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Marketing Specialist, Senior Sales Consultant and Event Planner/Manager
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DAWIT HAILU

Marketing Specialist, Senior Sales Consultant and Event Planner/Manager
Enthusiastic MARKETER, using exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities to grow SALES. Using extensive industry experience to offer expert knowledge on MARKETING and SALES. Resourceful and able to creatively solve problems, with exceptional time management skills. Accomplished Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record of increasing sales, improving operational efficiency. Decisive leader, able to make quick high-level decisions about policy and strategy within fast-paced environments. The customer-focused approach in setting company goals and driving targets. Promotes an environment that encourages high performance and positive morale.
HATFAM TRADING P.L.C. / polished events
ASH WORTH COLLEGE
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Marketer
  • Fields
    Advertising
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 15+ people
  • Skills
    Uniqueness
    Attention To Detail
    Supervision
    Creativity
    Sales Management
    Charity Events
    Event Planning
    Sales Process
    Consulting
    Marketing
    Word
    powerpoint
    Competitive
    International Exchanges
    Talent Development
    Listening
    word
    Excel
    PowerPoint
  • Languages
    Amharic
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Professional
    Oromo
    Beginner
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Event organizer
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Feb 2020 - Present
- Built long-term, trusting relationships with shareholders, business partners, and other stakeholders to align goals and meet business objectives. - Responsibly managed company resources established strategic goals and formulated Strategic plans to meet the entire goals, resulting in increased profit margins and client satisfaction. - Researched and analyzed manufacturing industry, market and competitors and made informed strategic decisions to maximize profits and reduce wastage. - Monitored costs against the operating budget and made key decisions to maximize efficiencies and drive profit. - Developed and enhanced company culture by implementing different initiatives leading to decreased turnover and improved work ethic. - Undertook public speaking and representational appearances engagingly and effectively leading to increased brand awareness and 500+ new clients. - Directed and supervised the activities of 40+ staff to drive productivity and operational efficiency. - Implemented company policies and delegated duties among staff members with an emphasis on appropriate skill sets. - Provided guidance for workers as needed and approved training opportunities to increase the company knowledge base and meet strategic targets. - Evaluated the work of other executive leaders within the company, including directors, vice presidents, and presidents. - Built, advanced, and established strong personal relationships with colleagues, customers, partners, and affiliates to guarantee an extensive network of influence. - Determined the direction of a business by working with upper management and team leaders to create and implement strategies and goals. Role: As an Event Planner, responsible for coordinating events from ideation to execution. Core activities included: Conducting preliminary meetings with clients to discover the requirements for their event. Fostering relationships with a wide variety of vendors and suppliers Planning and managing all facets of an event, including logistics, scheduling, fundraising, budgeting, and execution. Providing on-site event support Conducting post-event evaluations

MARKETING AND EVENT MANAGER

Sep 2016 - Jul 2020
3 yrs 11 mos
• Secured potential affiliates and partners for the event promotions. • Conceptualized event marketing campaigns based on set targets. • Planned and monitored the marketing budget for different projects, optimizing the returns and profits against the spending. • Developed and led the marketing department of 12 and trained 10 new staff. • Liaised with media companies, suppliers, and other external contractors in all events promotional efforts. • Leveraged partnerships to expand into new markets to achieve a 15% increase in revenue. • Generated new leads through telemarketing campaigns using Hubs pot, Salesforce, and social media. • Created and planned innovative social media content, growing followers by 20% within 4months. • Managed B2B business partnerships and multi-channel marketing to harness opportunities for growth.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
2 yrs 9 mos
• Analyzed audience data to better target key user segments and adapt marketing campaigns. • Refined presentations for prospective investors using key stats, charts, and visuals to secure ETB 12,000,000.00 indirect funding. • Leveraged partnerships to expand into new markets to achieve a 14.67 % increase in revenue. • Secured potential affiliates and partners for marketing promotions. • Worked closely with the content, social, digital, email, onsite, and PR teams to ensure integrated marketing, creating a connected experience for customers. • Designed impactful digital marketing campaigns to optimize ROI to attract a number of new users. • Balanced local nuances whilst leaning into global best practices and brand guidelines. • Exceeded revenue targets by 34% through concerted telemarketing campaigns in collaboration with sales and surveying teams. • Managed B2B business partnerships and multi-channel marketing to harness opportunities for growth. • Generated new leads through surveying campaigns using Hubspot, Sales force, and the telemarketing team.

