MEGDI ABEBE

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EMAIL
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248-619-6679
megdi.abebe@gmail.com
East Lansing, Michigan
megdiabebe.weebly.com

EXPERIENCE
MSU Womens Resource Center
September 2014May 2016
Department Aide
East Lansing, Michigan
Coordinated with local businesses and organizations to host educational events
as well as serve as point of contact for all logistics regarding the program
Produced professional letters/emails of intent seeking sponsorship or donations in support
of educational programs or events
Organized data entry in comprehensive Excel sheets documenting relevant information
Developed long term programming alongside colleagues in order to raise awareness for human
trafficking in Mid-Michigan
Conducted interviews and wrote stories profiling award-winning MSU women faculty and staff for
monthly newsletter
Human Rights First
September 2015December 2015
Communications Intern
Washington, D.C.
Improved long-term strategic communications and social media management
through comprehensive media research produced independently
Engaged in research, organizing data and document design for comprehensive report
Composed and edited pitches, press releases and blog posts under strict deadline
Assisted superiors in miscellaneous tasks such as drafting documents, transcribing videos and
editing pitches under short notice
MI Women Win
March 2015August 2015
Communications Associate
Lansing, Michigan
Pitched and successfully implemented communication strategy to launch brand identity among
young Mid-Michigan voters which included new sticker designs, social media strategy and video content
Organized interviews with community leaders and wrote relevant profiles and op-eds that drove traffic
Designed Tumblr blog and produced fresh digital content within designated branding guidelines
Led meetings where ideas where shared among team of creative and technical people
Media Diversity Institute
September 2014January 2015
Media Research Intern
New York City, New York
Maintained communication with global offices in NYC, London and Cairo
Wrote and edited press releases and articles pertaining to media bias toward immigrants
Conducted preliminary research on prospective collaborators and potential donors
Western Cape Network
June 2014August 2014
Office Aide
Cape Town, South Africa
Analyzed effectiveness of non-profit initiatives in the fight against domestic violence
and new HIV/AIDS infections
Designed PowerPoint presentation comprised of analysis, specifically for potential donor
viewing and evaluation
Predominantly worked unsupervised and independently

EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, Bachelor of Arts
Concentration in Community Governance and Advocacy
Focus in Sociology
Journalism, Bachelor of Arts
Concentration in Editing for Print and Online
Peace and Justice Studies, Minor

May 2016
East Lansing, Michigan