Wossen Abate

Experience

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  Girma Semu Consultancy P.L.C

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

  Information Technology Expert

  - Founded the IT department and led a team responsible for software development- Assisted with network design and installation, provided hardware and software maintenance, and conducted software installation and troubleshooting.

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  Adika Events and Promotion

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Artist Manager and Logistics Coordinator

  - Handling artists that are managed by the company, - Logistics of the company and Concerts, - Album Release Parties, - Press conferences,- Meetings and Conferences, - Exhibitions and Bazaars, - CD Sales and distribution

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  Club H2O

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  Event Organizer And Public Relations

  Handle the club’s over all events, promotion and public relations. And also coming up with new ideas and different ways to make the club one of the leading clubs in Addis.

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  Sigma Entertainment

  Jul 2014 - May 2015

  Marketing Manager and Event Planner

  - Spearheaded event planning and seamless execution.- Conducted rigorous cost estimation and budget oversight to ensure efficient resource allocation.- Proactively sourced and secured sponsorships to support event goals.- Orchestrated all logistical and operational aspects of the event to ensure seamless execution.- Compiled comprehensive reports and composed detailed after-action debriefs to drive continual improvement.

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  Encore Events

  May 2015 - Jan 2017

  Co-Founder And Event Organizer

  - Managed the event and promotion team- Arranged concerts, conferences, and meetings- Handled correspondence with artists and suppliers- Prepared budgets and negotiated with artists and suppliers- Coordinated accommodations, sound checks, and venue management- Organized promotion through different outlets and hired security- Handled press conferences and event permits, ambulance, and fire brigade- Managed seating arrangements, photo and video crews, and ushers- Ensured timely and efficient payment of all parties involved- Supervised employee activities in the department and executed any other job assigned Show less

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  Movie Madness

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2021

  Founder and CEO

  - Efficiently operated a movie/games rental store- Increased profit by 20% year over year- Provided technical support to customers on their personal device- Secured a consistent customer pipeline by providing up-to-date products - Received recognition for providing white glove service - Recommended products to customers who seek advice