Senior Sales Consultant

Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
2 yrs 9 mos
- Created customer loyalty by adapting advice given to the customers' desires and needs. - Assisted in stock management and deliveries, keeping a tidy stockroom at all times. - Worked with the team to complete the daily and weekly routines that kept the shop safe, clean, and tidy. - Contributed to the development of the brand's image by giving a unique, personalized, bespoke luxury service. - Processed orders on sales system making sure all communication between the team was correct. - Welcomed and gave tailored advice to a demanding customer base in the store. - Ensured the store's visual standards were market- leading, carrying out visual merchandising in accordance with guidelines providing by the Manager. - Used knowledge of the sales lines and customers' preferences to reach individual and store sales targets. - Handled customer complaints with integrity and professionalism and escalated serious issues to the manager on duty for further processing. - Employed persuasive upsetting techniques to increase sales by 13%. - Employed critical analysis and exceptional communication skills to design sales solutions for customers. - Demonstrated a sales-focused approach to customer service, continually achieving goals and expanding customer base. - Managed a number of projects concurrently, using prioritizing and time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.

Teaching Professional

Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
2 yrs 1 mo
• Coordinated different school clubs with other fellow teachers to offer extracurricular options for students. • Managed student behavior through effective preventative and disciplinary measures in the classroom and school grounds. • Maintained school’s ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings through robust pastoral care approach, balancing rigorous teaching with extracurricular engagement. • Liaised with external professionals in the provision of services and support for specific children. • Participated in extracurricular activities, organizing children, and coordinating staff and parents' participation. • Marked work, providing constructive feedback, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date student progress and development records. • Organized 1:1 tutoring sessions for Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students. • Utilized a range of different practical and digital learning resources, to keep students focused and engaged. • Assisted in developing course curriculum for the upcoming year with and fellow teachers. • Regularly undertake professional development and training to keep up to date on curriculum knowledge and teaching methods. • Communicated and coordinated with parents and guardians over the progress and status of students' academic performances. • Participated, organized, and supported school functions, gatherings, events, and meetings for staff members, faculty, and teachers. • Checked, corrected, and recorded students' work and gave appropriate feedback and merits to achievements.

Teacher

Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
1 yr 0 mos
• Developed curriculum to enhance understanding of the subject, balancing national curriculum requirements with practical activities to further motivate and engage students. • Enacted child protection and safeguarding measures by liaising with student services to promote safe and stable environments for students. • Worked with other fellow teachers to support Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students, providing 1:1 sessions and updating curriculum content to different formats. • Engaged with parents to address queries, heed concerns and incorporate feedback into remote teaching delivery. • Collaborated with course leader to plan lessons, workshop effective delivery of curriculum and tasks. • Taught children aged 07– 16 in language, delivering dynamic lessons for students with a range of abilities. • Managed challenging behavior with calm and composure, keeping clear records and working with other fellow teachers to address ongoing issues and areas of concern.

Montessori Elementary teacher

Sep 2005 - Jul 2006
11 mos
• Monitored the development of students and adapted lesson planning and delivery to meet their individual needs better. • Engaged in theme planning for teaching activities, through individual and group works. • Advised school principals about the progress of students and any areas of concern while mindful of confidentiality and privacy requirements. • Delivered a range of activities to engage and motivate students to play, innovate and solve complex problems. • Developed lesson plans to best meet the educational, emotional, and social needs of students. • Adapted teaching style to the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and interests. • Planned curriculum to promote optimum educational and social outcomes. • Established literacy and arithmetic competence to students, providing additional support when needed. • Designed children's play activities to contribute to their learning and development and assisting with assessments of their achievements. • Motivated and pushed children's learning abilities through visual and tactile stimulation and encouraging varied learning experiences. • Worked with teaching and nursery assistants to plan and coordinate field trips to child-friendly playing and learning facilities. • Monitored and recorded students' educational development through regular aptitude and activity tests, reporting progress and concerns to parents during parent-teacher meetings. • Ensured health and safety processes and practices were maintained at all times for children and staff inside and outside the classroom.

Education

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
EVENT MANAGEMENT, EVENT ORGANIZING
2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
MARKETING, MANAGEMENT
2008 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
LITERATURE, LANGUAGE STUDIES
2002 - 2005