• Results-oriented Professional with over 20 years of experience in fast-paced environments.
• Dynamic interpersonal, organizational, leadership and project management skills.
• Skilled in maintaining quality assurance, as well as regulatory compliance throughout all daily activities.
• Strong problem solving skills with a proven track record of successfully conducting training to improve employee performance.
• Possesses ability to thrive individually or in a team setting.
• In depth understanding of irrigation, weather, hydraulic engineering and aviation.

Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE) 1999-2010

General Manager, CEO

• Fulfilled key leadership position within fast paced consulting company generating $20M annually.
• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities while managing medium and large scale irrigation projects.
• Focused heavily on maintaining quality, ensuring adherence to regulations/guidelines and substantially increasing efficiency throughout all operations.
• Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to form positive relationships with local groups, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Assumed key role in development of enterprise; company became largest service provider in the industry.

Ministry of Water Resources Head Design Department 1996-1998

• Successfully managed all aspects of multiple water/irrigation projects; focused heavily on planning, organizational management and maintaining adherence to policies/procedures.
• Successful managed multiple design teams throughout department.
• Ensured small and medium scale projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
• Utilized strong industry knowledge to make recommendations to increase efficiency throughout all projects.
• Responsibilities included contractor selection, quality assurance and report generation.
• Conducted in depth training to improve performance of junior level Engineers.

Project Manager / Engineer 1991-1995

• Assumed key leadership position, ensuring irrigation projects were completed on time and within budget.
• Maintained quality control throughout all operations; generated and reviewed technical reports.
• Formed positive relationships with vendors and customers; served as a liaison between clients and stakeholders.
• Responsible for overseeing two dams and water supply projects, leading to increased safety and availability of water.
• Responsibilities included staff management, as well as oversight of contracts.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia