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Million Teshome

@millionteshome

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Customer-focused executive & administrative assistant delivering high-quality support to senior leaders.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek an administrative or executive-support role where I can manage complex calendars, travel and events, contribute to HR programs, and improve operational efficiency.

I am a customer-focused executive and administrative assistant with over ten years supporting senior leaders across multinational environments.

At IBM in Dubai I delivered comprehensive administrative support to Vice Presidents and Directors, managing complex calendars, international travel and visas, expense reconciliation, and event logistics while advising managers on quality standards and business controls.

Previously I handled sales and marketing administration for Julphar across East & Central Africa, coordinating promotional materials, trade shows, purchase orders, and cross-departmental logistics that ensured timely delivery and client satisfaction.

I excel in event planning, stakeholder coordination, HR program support, and process documentation; I am recognized for reducing scheduling conflicts, achieving on-time travel and event delivery, and boosting engagement in HR initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global Executive Assistant

IBM

May 2015 - Jul 2024 (9 years 2 months)

Provided executive support to VPs and Directors including calendar management, international travel and visa coordination, expense reconciliation, and event logistics; improved scheduling accuracy and compliance with business controls. Supported recruitment and HR enablement programs and conducted research to inform strategic decisions.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Research

Sales & Marketing Administrator

Julphar

Feb 2012 - May 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated promotional materials, sales meetings, trade shows and logistics across East & Central Africa markets; managed purchase orders, marketing reports and customer liaison to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction. Planned and executed events and campaigns end-to-end while controlling budgets and timelines.

Event Planning Sales Support Marketing Coordination Logistics Management Reporting Customer Relations Trade Shows

Administrative Assistant

ACCA

May 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years 1 month)

Managed office administration including calendars, travel, correspondence, student queries and events for ACCA Ethiopia; maintained records, petty cash and delivered support at exhibitions to increase student engagement. Coordinated national and international travel and prepared reports and presentations.

Office Administration Travel Coordination Event Coordination Records Management Cash Handling Reporting Customer Service

Sales Representative

Reliance Africa

Sep 2007 - Apr 2008 (7 months)

Generated leads and presented sales materials for print advertising and retail clients, managed customer queries and participated in trade shows to drive sales and brand visibility. Coordinated graphic design and tracked advertisements to meet client requirements.

Sales Outreach Lead Generation Sales Presentations Client Relations Ad Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ACCA - Ethiopia

ACCA, Accounting / Professional Certification

2008 - 2011

Activities and societies: Participated in exhibitions, handled student queries and registrations, maintained records and prepared reports and presentations.

Completed ACCA-related studies while supporting administrative operations and student communications between 2008 and 2011.