Alelign Aschale's CV
- 1. C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E 1. Personal Information Name: Alelign Aschale Wudie Sex: Male Date of Birth: January 01, 1978 Nationality: Ethiopian Current Address: Gulele SC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-929-361-978 E-mail: worldclassfreedom@gmail.com P.O. Box: 150358 Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter: #alelignaschale 2. Educational Background and Qualifications Higher Education Institution Year in G.C (Ethiopian Calendar) Awards Addis Ababa University 2013 - - - - - (2005 - - - - -) PhD in Applied Linguistics and Communication Specializations on Critical Discourse Analysis (Pending) Humanitarian Academy at Harvard 2014 (2006) Certificate of Building a Better Response-BBR e-learning course IBEX Hotel & Tourism Management College 2012 - 2013 (2004-2005) Diploma in Hotel Management ( Level IV) IBEX Hotel & Tourism Management College August December 2012 CNET (Property Management Systems) Certificate (Excellent) Addis Ababa University 2008 - 2010 (2001-2002) MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (GPA: 3.88) Tsion Computer Training Center 2005-2006 (1997-1998) Diploma in Computer Science (Grade: Excellent) Bahir Dar University 2005 - 2006 (1997-1998) Higher Diploma (HDP) (Teacher Professional License) Haramaya University 2001 - 2004 (1993-1996) BEd Degree in English Language (GPA: 3.14) 3. Additional Short Term Trainings Taken and Conferences Participated Ill-being, Well-being-Rural Livelihoods in 2013: Long-term Perspectives on Development Impacts in Rural Ethiopia (October 24, 2013). Organized by World Bank in consortium with Addis Ababa University. University-Industry Linkage: Experiences from Eastern and Southern Africa (June 20, 2013). Organized by Ethiopian Academy of Sciences, Addis Ababa University and OSSREA (Organization for Social Sciences Research in Eastern and Southern Africa) Enhancing the Quality of English Language Education in Ethiopia: A Future Search Conference (March 22-24 2012). Organized by USA Embassy, Ethiopian Ministry of Education, and Ambo University in Consortium with Institute of International Education (IIE).
- 2. English Language Competence Test Examiners Training (October 17-21, 2012). Organized by Ministry of Education, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Peoples Democratic Republic Front (EPDRF) Packages and Policies: Poverty Reduction, Revolutionary Democracy, Education Policy and Packages, International Relations Policy, Agricultural Lead Industrialization Policy, Trade and Investment, Health Policy, Information, Communication and Technology, Capacity Building, etc. (from 2004 through 2008). At Digua Tsion, Bahir Dar and Debre Markos Towns Grand Organizer by Amhara National Regional State. Life Skills Training of Trainers and Facilitators (Dec.25-27, 2007/08). Organized by East Gojjam Zone HAPCO together with Debre Markos Town Education Office. Institutional Partnerships in Preventing and Controlling HIV & AIDS (2006 and 2007). Organized by Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar. Curriculum Revision, Continuous Assessment and Active Learning Methods (from 2005 through 2008). Organized by Debre Markos College of Teacher Education. HIV & AIDS Mainstreaming, Mitigation, Work Place HIV & AIDS Policy (from 2005 through 2008). Organized by Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO)-Ethiopia and National HIV & AIDS Prevention and Control (HAPCO) at Queen of Sheba Hotel, at Management Institute (Addis Ababa), at Global Hotel, at Adama and at Bahir Dar. Club Management, Psychosocial Life Skills, HIV & AIDS, and STDs (Nov.14-16, 2003). Organized by Save Your Generation Ethiopia (SYG-Ethiopia), UNICEF and Haromaya University. Population Growth, Reproductive Health and HIV & AIDS (May 22-24, 1998). Organized by Amhara National Regional State Family Planning Institute. 4. Work Experience Senior Board Member at Choke Terara Trading Share Company (CTT S.C.) from November 2016Now. Lecturer at Addis Ababa University from February 02, 2013Now. English Language Trainer (for Cabin Crew, Marketing and Management Professionals, Aviation Engineers, Finance Professionals, Call Center and Communication Staff, Security Staff, etc. ) at Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy from February 2015Now. Night Manager and Auditor at Grand Yordanos Hotel from September 05, 2013-Mrach 24, 2014. Night Manager at Semien Hotel, Ethiopia from August 01, 2013 September 04, 2013. Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Addis Ababa Arts Promotion from Oct 03, 2010-Jan 19, 2014. General Manager and Night Supervisor at Villa Verde /Tri-Up/ Hotel from Dec 27, 2012- Feb 21, 2013. Lecturer at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University from March 2012- February 21, 3013.
