I am a seasoned educationalist and business management consultant with 25-years of experience, of which six years of high-profile experience with various programs and projects. I believe to best fit for managerial position academically and personally. The most important skill I pride myself is that, I am resourceful and an avid self-starter. My experience has taught me the importance of being proactive and adapt as situations arise. When I began my current position, General Manager of a consulting firm(TACT Services Plc) residing in Addis Ababa, I learned that having technical proficiency in the company's database would help make my job a lot easier because I would have direct access to the data rather than going through another employee. Our training resources were scarce, so I self-taught myself on how to use the program for a few days and now as I look back, it was well worth the effort. I've learned that work no longer seems like a job to me when I can juggle multiple projects and can anticipate needs before they become problems. I successfully maintained consistent track records of achieving favorable results in different cases. I am confident that the skills and experience I will bring to the table is a perfect match for the managerial positions at different posts. Furthermore, as graduate of the MBA program, I possess knowledge about effective ways of initiating, designing implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs/projects to meet ambitious targets on time and within budget. I am also process-driven and meticulous in my approach to leading teams and meeting targets. Besides, my attached resume provides more details about my background and skills. There is no doubt in my mind that my combination of talents, skills and ambitions would make me a valuable asset to any company. I'd welcome the opportunity to speak further about the requirements of the position offered. Thank you, for your time and look forward to working together Sincerely, Mengesha Mekuria

1. I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)
MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
Career Summary
24 years successful track records in areas of team building/leadership, project
management, marketing and management, negotiation, and mediation, teaching, training
and development.
Skilled in needs assessment, strategic planning, priorities establishment and delegating
tasks, motivating teams to reach for their best, and following through to ensure success,
Currently the General Manager of TACT Services Plc, Management consultancy firm
working on researches,consultations,and trainings on business, education, and tannery
management where, I have achieved a career record of superior results so far.
Business Development
/ Leadership and Management/Consultative Marketing/
Education and Training
March, 2015 to date:
PhD in Management-Finance (Online), Walden University, Baltimore, USA (Reff: Jean
Gordon, RN, jeanie613@aol.com The program helps to pursue researches in areas of
corporate finance and financial management, analysis of case studies, expand expertise in
financial theories
December 2013 - April, 2015
M.A. in Business Administration (MBA-General), Alpha University College (AUC) Research
thesis entitled “Supply Chain Management in Ethiopian tanneries: practices and
performances” [Excellent], CGPA 3.57
Sept 2007 – July 2009
M.A in Educational Leadership & Management, Addis Ababa University (AAU) Research
thesis entitled “The Current Educational Decision Making Practices and Implementation in
some selected Governmental Secondary Schools of Addis Ababa City Administration”
[Very good], CGPA 3.71
Sept 1987 – Dec 1991
B.Sc.in Chemistry, Addis Ababa University (AAU) General chemistry (Major) and physics
(minor), which helps me to enhance my ability of data collection and using different
techniques of data analytics.
MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT & TRAINER

2. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)
Other Achievements
Advanced Management/Administrative trainings course in more 60 TOPICS
for nine months, Ethiopian Volunteers Association for Development (EVAD, 2007),
Statistical Process Control Certificate, Quality and Standards Authority of
Ethiopia (2006)
Professional Competence Certificate for Management consultancy, Ethiopian
Management Institute (EMI, September 2009)
Computer skill, Able to use Microsoft office Packages, SharePoint System and different
Computer Data analysis Programs like, SPSS, and Stata etc. and have driving License
Work History
Sep 2009 - Present General Manager- TACT Services Plc
Responsible for managing all activities including process needs assessment, Monitoring
and Evaluation, consultation, planning, and implementation of planned activities. Lead
and participate on stakeholders’ trainings, researches and consultancies, work towards
increasing access to diversify the action spectrum of the consulting in various ways.
Sep 2009 - Sep 2014 Lead Consultant
1. Strategies and tactics of Ethiopian leather and leather goods manufacturing
companies enter Leather-footwear and leather-products markets to selected Middle
East Countries- Leather Industries Development Institute (LIDI), Sept 2014
2. Assessment study on export market promotion strategy and new organizational
structure- Ethiopian Leather Industries Association(ELIA) September 2013
3. Survey of Markets for sourcing of raw and Semi-processed hide and skins and
export of foot wear, finished garments and leather goods in COMESA countries-
Ethiopian Leather Industries Association(ELIA) September 2011
4. The assessment of raw hide and skins marketing System in Ethiopia and
recommendation for future actions - Ethiopian Leather Industries
Association(ELIA) July 2011
5. Baseline Survey on Basic Education in Ambo and Dendi Woreda of West Shoa -
Save the Children USA, October 2011
6. Feasibility Study for the Tannery, Foot wear, and Garment Manufacturing
Expansion project for Crystal Tannery Share Company, July 2012
7. Evaluation of the All African Leather Trade Fair(AALF) - Ethiopian Leather
Industries Association ,ELIA, January 2010

3. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)
English(both spoken and written), and Amharic(Mother Tongue)
PRESENTATIONS ü
Sep 2009 – date Business/Management Trainer
Quality Management Systems (QMS), Performance management, Benchmarking, Project
Management and Programme Evaluation (Crystal Tannery Share Company, ECF fund)
Testing, questioning and Students' performance evaluation, Worksheet Usage,
progressive and self-learning for OVC Students, Self, Corporate and Progressive learning
(Former HAPCSA, Hiwot Integrated Development Agency, HIDA, USAID fund)
Entrepreneurship, small business startups and time Management, Resource Mobilization
and Club Management at school level, Teaching Methodology, Class room Management
and Student's psychology (Integrated Support for AIDS (ISAPSO), USAID fund)
Nov 2007 – July 2009 Children's Happy Home School, CHH plc
School Director; main duties involves, planning, monitoring and evaluation of teachers’
and departments duties, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. Plan, design, and
establish inter-institutional linkage internationally, nationally with local primary school.
Sept 2003 - Nov 2007 ELICO-Gloving & Hide Unit Chemist
Chemical and Physical analyst in Quality assurance and control expert operations follow-
up, in-process inspection, task force in implementing international Quality Management
System (QMS, ISO 9001& 14001) in identifying Processes sequences and interactions.
Manage and supervise junior chemists and operators in the Implementation of QMS.
March 1992 - Sept 2003 Ministry of Education, Private schools
Taught (12 years) in secondary schools, Oromiya Region, and in Private schools. My
responsibilities included Regular teaching assignment, department head, and Supervise
tutoring department for counselor of Slow Learners, Mentoring Girls and boys.
References
Tewodors Yilma Tekleab (Leather and Livestock Value Chain Specialist) Private Enterprise
Programme, Ethiopia, UKaid
Telephone: +251-911-51 73 46, Email: tewodros_yilma@dai.com
Wondu Legesse, Director General - Ethiopian Leather Industries Development Institute (LIDI)
Telephone: +251 114 39 17 00(off.), Fax: +251 114 39 22 59
Teshome Sorremssa, (Associate Professor), Addis Ababa University, Science Faculty
P.O. Box, 80122, Telephone: +251-111-242491 (off.),
Email: teshomes@bio.aau.edu.et (AAU)

4. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)
Brief summary of educational background, experience, technical skills and personal
competencies
Education  B.Sc. in Chemistry(AAU), M.A. in Educational Leadership and
Management ( AAU), MBA-General(AUC)
Work
Experience
 Lead consultant and management trainer for the past 6-years in various
project/program evaluation funded by INGOs like UNIDO,
DEFID,USAID
 General Manager TACT services Plc, Manager of HR and projects and
participate as lead consultant in contract projects
 School director, Quality Assurance and Control Chemist, and Industrial
operations expert
Knowledge  Proficient in computer skills and able to use of relevant software
applications including Microsoft office Packages, SharePoint System,
Computer Data analysis Programs like, SPSS, and Stata etc., driving
license
Skills/
Abilities
 Extensive Knowledge in program/project initiation, design, monitoring
and evaluation and database management system and able to analyze
information and evaluate options
 Expertise in reviewing M & E reports of program/project and able to
measure of impacts and share lesson learned within stakeholders;
 Design monitoring and evaluation methods, instruments/tools and
systems,
 Able to coordinate meetings and events, preparing materials and settings
 Analytical ability to interpret large data, to understand processes and
project/ Program impacts, monitoring and reporting and knowledge
sharing
 Experienced in the designing of trainings, workshops and develop log
frames and monitoring plans and management
 Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Proactive and adapt as situations arise,
Personal
Competences
 Detail orientated ,motivated, results-oriented, and an avid self-starter
 Pleasant and polite attitude at all times and work under pressure and
reflect professional standards
 Ability to work sensitively with people from different cultural
backgrounds.
 Willingness to travel and spend time in fields to project sites

5. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)

6. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)

7. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)

8. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)

9. MEKURIA ABERA MENGESHA
Addis Ababa•44•Male•Married•(+251) 930 09 82 40/ 911 42 33 06•tact_tcs@fastmail.fm
Language: English (Excellent both spoken and written) and Amharic (Mother Tongue)
I certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the
best of my knowledge. (Mekuria Abera, May 2016)