Abraham Gebrehiwot

Results-driven management consultant with over 17 years of experience diagnosing a range of problems, from small businesses to multi-million pound private and public corporations, and ideating solutions. A motivated, adaptable and responsible postgraduate diploma MBA graduate seeking a position which will utilise the professional and technical skills developed through past work experiences in this field. I have a methodical, customer-focused approach to work and a strong drive to see things through to completion. This has been proved by competences in Business planning; Business Analysis; Customer Service; IT; Gathering Information; Changing and Improving / Change Management; Making Effective Decisions / Decision Making; Leadership; Communicating and Influencing / Communication; Working Together; Developing Self and Others; Managing a Quality Service; Delivering at Pace; Problem Solving; Planning and Organising; and Managing Conflict. As a geology graduate and postgraduate diploma MBA degree certified Management Consultant I consulted with management of many companies with 98% positive feedback. Looking to continue growing as a management consultant and caseworker.

Dec 2017 to Jan 2021: Management Consultant, William Lea Tag (provider of skilled business support services to financial, legal and professional services firms worldwide)

• Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate and diagnose business and management decisions across public, government, and private sectors.
• Managing key client stakeholders' relationships and supporting teams of WLT and client personnel.
• Recommended near-term and long-term solutions based on evaluation results.
• Implemented solutions to improve business efficiency, performance, cost control, and professionalization of employee base.
• Conducted one-on-one and group interviews with all levels of client business employee base to obtain accurate pictures of current business management

December 2016 - December 2017: Executive Officer, Waverley Council

• Supporting commercial negotiations, client presentations and budgets.
• Demonstrate knowledge and insight into the industry and environmental challenges being faced by Barclay’s clients in the Financial Services sector.
• At the Manager level, I developed sales activities and deepen my already strong industry alignment in preparation for more senior positions and future promotion in the firm.
• Supporting practice development to continue the growth of the business such as leading the development of propositions, training, marketing, communications and recruitment activities.
• Commitment to travel to client locations and the right to live and work in the UK.

April 2004 to June 2016: Executive Officer and Caseworker, Home Office (Immigration and Nationality Directorate)

• Researched and diagnosed business problems, including low revenue, poor morale, ineffective leadership, and no growth.
• Proposed courses of action and solutions based on industry best practices.
• Held weekly business coaching seminars and events to engage stakeholders and develop positive relationship with stakeholders.
• Led and managed more junior team members as well as supported internal projects and business development work.
• Designed new demand management models and tools to optimise contract performance and improve outcomes.
• Led and managed more junior team members as well as led and supported internal projects and business development work.
• Managed the schedule and work load of a team, provided direction on priorities of activities.
• Management, training and development of junior staff.
• Working within managing projects 

Education and Qualifications

2002 Masters, Business Administration (MBA), University of Wales

2001 MSci Geological Sciences (Hons), Imperial College of Science and Medicine

1997 A level: Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, Westminster College 

Software Skills

Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access), SPSS, CIVICA, CID, FTS and Warehouse, EMIS, DOCMAN10