- 3. Housekeeping Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and Front Office Manager at MN International Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (as a trainee) from October 01-November 01, 2012. Lecturer at an IAATA accredited ATA Hotel and Tourism College (Part Time) from Nov 2012- April 2013. Editorial Board Member of the Center of Excellence for Research, Publication, and Dissemination at Debre Markos CTE from August 2010 - March 2012. Lecturer at Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), Amhara National Regional State Police College (Part Time) from September 2011-August 2011. Head of the Staff Development Unit (SDU) at Debre Markos College of Teacher Education (DMCTE) from June 2005-August 2008 As Assistant Graduate-I, Assistant Graduate-II, Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer Levels at Debre Markos College of Teachers Education (DMCTE) from July 2004- March 2012. English Language Club Coordinator at Debre Markos CTE from July 2010-March 2012; additional job. I have also participated in different HIV & AIDS clubs as a Member, as a Project Designer and Implementer, as a Club Coordinator and as Focal Person in different Educational Institutions since secondary school at Motta Senior Secondary School, Haramaya University and Debre Markos College of Teacher Education. 5. Publications and Researches 1. The Ethiopian Crosses: A Rhetoric Analysis (Presented at Warsaw University). 2. Power in the Letters of Ethiopian Rulers: A CDA of Salutations and Seals (Closings) 3. Society, State and Power in Ethiopian Education (Post 1991): A Critical Discourse Analysis. 4. Where is the Language? Incomprehensibilities in Discourse Analysis Researches at AAU. 5. AGOA and Its Success Story in Africa, Ethiopia: A Critical Analysis (Economics Discourse Research) 6. The Language Policy of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis Research (Awarded Research) 7. A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Meaning, Communication Approaches and Practices vis--vis Hospitals at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (CDA Research) 8. A Critical Discourse Analysis of Barack Obamas Speeches Vis--vis Middle East and North Africa 9. A Critical Research on the Major Challenges of the Hospitality Industry in Addis Ababa (Awarded Research) 10. Is Americas Role in Egypt in Turmoil to Ignite the Petrol? A Critical Discourse Analysis 11. Trends and Challenges of Technology Utilization in Ethiopian Hospitality Industry: A Study in the City Government of Addis Ababa 12. The Human Body Metaphors: A Critical Analysis of the Metaphoric Extensions vis--vis Amharic Language (Critical Analytic Research) 13. Chief Producer of Menkorer- a Newsletter published quarterly at Debre Markos CTE. 14. The Merits and Demerits of the Practicum Program at Debre Markos CTE (Awarded Research).
- 4. 15. Challenges of Implementing Continuous Assessment Program at Debre Markos CTE (Research). 16. Language Policy and Practices in Ethiopia during the Imperial Regimes (Historical Overview) 17. Language Policy and Practices in Ethiopia: Post 1991 (Historical Overview) 6. Awards Certificate as a promising young researcher by the Amhara National Regional Education Bureau. Certificate as Intellectual and Academic Researcher by Debre Markos College of Teacher Education (Twice). Certificate as an outstanding performance and remarkable contribution for research (CTTI-Catering and Tourism Training Institute) Certificate as an ELIC Volunteer by Addis Ababa University English Language Improvement Center (Addis Ababa University ELIC). 7. Traits I always take initiatives proactively and persistently. I am highly committed to meaningful growth and transformation; at all deeply concerned with high quality services and productions which I am oriented to efficiency and effectiveness. With my persuasive skills, I take calculated risks which I always see and act on opportunities based on carefully collected information and scientific plans. Besides, I am very assertive and use influential strategies to solve problems and handle people in an original way. I am honest, humble and wise. 8. Team Working Skills My experiences as a Hotel Manager and Supervisor at different hotels, as a Marketing and Public Relations Manager and expert at different work places, as a student, voluntary community service provider and Lecturer at Addis Ababa University, as a Lecturer at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, in Anti- HIV & AIDS club coordination and movements at Debre Markos CTE, in project design and implementation at Haramaya University, as a Staff Development Unit (SDU) Head at Debre Markos CTE, etc. boosted up my knowledge and skills to work with multilingual, multicultural, and multi-behavioral people in a positive team spirit. I take tasks of others and they take mine. We share and work with the same spirit; we speak and act similar for SMART goals. 9. Skills on Technology I have advanced computer skills on Content Management System(CMS), CNet Technologies (Property Management System), SPSS, OpenCode, social media monitoring, photo editing, web surfing and email etiquettes, software troubleshooting and system monitoring.
- 5. In addition, I have advanced Audio, Video and Audio-Visual displaying and directing skills; I have advanced media monitoring and analysis skills. 10. Language Skills I am fluent and accurate in the four language skills in English and Amharic languages as can be seen in the following table. I have many recommendations and appreciations for these languages efficacy level. Besides, I speak basic Korean, German, French and Geez languages. Language Listening Speaking Reading Writing Grammar Vocabulary Mechanics English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Korean Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Geez Good Good Good Good Good Good Good German A1.2 A1.2 A1.2 A1.2 A1.2 A1.2 A1.2 11. Hobby Surfing internet, online chatting, poem writing, reading fictions and non-fictions, watching movie, theatres and TV News, swimming, visiting historical places, museums and art galleries and taking photos and videos. 12. References Dr. Animaw Anteneh. Lecturer Addis Ababa University (AAU). College of Humanities, Language Studies, Communication and Journalism. Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Tel: +251-911-843550. Email: animawant@gmail.com Dr. Endalew Assefa. Assistant Professor and Lecturer at Addis Ababa University (AAU). College of Humanities, Language Studies, Communication and Journalism. Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Tel: +251-911-722991. Email: endexye2006@gmail.com Finally, I certify that the above information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts may be grounds for disqualification or otherwise. Name: Alelign Aschale Wudie Signature: Date: January, 2016