Undergraduate Research
Factors Affecting the Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Micro and Small Enterprises
The Case of Hawassa City
Focus
Enterprise performance
Methods
Quantitative analysis
Region
Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Berhanesh Mesele
Agricultural Economist
I help bridge agriculture, economics, and business through research, financial analysis, and data-driven decision making.
- 3+
- Years study
- 2
- Internships
- 5+
- Certifications
About Me
Agricultural Economist with a research mindset
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Hawassa University. My academic background has equipped me with knowledge in agricultural economics, market analysis, business planning, and financial management.
During my internship and volunteer work, I gained valuable experience supporting agricultural startups, conducting economic research, preparing reports, and analyzing data. I enjoy working with teams, solving real-world problems, and contributing to sustainable agricultural development.
Data Analysis
SPSS, STATA, and Excel for real research questions.
Financial Planning
Business plans and projections for early-stage ventures.
Collaboration
Working across teams on sustainable development.
Education
Academic Foundation
2022 — 2025
B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
Hawassa University · Ethiopia
Market AnalysisBusiness PlanningFinancial ManagementEconometrics
Experience
Where I've contributed
Intern
Agriculture Business Incubation Center (ABIC)
- Supported agricultural startups and small businesses.
- Assisted in preparing business plans.
- Developed financial projections.
- Helped identify operational and financial needs of businesses.
- Learned agricultural business development and entrepreneurship.
Research Assistant (Volunteer)
Hawassa University
- Collected and analyzed economic data.
- Assisted faculty research projects.
- Conducted literature reviews.
- Prepared research reports.
- Strengthened research methodology and academic writing skills.
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Skills
What I bring to a team
Professional Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- SPSS
- STATA
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
- Computer Proficiency
Additional Skills
- Human Resource Principles
- Employability Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
Certifications
Continuous learning
Certificate
Human Resources Principles
Certificate
Employability Skills & Job Readiness
Certificate
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skillset
Marketing & Business
Cooperative sector experience
Marketing and Sales Experience
3 MonthsSaving and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO)
Business Supervisor
3 MonthsSaving and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO)
Languages
How I communicate
Amharic
Native
100%
English
Professional Working Proficiency
82%
Interests
What keeps me curious
Agricultural Data Analysis
Market Price Tracking
Agricultural Cooperatives
Business Development
Research
Contact
Let's build something meaningful
Berhanesh Mesele
Agricultural Economist