Aweng Abraham Juach Kelei
Eskişehir
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional with 5+ years of experience in program coordination, education, and startup leadership. Proven expertise in fostering innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and driving sustainable initiatives. Adept at participant support, content management, and strategic partnerships. Passionate about empowering African entrepreneurs through capacity-building programs. Fluent in English, Arabic, Dinka, and Turkish (C1).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CO-Founder & COO | CHARECO | 2023–Present
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
- Co-launched a sustainable charcoal briquette venture, winning Runner-Up in the 2024 Iris Seed Prize ($5K) and recognition among Global Top 100 Innovate-4-Nature Awardees.
- Coordinated partnerships with 10+ environmental NGOs and streamlined operational workflows, boosting production efficiency by 30%.
- Designed and delivered entrepreneurial training modules for 200+ participants, improving venture scalability.
Marketing Intern | Tarz Taban Sole Company
Tarz Taban
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed multi-channel campaigns (social media, email) that increased brand engagement by 40% and supported a 15% revenue boost for eco-friendly products.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities, contributing to strategic planning sessions.
Scholarship Application Consultant |
Self-employeed
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Mentored 50+ students in grant writing and proposal development, achieving a 90% success rate in scholarship approvals.
- Collaborated with educational institutions to integrate digital tools for application tracking and feedback.
Mathematics Teacher & IT Instructor |
Bor Model Secondary School (South Sudan)
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed a tech-integrated curriculum that improved student exam scores by 25%.
- Trained 10+ educators on digital tools to enhance classroom engagement.
Community Campaign Manager
Médecins Sans Frontières (Msf) International
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Coordinated health awareness campaigns reaching 5,000+ community members, partnering with local NGOs to improve resource distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Education & Instructional Technology
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey 04.2001 -
BBA - Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Technology
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Program Coordination & Project Management
Timeline
CO-Founder & COO | CHARECO | 2023–Present
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Marketing Intern | Tarz Taban Sole Company
Tarz Taban
06.2022 - 10.2023
Scholarship Application Consultant |
Self-employeed
02.2018 - 09.2022
Mathematics Teacher & IT Instructor |
Bor Model Secondary School (South Sudan)
04.2017 - 10.2018
Community Campaign Manager
Médecins Sans Frontières (Msf) International
12.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Education & Instructional Technology
Anadolu University
04.2001 -
BBA - Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Technology
Anadolu University
04.2001 -