Amharic Language & AI Quality Operator

ADONAWIT BELAY

Amharic Language & AI Quality Entrepreneur Business & Research Operator

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

+251-***-***-*** **************@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adonawit-belay-835678353 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Native-level Amharic speaker and highly proficient English communicator with nearly two years of hands-on experience operating and building early-stage companies. Experienced in producing, reviewing, and refining professional English and Amharic communication, business documents, proposals, research materials, and stakeholder communications. Strong interest in AI evaluation, language quality, cultural nuance, and human-centered AI systems.

Detail-oriented, analytical, self-directed, and comfortable identifying inconsistencies, questioning assumptions, and turning observations into clear, actionable feedback. CORE SKILLS

● - Native Amharic Language Proficiency

● - English–Amharic Communication

● - Linguistic Review & Quality Checking

● - Language Naturalness & Clarity

● - Cultural Context & Nuance

● - AI-Assisted Research & Analysis

● - AI Output Evaluation

● - Critical Thinking

● - Attention to Detail

● - Structured Feedback

● - Research & Information Verification

● - Business Writing & Documentation

● - Independent Remote Work

● - Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

● - ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek & Claude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GREENPACK ETHIOPIA

Co-Founder & Deputy CEO Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

March 2026 – Present

-Co-founded and currently help operate a bio-packaging manufacturing startup focused on scalable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.

● Conduct market research, business development, stakeholder communication, negotiations, strategic planning, and proposal development.

● Regularly communicate with stakeholders in both Amharic and English, adapting language and messaging according to context and audience.

● Prepare and review business documents, research materials, proposals, presentations, and professional communications with close attention to accuracy and clarity.

● Evaluate information critically, distinguish verified facts from assumptions, and investigate unclear information before using it in business decisions.

● Use AI tools strategically for research, analysis, drafting, comparison, ideation, and workflow improvement while independently reviewing outputs for accuracy, relevance, and quality.

● Coordinate projects and communications independently in a fast-moving environment requiring organization, judgment, and attention to detail. XORIAN

Co-Founder U.S.-Based Startup January 2025 – Present/Pause Co-founded a U.S.-based functional beverage startup at age 17 and participated in developing the company from an early-stage concept.

● Conducted market and competitor research, developed business positioning, prepared proposals and business materials, and researched potential opportunities.

● Used English extensively for business communication, documentation, applications, research, and strategic materials.

● Applied AI tools to research, ideation, analysis, writing, and business problem-solving while critically reviewing generated information.

● Developed strong independent-learning, analytical, and communication skills through operating in an uncertain early-stage environment with limited resources. AI & LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

I use AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek as working tools for research, analysis, writing, ideation, and business problem-solving. My approach is not to accept AI output automatically; I actively review whether information is accurate, logically consistent, natural, contextually appropriate, and useful. My entrepreneurial work has also required continuous attention to how language communicates meaning across different audiences. I am comfortable identifying unclear wording, improving communication, asking clarifying questions, and distinguishing what is explicitly stated from what is inferred.

EDUCATION

Bistrate Gebriel International School

High School Graduate Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

● Consistently ranked among the top three students throughout high school.

● Graduated with an approximate GPA equivalent of 3.5/4.0 based on Ethiopian grading.

● Received numerous academic and achievement awards across multiple areas, including English, Mathematics, handwriting, discipline/behavior, and overall academic performance.

● Developed strong foundations in analytical thinking, communication, writing, discipline, and independent learning.

SELECTED RECOGNITION

● Featured by She Leads Africa for the entrepreneurial journey and startup work.

● Built two startups from early-stage concepts while developing practical experience across business, research, communication, strategy, and operations.

● Began entrepreneurial work at age 17, developing strong self-directed learning and problem-solving capabilities.

LANGUAGES

Amharic: Native / C2-level proficiency

English: Fluent / Near-native professional proficiency TOOLS

ChatGPT Claude Gemini DeepSeek Google Workspace Google Docs Google Drive Google Sheets Excel Canva LinkedIn Zoom Microsoft Open to learn more tools

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly self-directed and meticulous, with a strong preference for verifying information rather than guessing. Comfortable working independently, learning unfamiliar systems quickly, and providing clear, structured observations. Particularly interested in contributing human linguistic and cultural judgment to AI systems where natural language quality, accuracy, and context matter.

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