High School Board Certified

Sessen Mekonen

Atlanta, GA 404-***-**** ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Georgia Athens, GA

Bachelor of Science in Education – Communication Sciences & Disorders May 2025

• 3.97 GPA

• Clubs: Eritrean & Ethiopian Student Association, X-tension, Minorities in Communication & Sciences Disorders, ASL Dawgs, Minorities in Education, Georgia Daze Ambassador, Elevate Mentoring Dekalb Early College Academy Stone Mountain, GA

High School Diploma & Associate Degree May 2022

• 3.8 GPA/ 4.3 Weighted GPA

• 4-H Secretary & Student Government Association Member

• Full-time Dual Enrollment Student at Georgia State University

• Graduated with Associate of Science in General Studies WORK EXPERIENCE

Target Athens, GA

Service & Engagement Advocate June 2023-Present

• Greeted and interacted with customers, operated the cash register and transactions

• Scanned guest items fulfilling food-safety standards and company requirements

• Responsible for delivering orders for Drive-Up and Pick-Up within a timely manner

• Handled guests returns efficiently ensuring proper customer satisfaction

• Encouraged Target services, benefits and other store activities to guests

• Maintained cleanliness of the store and handled closing/opening procedures Starbucks Conyers, GA

Barista April 2022 – August 2022

• Greeted customers and took orders, operated cash register and transactions, and interacted with customers

• Prepared food and drink orders, ensuring customer satisfaction

• Managed inventory by recording stocks of food and beverages

• Maintained cleanliness of the store and bathrooms Georgia State University – Perimeter College Clarkston, GA Faculty Attendant June 2021 – October 2021

• Greeted and checked students into the facility

• Gave tours to prospective students and their families of the facility

• Monitored the facility and ensured student safety

• Processed check-outs & returns of equipment

• Maintained cleanliness of the facility and handled closing procedures VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Experience UGA Athens, GA

Volunteer February 2023 – May 2023

• Informed kindergarteners about lessons regarding measurements; proper ways to measure, and various ways to measure volume, length, width, and height.

• Engaged with children and read them books.

Downtown Academy Athens, GA

Volunteer March 2023 – May 2023

• Monitored children; K-5th grade, after school and assisted with their homework.

• Practiced proper behavioral expectations with the students.

• Engaged with children and created a comfortable environment. Feed the Homeless Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Volunteer June 2019 & June 2020

• Distributed meals to the homeless in downtown Atlanta with my church. Speech Family Dunwoody, GA

Shadowing June 2024-August 2024

• Shadowed board certified Speech-Language Pathologists practice in a private practice setting.

• Observed young toddlers with various language and behavioral disorders receive treatment.

• Interacted with young children with different communication styles and overcame language barriers. Able Speech & Feeding Alpharetta, GA

Shadowing December 2024

• Shadowed board certified Speech-Language Pathologists administer treatment to individuals with various disorders.

• Gained insight on proper treatment planning, goal-setting, and progress tracking tailored to individuals client needs.

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