Business Development Project Manager

CURRICULUM VITAE(CV)

Besrat Shiferaw Phone: +251********* Email: *************@*****.*** Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Date of Birth: 19/02/1998 Nationality: Ethiopian Job Applied For

Desired Positions:

• Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

• Donor Relations Officer / Fundraising Assistant

• Business Development Associate / Operations Assistant

• Community Development Officer / Program Assistant (NGO)

• Training & Leadership Program Coordinator

• Administrative Officer / Executive Assistant

• Marketing & Communications Assistant / Content Creator Professional summary

I am motivated and adaptable, having two Bachelor's degrees, i.e. in Business Management and Industrial Engineering, supported by over five years of experience in leadership. Warehouse coordination, sales management, and business development are my proven skills. My abilities comprise project management, team management, strategic management, and proficiency in digital tools and analytical problem-solving. I am used to driving operational efficiency through the building of customer relations and developing community engagement.

An active leader with a very high moral obligation towards community development, sustainability, and social impact. A strategic thinker always eager to acquire more knowledge and professional advancement, seeking to apply his expertise in project coordination, operations, or business development in a vibrant European environment. Work Experience

Volunteer Coordinator and Leadership

University of Gondar Evangelical Christian Students Fellowship – Gondar, Ethiopia. From January 2018 to December 2023

• Led 1000+ volunteers in university events, outreach, and weekly programs.

• Managed strategic planning, logistics, budgeting, and leadership activities.

• Mentored student leaders, boosting engagement and team performance.

• Collaborated with departments and organizations to improve education and social impact.

• Enhanced support programs for students’ spiritual, personal, and academic growth Sales Supervisor

Super Double "T" General Trading PLC – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 2024 to April 2025

• Supervised more than five sales agents in their daily sales operations and placed importance on monthly sales and customer satisfaction.

• Analyzed sales performance and trained staff on outreach strategies.

• Built strong customer relations, negotiated deals, and ensured timely delivery.

• Coordinated inventory and logistics to maintain stock and improve supply chain.

• Raised monthly sales by 15% within the given term through targeted promotions and engagement in the field.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Management

Addis Amba College, Gondar, Ethiopia Year of Graduation: 2024 Cumulative GPA: 3.94

Key Courses: Strategic Management, Project Planning, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Financial Management

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia Year of Graduation: 2024 Key Courses: Operations Management, Production Systems, Quality Control, Systems Thinking, Optimization

Certifications & Training

1. Entrepreneurship Training – Focused on business ideation, risk analysis, and market fit

2. Educational Quality Assurance & Learning Material Preparation – Training on academic excellence and structured content development 3. Leadership and Coordination – Developed leadership capacity and event coordination strategies over a 5-year span

Key Skills

• Project & Team Management: Experienced in leading teams, planning events, and coordinating community programs.

• Business & Sales: Skilled in marketing, sales supervision, donor relations, and business development.

• Industrial Engineering: Knowledgeable in operations management, quality control, and process optimization.

• Digital & Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, CATIA,CAD, simulation, basic HTML, beginner JavaScript, Canva, and SEO tools.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong skills in data handling, productivity analysis, and process improvement.

Projects Vision

• Founder of Chigot – a brand focused on innovation, sustainability, and development.

• Launched blog Chigot Hustles to share entrepreneurial and project development ideas.

• Committed to launching 17 new invention, substitution and improvement projects to support sustainable development in Developing countries. Language

Amharic : Native English: fluent

References

1) EvaSUE (Evangelical Students and Graduates Union of Ethiopia) – ****@******.***

+251-**-***-**** Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2) Awash Bank – Tatariwoch prog – *******@*********.*** +251-***-**-**-** Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

3) Kelem Tutors – ****@***********.*** +251-**-***-**** CMC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

4) Tesfa Guadie, Head of Industrial Engineering, University of Gondar – *************@*****.*** Gondar, Ethiopia

5) Yemataw Moges Fasil, Dean, Addis Amba College – ****************@*****.***

+251-**-***-**** Gondar, Ethiopia

6) Ajanay Getnet, Head of Management Department, Addis Amba College – +251-**-***-**** Gondar, Ethiopia

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