I'm Kalkidan Birhanu, a creative and results-driven Video Editor and Graphic Designer who loves turning raw concepts into compelling visuals. I excel with the Adobe Creative Suite, OBS Studio, and Canva, delivering seamless editing, live streaming, sound design, and social media strategy. As a proactive team facilitator and collaborator, I've led community events and driven engagement through data-informed content strategies. I thrive in cross-functional settings, turning ideas into polished visuals that align with brand goals and resonate with audiences.

Kalkidan Birhanu

I'm Kalkidan Birhanu, a creative and results-driven Video Editor and Graphic Designer who loves turning raw concepts into compelling visuals. I excel with the Adobe Creative Suite, OBS Studio, and Canva, delivering seamless editing, live streaming, sound design, and social media strategy. As a proactive team facilitator and collaborator, I've led community events and driven engagement through data-informed content strategies. I thrive in cross-functional settings, turning ideas into polished visuals that align with brand goals and resonate with audiences.

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I’m Kalkidan Birhanu, a creative and results-driven Video Editor and Graphic Designer who loves turning raw concepts into compelling visuals. I excel with the Adobe Creative Suite, OBS Studio, and Canva, delivering seamless editing, live streaming, sound design, and social media strategy.

As a proactive team facilitator and collaborator, I’ve led community events and driven engagement through data-informed content strategies. I thrive in cross-functional settings, turning ideas into polished visuals that align with brand goals and resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager, Video Editor & Graphic Designer at A2SV | Africa to Silicon Valley
March 1, 2024 - Present
Host and coordinate 'Weekly Wins,' a recurring live event celebrating team achievements and fostering a strong community culture. Analyze social media performance and lead weekly strategy sessions to continuously improve digital presence and audience engagement. Spearhead design and production of visual content (graphics, videos) for internal development projects, including Adot, Akil, Rate Eat, Skill Bridge and Dime. Collaborate with project and marketing teams to ensure all visual assets align with strategic goals and maintain a cohesive brand identity.
Social Media Manager & Video Editor at Efoy Nanny And House Keeping Training Center
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Direct the social media strategy across Facebook and Telegram to build brand authority and attract new clients. Create, edit, and publish all visual content, including promotional graphics, student testimonials, and short-form videos.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at YeMuyaWeg
March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Contribute to an initiative connecting professionals by creating a continuous stream of graphics to engage and inform its target audience.
Video Editor (Intern) at Paramount Students
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Remote video editor within the creative department, collaborating with the marketing team to produce engaging video content. Successfully completed a first professional internship, gaining valuable experience in a remote, team-based environment.
Video Editor at Freelance Video Editor
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Managed video editing projects for various clients, delivering polished final products that met diverse creative briefs and deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Addis Ababa University, School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Qualifications

Create Training Videos with Powtoon
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Clipchamp Workshops
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Data Analysis Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Coding Challenge Participant
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
Volunteer Service
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education