Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Short Courses
Hobbies and Interests
Personal Qualifications
Timeline
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Merhawi Mengisteab Weldeab

Springfield

Summary

Accomplished Interpreter and dedicated Peer Mentor with a proven track record, showcasing exceptional computer application and listening skills. Expert in leveraging technology and interpersonal abilities to foster understanding and improve learning outcomes, demonstrating unparalleled adaptability and service focus in dynamic environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Interpreter

Resettlement Support Center (RSC-Africa)
Addis Ababa
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style.
  • Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
  • Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.

Peer Mentor and Outreach Worker

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Addis Ababa
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Counseled students on how to handle difficult situations such as bullying or harassment.
  • Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
  • Organized and led group workshops on time management, study strategies, and stress management.

Teacher, Mentor, and Director of Sunday School

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea
Adi-Keih, Massawa, Mendefera
01.1998 - 01.2020
  • Led students through safety procedures.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Personal and Secretary

Massawa
01.2005 - 01.2009

Naval Force

National Service of Eritrea
01.2000 - 01.2009

Electrician

Ghedem
01.2003 - 01.2005

Elementary Military Training

Sawa Military Training Center
Sawa
05.1999 - 12.1999

Personal Home Tutor

Mendefera

Member of Bulletin Committee

Adi-Keih

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Biblical Theological Studies

Mekane Yesus Seminary
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2024

Diploma - Political Science and International Relations

College of Arts And Social-Science (CASS)
Adi-Keih, Eritrea
01.2018

Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communications

College of Arts and Social-Science (CASS)
Adi-Keih, Eritrea
01.2011

Diploma - Nautical and Technical Profession in Electrical

Naval Training Center
Dogollo, Eritrea
01.2003

Skills

  • Computer application skills
  • Software skills
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • GeezIME software
  • Concentration
  • Decision-making
  • Listening
  • Building credibility
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Responsibility
  • Innovation
  • Service focus
  • Friendly work skills
  • Confident work skills

Languages

  • Tigrinya, native speaker
  • English, Fluent
  • Amharic, Fluent

Short Courses

  • Certificate in computer application, Asmara, Eritrea, 2004
  • Certificate in basic Arabic courses from Eritrean School of Languages, Asmara, Eritrea, 2008
  • Certificate in National and Community service teaching orientation, Adikeyih, Eritrea, 2018
  • Certificate in Theology including Christian Counseling and Servant Leadership, Meqrez Bible College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021
  • Employment Readiness and life Skills Training from WISE and UNHCR-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021
  • Capacity Building Training on Outreach Communications from EMP-DRC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022
  • Adult and Adolescent Mentorship Manual Training of Trainers from EMP-DRC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading and writing different literary works including poems, short stories, fictions and novels.
  • Swimming and taking long walks to invest in the inner self.
  • Interested in different activities involved in empowering youth.
  • Interested in volunteer activities like blood donation and Red Cross activities.

Personal Qualifications

  • Ability to cope with emotional situations.
  • Ability of generating new ideas.
  • Rare ability to work independently and solve problems.
  • Solid ability to build excellent relationships with people.
  • Excellent ability to work in teaching.
  • Possess excellent skills in English language communication and practice.
  • Excellent in time management.
  • Excellent communication skills to persuade, convince, influence and counsel.

Timeline

Interpreter

Resettlement Support Center (RSC-Africa)
11.2022 - 06.2024

Peer Mentor and Outreach Worker

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
03.2022 - 01.2023

Personal and Secretary

01.2005 - 01.2009

Electrician

01.2003 - 01.2005

Naval Force

National Service of Eritrea
01.2000 - 01.2009

Elementary Military Training

Sawa Military Training Center
05.1999 - 12.1999

Teacher, Mentor, and Director of Sunday School

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea
01.1998 - 01.2020

Personal Home Tutor

Member of Bulletin Committee

Post Graduate Diploma - Biblical Theological Studies

Mekane Yesus Seminary

Diploma - Political Science and International Relations

College of Arts And Social-Science (CASS)

Diploma - Journalism and Mass Communications

College of Arts and Social-Science (CASS)

Diploma - Nautical and Technical Profession in Electrical

Naval Training Center
Merhawi Mengisteab Weldeab