Leilt Assefa Gebeyehu

Enthusiastic, hard-working, resilient, and proactive would be the four adjectives that describe me. Having lived and worked in five different continents, including Asia (South Korea), Africa (Ethiopia), Europe (Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom), Latin America (Colombia), and the United States, I bring a diverse background, adaptability, and resourcefulness to the table. With a strong background in business administration, quality assurance, problem-solving, and sustainability, I am eager to channel my skills into your company, where I can deliver impactful results and make the world a better place.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Fresh Air Fund – Head Supervisor (Village Leader)
New York, NY, USA
June 2024 – August 2024

• Led and supervised a team of 12–15 staff, directly overseeing the safety and development of 36–48 campers from underserved communities.
• Coached and mentored staff in behavior management, conflict resolution, and team collaboration and maintained smooth communication with parents and the administration team.
• Organized and facilitated engaging village activities such as scavenger hunts, overnight hikes, workshops, talent shows, and designed cabin programs.

Brighter Generation – Diaspora Coordinator and Virtual Instructor
Remote
July 2023 – September 2023

• Mentored students to address community challenges through impactful community projects such as developing improved techniques for farming.
• Coordinated a team of 50–60 professionals across various countries and time zones to ensure efficient communication and project execution.
• Hosted the final graduation ceremony with over 1,000 attendees and managed the program’s social media platforms.
• Taught high school students to enhance their problem-solving, critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership skills.

Ambassador Theatre Group – Customer Service
Glasgow, United Kingdom
November 2022 – January 2023

• Provided exceptional customer service, assisting with seating, theater guidance, disability support, and bar selections.
• Contributed to meeting financial targets by selling products and packages at bars and in the theater.
• Identified and maximized untapped revenue opportunities, ensuring customers enjoyed their visit and wanted to return.

Sharp Aviation – Quality Assurance Intern
South Korea
October 2021 – August 2022

• Organized quality documents in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Audited and maintained personnel data for approximately 250 employees, ensuring their licenses were up to date.
• Assisted with proofreading and translating documents between Korean and English.

Research Assistant
South Korea
February 2020 – August 2021

• Assisted a professor in organizing documents, grading student papers, and designing the school website.
• Prepared research reports and summaries and presented findings effectively.
• Designed Excel spreadsheets and created exams on Google Forms.

Hitchplanner – Digital Marketing and Business Development Intern
Remote
September 2020 – November 2020

• Drafted social media content and wrote articles featured on the company’s homepage.
• Scheduled and managed content across Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram, increasing website traffic.
• Pitched marketing and advertising packages to prospective clients.

PROJECTS & OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE

Consultancy Project for Cafe Soca – Consultant
Bogotá, Colombia
October 2023 – December 2023

• Developed strategies to transition the company to a circular economy model, repurposing coffee grounds into value-added products.
• Designed zero-waste initiatives and industry partnerships to extend the lifecycle of coffee grounds.

Consultancy Project for Additive Spaces – Market Research
Barcelona, Spain
January 2023 – June 2023

• Provided market expansion strategies for a company offering 3D-printed housing solutions for vulnerable communities in Africa.

Vice President – Ethiopian Students Association
South Korea
January 2021 – August 2021

• Co-founded an organization to support Ethiopian students and professionals in South Korea, fostering academic and cultural exchange.

President – Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
South Korea
December 2020 – August 2021

• Oversaw leadership teams and served as a liaison between the advisor and members of the international honor society.

SKILLS

• Technical: Business Analytics, MailChimp, Canva, Social Media Management, Excel/Numbers/Sheets, Digital Skills, Market Research
• Soft Skills: Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, Problem Solving
• Languages: Spanish, Korean, Amharic

Master's in Global Markets Local Creatives and Sustainability at the University of Glasgow

Bachelor's in International Business Administration at Solbridge International School of Business