KALKIDAN DEREJE

Business Management graduate-in-progress
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KALKIDAN DEREJE

Business Management graduate-in-progress

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Business Management graduate-in-progress with hands-on experience in human resources, recruitment, talent acquisition, and organizational operations.

Personal Information

Name KALKIDAN DEREJE
Address Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Experience

Intern

Sep 2025 - Present
HR & Business Development Intern

Supported full-cycle recruitment including job posting, candidate sourcing, CV screening, and shortlisting, contributing directly to building qualified talent pipelines - Supported full-cycle recruitment - Conducted initial screening interviews - Assisted in talent acquisition strategy - Contributed to people operations - Selected as a recognized member of the Research and Development Activity initiative team - Facilitated virtual team meetings - Delivered professional presentations

Personal Assistant

Present
Personal Assistant to HR Director

Provided high-level administrative and operational support to the HR Director, managing schedules, internal communications, and confidential HR records with discretion - Provided high-level administrative and operational support - Assisted in end-to-end recruitment - Conducted initial screening interviews - Coordinated interview logistics - Supported new employee onboarding - Maintained and updated HR databases and employee records

Mental Health Trainer & Community Educator

Present
Mental Health Trainer & Community Educator

Designed and facilitated structured training programs for women and children on trauma awareness, recovery, emotional resilience, and psychological safety in community settings - Designed and facilitated structured training programs - Delivered workshops on substance abuse prevention - Educated participants on gender-based violence - Collaborated with NGO program coordinators and community leaders - Monitored participant progress and collected session feedback

Freelance Translator

Present
Freelance Translator - Amharic to English

Delivered accurate written and verbal translation services across professional, NGO, and academic environments, preserving tone, context, and cultural nuance throughout - Delivered accurate written and verbal translation services - Translated reports, official documents, training materials, and interview transcripts - Provided real-time interpretation during meetings and community sessions

Psychotherapy Practitioner

Present
Psychotherapy Practitioner

Conducted individual counseling sessions addressing stress, emotional regulation, anxiety, behavioral patterns, and personal development - Conducted individual counseling sessions - Applied evidence-based therapeutic techniques - Maintained strict confidentiality, professional ethics, and culturally sensitive practice

Education and Training

Bachelor

2026
Admas University, Addis Ababa

Business Management

Other Skills

Organizational Behavior
Cross-Cultural Communication
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Languages

English - FluentAmharic - Native

Contact Information

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