the year.
Organized training sessions for team members to prepare them to teach subsequent Bible Study lessons.
Secretary, African Student Association, Seton Hall August 2018 – May 2019
Documented the minutes of the meetings twice a month accurately and efficiently.
Collaborated with the executive board to plan large-scale events, including African Thanksgiving and ASA Gala.
Co-monitored a panel-based discussion and created the content for the event Bridging the Gaps.
Participant, Digital Health in Africa, Harvard University March 2018
Attended a two-day conference that held panel discussions on health, telemedicine, and business leadership within Africa.
Acquired knowledge on collaborating with investors to build infrastructure at a low cost to improve the healthcare system.
Discussed policy proposals that provide goods and services to the healthcare sectors in Africa.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute, Seton Hall March 2022 – Present
Implement logistics involving the planning and execution of the initiatives and events developed by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.
Publish the Institute’s quarterly e-newsletter, maintain an updated directory, and the Institute’s digital presence.
Support the Advisory Board, cultivate multiple high-profile corporate sponsors, and organize the Institute’s annual fundraising gala.
Intern at the Secretary General’s Office, Religions for Peace, International Secretariat Sept 2022 – Dec 2022
Maintained and updated the directory and database of interreligious councils and partners in faith-based organizations, civil society, and government.
Assisted with researching and preparing profiles on interreligious councils and religious leaders.
Prepared, submitted, and managed grant proposals, as well as prepared regular reports on specific program activities.
Assisted with providing support to the SG Office in letter writing, scheduling, and other communication tasks.
Marketing and Outreach Intern, YeneHealth, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Dec 2021 – April 2023
Lead strategy to build insightful, creative platforms that successfully stretch across multiple channels, including designing a go-to-market & company communications policy.
Brought marketing campaigns and ideas to life to meet digital and educational goals while satisfying brand approach.
Directed the execution of all materials for a brand campaign and product launch, including TV, print, brand marketing, social media, retail, experiential, and more.
Collaborated, guided, and designed the graphics and art direction for YeneHealth to ensure our brand identity is consistent at all brand touchpoints.
Graduate Assistant, Alumni Communications & Digital Engagement, Seton Hall August 2021 – Feb 2022
Assisted the Communications Team with weekly social media content and mass email communications about engagement opportunities to the alumni audience of 50K+ recipients.
Assisted with aggregating and writing content for the Seton Hall magazine and help with general administrative and database management.
Student Assistant for Educational Coordinator, TRiO Upward Bound, Seton Hall May 2018 – May 2020
Performed various administrative tasks efficiently, including filing, typing, mailing, clerical assistance, and data entry
Displayed professionalism by making and answering phone calls to parents of students in the program
Maintained confidentiality of students regarding tutoring logs, student sign-in sheets, and student assessment reports
Mentor, TRiO Upward Bound, Seton Hall Jan 2018 – May 2018
Served as a one-on-one mentor for a program participant regarding college preparedness and success
Provided academic assistance by tutoring the student in math, English, and biology
Committed to supporting positive youth development and serving as an encouraging role model for students
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The Lider Award Scholar, Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute, Seton Hall June 2019 – August 2019
Co-founded a nonprofit organization, Girls for Girls Education, to champion for the education of young girls in Ethiopia
Donated school supplies and 100+ books written in both English and Spanish to the underserved community
Utilized fundraising proceeds to rebuild the infrastructure of the school buildings
SKILLS
Bilingual (Amharic – native). Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. Proficient in social media. Experienced with STATA, and Raiser’s Edge.