KALKADAN ABIY-HAILU
Brussels
Summary
Organized Administrative Assistant experienced in assisting with daily office needs and managing general administrative activities. Successful in coordinating and executing meetings, travel, and special events. Versatile with extensive experience in various fields with many refined transferable skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef & Manager
Vegitopia
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and composed Vegan & gluten free dishes based on the Ethiopian traditional cuisine
- Invented dishes and snacks that are practical to eat with a 'street food' concept
- Run a successful pop-up restaurant in the heart of Brussels in 2023
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues
- Trained new staff on proper cooking techniques and menu items
- Collaborated with other vegan and non vegan institutions
- Currently run periodic catering services on a part time basis
Teacher
Roots Indian International School
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Taught English, French, and Art
- Prepared lessons, tests, homework assignments, Prepared & corrected assignments and exams
- Coordinated educational trips for students
- Organized scientific, cultural, and sports events.
- Coordinated educational support initiatives.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and school-wide policies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
Administrative Clerk
Getachew Molla Birbirsa Attorney in Law
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Interacted with customers, handled incoming calls, and managed appointment bookings.
- Coordinated work schedules
- Write minutes of meetings
- Attend court hearings, police station interviews and report back to manager/s
- Provided assistance to other departments when needed
- Maintained accurate records of client files including digital records
- Coordinated employee schedules such as court attendance
- Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
Administrative Office Manager
African Society For Laboratory Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed CEO's calendar efficiently
- Generated team meeting reports
- Took care of arranging travel reservations including airplane tickets and hotel accommodations for clientele.
- Maintained effective communication with donors CDC USA
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Assisted executive management with special projects as needed to support overall business objectives.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
Education
Certificate - Restaurant And Culinary Management
COOVI
Brussels, Belgium07.2018
Bachelor of Science - LLB Law
South Bank University
London, UK07.2001
Associate of Science - Business With Law
Westminster
London01.1997
Skills
- MS Office
- Resource Management
- Staff Coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Meeting facilitation
- Office Management
- Scheduling appointments
Languages
Amharic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, writing, babysitting, travelling, cooking, listening to music & dancing
Certification
- Cook & Kitchen manager
- LLB Law with Honors
- CPD - Continuing Professional Development
Timeline
Chef & Manager
Vegitopia
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
Roots Indian International School
09.2016 - 07.2017
Administrative Clerk
Getachew Molla Birbirsa Attorney in Law
02.2014 - 11.2016
Administrative Office Manager
African Society For Laboratory Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2014
Certificate - Restaurant And Culinary Management
COOVI
Bachelor of Science - LLB Law
South Bank University
Associate of Science - Business With Law
Westminster
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