Miriam Adugna
Kensington
Summary
Business analytics and AI professional with a strong background in data analysis, UX design, and business operations. Founded a tutoring company and led cross-functional teams to enhance performance and implement data-driven strategies. Focused on leveraging data and machine learning to develop scalable solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Data-Driven Tutor
Dream Factory Tutoring
01.2025 - Current
- Founded and scaled a tutoring business providing personalized academic support
- Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps and improve outcomes by 30%+
- Enhanced client retention and satisfaction through data-driven decision-making
- Created performance tracking systems in Excel and Google Sheets to monitor student progress
- Developed workflows for onboarding, scheduling, and client management to streamline operations
Program Coordinator & Content Strategist
Mahibere Kidusan
01.2020 - Current
- Led content strategy and production for digital media programs and interviews, increasing audience reach and engagement
- Increased viewer engagement by 25%+ through data-informed content decisions
- Analyzed audience engagement data to optimize content performance across platforms
- Managed content calendars and publishing strategies to align with audience interests, optimizing release schedules for maximum impact
- Coordinated teams, timelines, and logistics for media production and events, ensuring timely execution and high-quality delivery
Journalist & Communication Team Leader
Mahibere Kidusan
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led team of 10 to produce weekly broadcast and social media content, enhancing audience engagement
- Designed and executed digital campaigns, significantly increasing reach and audience engagement
- Conducted structured interviews and developed data-informed storytelling strategies, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences
- Produced visual and written content with Canva and media tools, enhancing communication effectiveness across platforms
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Politics
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2023
Skills
- Scikit-learn and machine learning
- Data analysis and visualization
- Statistical analysis
- SQL and Python
- Program evaluation and effectiveness
- Student performance assessment
- Educational content design
Projects
- Student Performance Analytics Dashboard, Built a dashboard using Excel and Tableau to track student progress and performance trends. Identified key factors impacting student improvement and retention. Used data visualization to support decision-making for tutoring strategies.
- Social Media Engagement Analysis, Collected and analyzed engagement data (views, likes, retention) across platforms. Used Python (Pandas) to clean and analyze datasets. Developed recommendations that improved engagement by 20%+.
- UX Research & Data-Driven Redesign (Google UX Certificate), Conducted user research, usability testing, and persona development. Designed wireframes and prototypes using Figma. Integrated user data insights to improve user experience and accessibility.
- Predictive Model: Student Success, Built a predictive model using Python (Scikit-learn). Predicted student performance based on study habits and attendance. Applied regression and classification techniques to generate insights.
Certification
Google UX Certificate, Google
Additional Information
- Event and media coordinator for large-scale conferences and programs
- Experienced interviewer, content creator, and public communicator
- Strong background in storytelling, audience engagement, and strategic planning
Languages
Native/Bilingual: English, French, Amharic
Professional: Sign Language
Timeline
Founder & Data-Driven Tutor
Dream Factory Tutoring
01.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator & Content Strategist
Mahibere Kidusan
01.2020 - Current
Journalist & Communication Team Leader
Mahibere Kidusan
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Politics
University of Maryland, College Park