Yohana Negussie Kidane

Yohana Negussie Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - - linkedin.com/in/yohana-negussie-ab08771a9 Summary I am an experienced Architect and HR Specialist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. As a freelancer, I’ve honed my design skills, bringing clients’ visions to life. My talent acquisition experience allows me to identify top talent for companies. I’m skilled in design thinking, attention to detail, and connecting people with opportunities. Experience Human Resources Generalist Zeleman Communications Feb 2024 - Present (6 months) • Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified talents for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. • Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute people management programs including but not limited to compensation & benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, occupational health and safety; and training and development. • Facilitate and coordinate employee engagement processes and other people management processes under the guidance of the People Manager • Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. • Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Project Development Associate & HR Specialist The Premier HR Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 (8 months) Project Development Associate • Develop technical Concepts in consultation with the management and project sponsors. • Prepare Designs and technical specifications for projects • Working with clients to determine requirements for projects • Developing initial estimates on structure costs, building time and special requirements • Preparing detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of a building project • Visiting building worksites to ensure work is being done according to architectural plans Developing. HR Specialist • Lead the Holistic HR initiatives in collaboration with the management leadership. • Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests. • Maintain both hard and digital copies of the HR division. • Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts. Yohana Negussie - page 1 • Assist with performance management procedures. • Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas. • Coordinate, Recruit, Train, Place and Follow Up tasks of the organization. • Develop products, and prepare training sessions and seminars. • Perform orientations and update records of new staff and trainees. • Produce and submit reports on general HR activity. Architectural Designer YONAGU ENGINEERING PLC Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months) Recruiter YES | Your Employment Solutions Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months) • Sourcing and evaluating candidates using various methods, including job boards, social media, and employee referrals. • Conducting interviews and assessing candidates' qualifications and fit for the role. • Researching and identifying potential candidates, and reaching out to them to gauge their interest in the position. • Keeping accurate and up-to-date records on the recruitment process and maintaining a database of potential candidates for future opportunities. • Providing guidance and support to candidates throughout the recruitment process, including answering any questions they may have about the company or the role. • Coordinating and managing interviews, providing clear communication with candidates, clients and internal teams. • Developing recruiting and sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates. • Capturing and entering client and candidate information on the appropriate platforms. • Handling full-cycle recruitment projects from initial job intake through client follow ups and placements. Architect and Interior Designer Lime Events and Design Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months) • Attending meetings with clients to discuss the needs and budget for the project. • Creating design concepts and digital presentations with finish selections, furnishings, and fixtures. • Helping with the drawing of designs by using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting. • Developing specifications for furniture. • Visiting work sites to make sure that the construction meets the schedule and design. • Preparing a bill of quantity (BOQ). • Submitting proposals for interior designs to senior Architect. Graphics Designer and Bid Proposal Assistant Center of Excellence International Consult Nov 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 months) • Preparing and organizing tender documents and supporting materials. • Responsible for end-to-end bid activities: from sourcing to submission of bids. Yohana Negussie - page 2 • Using graphics software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator to design and produce project covers that meet clients’ needs. Team Tracker AIESEC in Ethiopia Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 (10 months) • Tracking and analyzing the performance of ICX (incoming exchange) portfolio team members through weekly meetings and progress reviews. • Developing and implementing strategies to improve team members’ performance and productivity. • Collaborating with other portfolio teams to ensure portfolio-wide targets are met and providing support where required. • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of team and individual performance. • Reporting progress and team performance results to the ICX Portfolio vice president. Education Addis Ababa University Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture 2017 - 2022 Asean Online Education AOE Diploma, Project Management Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 Nazareth school High School Diploma 2004 - 2017 Licenses & Certifications Diploma in Project Management - Alison- Leadership and Reproductive Health Training 2D and 3D Modeling for Modern Product Development - Orange Digital Center Ethiopia Dereja Academy Accelerator Program (DAAP) - Dereja Skills Yohana Negussie - page 3 Organization Skills • Applicant Tracking Systems • HR Management • Project Management • Project Planning • Human Resources (HR) • Human Resource Development • Project Development • Conceptual Design • Talent Management Yohana Negussie - page 4