Mequanint Yalew Assefa

Mequanint Yalew Assefa

Data Analyst |R, Advanced Excel & Power BI | AI trainee |customer service| SDG-13| Climate & Environmental Sustainability Advocate |Climate Resilience Specialist

Accra, Ghana

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About

Climate and Environmental Sustainability Advocate with a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Ghana and hands-on experience in proposal development, data analysis, and community development. Proven ability to conduct research, analyze complex data using R and Power BI, and translate findings into actionable insights. Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and grant writing. Committed to driving sustainable development across Africa through evidence-based solutions and community-driven initiatives.

What I'm looking for

data cleaning, analysis and visualization, customer service, AI trainee, consultancy and researcher.

Experience

Founder

Dec 2025 – Present

Early Development Stage initiative. • Co-Founded a youth-led nonprofit focused on addressing local challenges through energy access, environmental awareness, and community development. • Actively building partnerships and preparing for first full project implementation. • ACI is a young, ambitious nonprofit in its early development phase.

Community developmentEnvironmental awarenessEnergy access

Afri Community Initiative

Affiliate Marketer

Feb 2025 – Present

• Data cleaning, analysis and visualize using Power BI. • Developed and executed affiliate marketing strategies to promote products and services across digital platforms. • Analyzed campaign performance metrics to optimize content and targeting, maximizing referral traffic and conversion rates. • Managed the full customer acquisition cycle, from initial engagement through to final sale.

RAffiliate marketingData analysisPower BI

Jevezoo/UPWORK

Conservation Alliance international

Research and proposal developer

Apr 2026 – Aug 2026

• Assisted in developing a proposal for a rural solar mini-grid project, contributing to concept notes, budgets, and technical reports. • Researched funding opportunities and supported donor applications and partnership engagement. • Participated in stakeholder engagement activities, building relationships with key partners.

Proposal developmentBudgetingStakeholder engagement

Conservation Alliance international

Airbnb Deals

Sales Representative

Apr 2024 – Oct 2025

• I participated in the Leading Dubai Real Estate Roadshow event, where I expanded my professional network and gained valuable insights into how the real estate market operates. • Consulted with clients to identify property requirements, successfully matching them with optimal Airbnb listings. • Managed client communications and scheduling, ensuring a seamless and positive customer experience.

Client consultationSchedulingReal estate market

Airbnb Deals

Community engagement

Jan 2025 – Oct 2025

• Contributed to tree planting initiatives promoting environmental sustainability. • Participated in environmental advocacy activities including beach clean-ups at Laboma and Labadi beaches. • Engaged with community members on environmental awareness campaigns.

Environmental advocacyCommunity engagementTree planting

Rotract club of university of Ghana

Volunteer and Organizer

May 2019 – Sep 2019

• Played a major role in delivering educational supplies to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. • Raised GHS 50,000+ in donations through targeted fundraising and community outreach campaigns. • Coordinated collection of spare clothing and essential items from volunteers and students' hostels.

FundraisingCommunity outreachVolunteer coordination

CAS Project

Education

University of Ghana

University of Ghana

BSc · Biological Sciences

2022 – 2025

SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOS-HGIC)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

2019 – 2021

Hawassa HGS

IGCSE Cambridge

2017 – 2019

Skills

consultancyAi traineeleadershipcommunicationAdvanced ExcelProject managementMicrosoft OfficeData VisualisationData AnalysisData ProcessingRPower BI

Languages

Amharic (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Professional working proficiency)Twi (Elementary proficiency)