Emmanuel Chane
Silver Spring
Summary
Sophomore Civil Engineering student with hands-on technical experience and a background in computer science. Demonstrated leadership as a peer mentor, strong teamwork skills from campus employment, and practical construction experience including welding and fabrication. Brings effective communication, multilingual abilities, and programming fundamentals in Java and Python, with a growing focus on applying technical and analytical skills to civil engineering projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
Generation One LLC
Blacksburg, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Provided peer mentoring and academic support
- Assisted students with goal-setting, accountability, and personal development
- Communicated regularly with supervisors and mentees
- Supported fellow students in adapting to academic challenges and university resources.
Food Service Worker
West End Market
Blacksburg, VA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted with food preparation and assembly for daily service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to meet health standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food delivery to customers.
Apprentice Welder
Cherenet Construction
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed welding tasks on construction-related projects
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment and reduce hazards.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance during tasks.
- Collaborated with senior welders to learn advanced techniques and improve skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia02.2026
Lycée Guebre-Mariam
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.2024
Skills
- Team collaboration in fast-paced environments
- Leadership and peer mentoring
- Programming fundamentals (Java, Python)
- Multilingual communication (trilingual)
- Hands-on technical experience (welding, fabrication)
Certification
- French Baccalauréat specializing in Math and Computer Science
- TOEFL Certificate of proficiency in English
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Cherenet Chane - General Contractor and CEO for Cherenet Construction
- chanecherenet@gmail.com
- +251 911209279
Kyia Williams - Student Support and Success Coordinator for Generation One LLC
- kyiawilliams@vt.edu
- 540-231-0445
Timeline
Student Peer Mentor
Generation One LLC
08.2025 - Current
Food Service Worker
West End Market
04.2025 - 05.2025
Apprentice Welder
Cherenet Construction
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lycée Guebre-Mariam
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech