maria abzo
@mariaabzo
Executive Assistant and client-focused sales professional, leveraging data, operations, and communication to drive results.
What I'm looking for
I’m a highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. As an Executive Assistant to the CEO, I handle confidential information with discretion and keep operations running smoothly by organizing and prioritizing incoming requests to optimize the CEO’s time and efficiency.
I also bring hands-on experience in client relations, customer service, and sales across multiple roles. I performed accurate data entry and database management to ensure information integrity and accessibility, supported departments like marketing and sales, and coordinated with internal teams to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
In sales, I generated more than 1,000,000 birr in revenue through proactive customer engagement and effective product recommendations, and I led outbound calling efforts to contact 500+ private individuals and businesses. I’m additionally creative and people-focused, with professional art experience (20+ art pieces sold) and volunteer teaching of beginner English to underprivileged children.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant to the CEO
KJ Import and Export
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Handled confidential information with discretion and maintained professionalism under pressure. Organized and prioritized incoming requests and supported strategic planning and business operations for the CEO.
Professional Artist
Self Employed
Apr 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Created distinctive artworks using oil paints, acrylics, and watercolors, including paintings, drawings, and mixed-media pieces. Achieved successful sales of 20+ art pieces.
Client Relations Officer
Auction Ethiopia
Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)
Performed data entry and database management to ensure information integrity and accessibility. Coordinated with internal teams to improve service delivery and client satisfaction across departments.
Real Estate Sales
Noble Homes
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)
Drove real estate lead generation through calling, networking, and social media. Presented property value to convince buyers.
Sales Associate
Ker Ezhi Leather Luxury Goods Manufacturing
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)
Generated sales revenue through proactive customer engagement and product recommendations. Maintained store organization to enhance the shopping environment.
Outbound Sales Team Lead
Bilca Homebuyers
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)
Led outbound outreach by contacting 500+ private individuals and businesses by telephone to solicit sales. Performed data entry in a customer database and handled probate filing responsibilities.
Customer Service and Sales Rep
Yona Trading
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Provided product and service information and resolved customer complaints with empathy and efficiency. Managed store opening and closing procedures and used persuasive communication to influence purchasing decisions.
Volunteer Instructor
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)
Taught beginner English to underprivileged children. Researched and compiled instructional materials for instruction.
Runway Model
Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW)
Oct 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Worked as a runway model for Hub of Africa Fashion Week and had an editorial feature in Vogue Italia Magazine in 2016.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unity University
Bachelor of Arts in Management, Management
2019 - 2023
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Unity University (2019–2023).
Nazareth School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2006 - 2019
Completed a High School Diploma at Nazareth School (2006–2019).
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