1. NETSANET WAKENE
2812 26th
Street NE, Washington, DC 20018
(202) 5990069 (240) 4623147(text) netsanet.wakene@gallaudet.edu
OBJECTIVE A position within the human services field whereas I can utilize and maximize
my interpersonal skills to work with and provide support to people in need of
services.
EDUCATION Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work and minor in Family Studies, expected 2018
Cumulative GPA 3.6
Infonet College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2005)
Completed a 3Years Diploma Program in Accounting (Equivalent to US
Associate Degree)
HONORS Dean’s List Fall 2015
EXPERIENCE Cashier Sept. 2010 – June 2012
Bon Appetite Washington, DC.
▪ Served as cashier at the Plaza Dining Hall at Gallaudet University
▪ Handled cash, credit, and meal card transactions for students, faculty and
visitors.
Project Coordinator May 2008 – June 2009
Ethiopian National Association for the Deaf Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
● Administered and coordinated two programs for parents of Deaf children
and other affiliated members and professional beginners
● Taught parents of deaf children sign language
● Recruited and trained kindergarten teachers of deaf students
● Interviewed, evaluated and hired teachers, scheduled locations and times
for classes
Accountant Nov. 2006 – May 2007
VICKtory Primary School for the Deaf Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
● Audited all accounts including the cover expenses, salaries and money
coming in from the nonprofit that supported a school serving
approximately 150 students
SKILLS Fluent in Ethiopian Sign Language, American Sign Language and written
English, Project coordination and leadership, Proficient in MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook, Peachtree Accounting Software, financial,
management skills and Amharic
