• New business setup and set a strategy for it. • Develop a strategic partnership with international and local heavy construction machinery manufacturers and suppliers. • Negotiated with banks to get a better deal on bank margins. • Setting up a price for imported machineries and other construction materials. • Recruiting, training and managing staffs. • worked with marketing agencies on brand and logo for our new product lines including sanitary and white goods.

• I have helped the company with market research, developing marketing strategy and market analysis, product development, and market development for its FMCG and Biomass products. • I have led thorough market research and demand forecasts for our products in Ethiopia and international markets. • I studied investment & trading opportunities in Ethiopia and conducted a feasibility study on the company’s expansion projects (textile, plasticand carton packing, and disinfectant business units). • I have developed and executed strategic business plans to drive revenue growth for the company's existing and new business lines. • I was negotiating with governmental and non-governmental partners, banks, and international machine and raw material suppliers. • Prepared reports and presentations detailing business development activities and outlining new initiatives. • I led effective marketing, sales, and promotional initiatives to drive revenue. • I led the company's new project that aimed to diversify its existing business, and as a result, I helped the company increase its turnover by 39%. • I led a team to plan and develop winning strategies to increase sales, expand territories, and boost market positioning. • Prepared pricing strategies aligned with the budget to meet the needs of customers. • I wrote a business plan and negotiated with banks to secure $18 million in loan capital for our textile factory expansion and bamboo processing plant projects.

• Importing and distributing Industrial lab chemicals from India and Kenya, mainly for breweries • I led all the market research and development, account management, material sourcing, and negotiating on price and delivery time with clients. • We achieved a contract to deliver $65,000 worth of materials.

• I was responsible for most of the materials procured for the new plant, this accounts for more than $2.5 million worth of material procured both from the local and foreign markets • Procured more than 2000 items, such as chemicals, building materials, vehicles, and other raw materials that were critical for the project • I negotiated with the suppliers and saved 11% of the total purchase. • I accurately evaluated quotations, maintaining that quoted costs were under the budget. • I communicated changes in pricing or terms with all stakeholders to avoid negative effects on business profitability. • I evaluated new supply options for existing and emerging purchasing needs to cut costs. • I analyzed existing market conditions, product acquisition costs, and expected profit margins to determine the goods' suitability for business needs. • I processed purchase orders, arranged supplier payments, and informed management of delivery statuses for planning purposes.

• As a member of the management team, I led all purchasing activities which were essential for the hotel operations • Delivered all perishables and non-perishable materials from the local and international markets • My budget per month was $80,000 for perishable items, liquor and non-alcohol drinks, and utilities • This budget doesn't include maintenance fees, amenities procured from abroad twice a year, or annual insurance premiums

• I led negotiations with local and international building management systems, Furniture, and audio-visual equipment suppliers to close long-term contract agreements. • I created short-term and long-term goals for the company to achieve its objectives. • I produced quotes and proposals to provide value and benefits to prospective clients. • I Conducted marketing research and analysis, market development, and developed partnerships with architecture and construction companies. • I led a team of 11 engineers when participating in 3 Bids. • Among the 3 Bids I managed, the company won one of the bids worth more than $200,000. The project was a turnkey project that included, the supply and installation of a building management system, data storage systems, audiovisual systems, conference systems, and furniture. • I sold full Audiovisual systems with the data center to FM radio station in Addis Ababa. • I helped increase turnover by 24% by designing successful and profitable business strategies.