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Entrepreneur

Ethiopia youth and prosperity • Temps partiel

Sep 2024 - Present • 1 yr 9 mos

Worked as a part-time entrepreneur supporting youth-focused development initiatives under Ethiopia Youth and Prosperity. Actively involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing projects aimed at empowering young people through entrepreneurship, skills development, and community-based economic activities. Contributed to the design and execution of small-scale initiatives that promote innovation, self-employment, and sustainable income generation for youth at the grassroots level. Participated in community outreach and engagement activities by collaborating with local stakeholders, youth groups, and partner organizations to identify challenges, assess needs, and encourage active participation in development programs. Assisted in organizing workshops, training sessions, and awareness events focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, teamwork, and personal development. Supported youth-led initiatives by helping with communication, basic documentation, promotion, and reporting of activities. Demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial mindset by managing responsibilities independently while working collaboratively with team members. Adapted to changing project requirements, solved practical problems, and ensured tasks were completed on time. Applied communication, organizational, and coordination skills to support program objectives and improve the effectiveness of implemented activities. Gained hands-on experience in project coordination, youth engagement, and community-based development work while balancing part-time commitments. .

Landscape Designer

Self Employed • Temps partiel

Mar 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 3 mos

Worked as a part-time self-employed Landscape Designer specializing in corridor development and community green garden projects, focusing on the planning, design, and enhancement of linear public spaces such as roadsides, pedestrian corridors, green buffers, and connected urban landscapes. Actively involved in creating landscape solutions that improve environmental quality, visual character, and community use while supporting infrastructure and urban development. Worked collaboratively with clients, community members, engineers, and local stakeholders to ensure designs responded to functional needs, local conditions, and project objectives. Assisted in preparing layout plans, basic drawings, visual references, and design documentation to clearly communicate design concepts. Applied climate-responsive design principles, native and adaptive plant selection, and low-maintenance landscape strategies suitable for urban and peri-urban environments. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and creative thinking by adapting designs to site constraints, budget limitations, and phased implementation requirements. Managed tasks independently, met project timelines, and maintained effective professional communication throughout the design process. Balanced aesthetic quality with practical construction and maintenance considerations. Through this role, gained hands-on experience in corridor development, community green garden planning, and sustainable landscape design.