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Sumayah Shelemew

Sumayah Shelemew

Master's Student in Islamic Finance Practice
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Sumayah, 25, Ethiopian — Aspiring Islamic Finance professional with a deep passion for meaningful impact and ethical finance. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Islamic Finance Practice, aiming to learn from the best in the industry. With a background in Business Administration and experience in exploring careers, I am especially interested in research and data analysis, Shariah-compliant product structuring, Islamic economics and Islamic social finance. Motivated to grow in a dynamic environment that values purpose-driven solutions and community empowerment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Researcher

Inceif University
06.2024 - Current
  • The Impact of Takaful on Financial Security and Social Welfare: A Shariah Perspective.
  • Utilizing Waqf Financing for Islamic Finance Training: The Case of Ethiopia.
  • Strategic Business Plan and Case Study: Padini Holdings Berhad
  • Psychological Research on Decision Making: Situational vs Dispositional Factors
  • Comparative Study on Corporate Governance Frameworks: IFSB vs Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)

Freelance Marketing & Event Planning

Self-Initiated
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with 6 small businesses to support brand promotion and organize events tailored to their goals.
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of marketing strategies across social media platforms, helping clients increase visibility and engagement.
  • Through this role, I developed strong communication, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills, while learning how to adapt quickly to client needs and manage projects independently.

Intern

Mohammed Yassin Confectionary
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supported the finance team by processing and managing financial transactions, which led to a 15% improvement in processing efficiency.
  • Contributed to the preparation of monthly financial reports, offering key insights that aided in strategic decision-making and budget monitoring.
  • Performed expense reconciliation and maintained accurate financial records, reducing reporting errors.
  • As a university student this experience helped me identify my interest in finance and data analysis.

Volunteer

Meseret Humanitarian Organization
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Youth Mentor, I dedicated my time to teaching and supporting children by helping them identify their personal needs, build self-awareness, and develop emotional resilience.
  • I conducted interactive sessions focused on communication, self-expression, and basic life skills, creating a safe and supportive environment for them to share and grow.
  • This experience strengthened my empathy, leadership, and communication skills, while reaffirming my commitment to making a positive impact in my community.

Education

Master's - Islamic Finance Practice

INCEIF University
Kuala Lumpur
06.2025 - Current

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Western University College
Addis Ababa
09.2020 - 06.2023

Skills

*Data analysis

*Research

*Public speaking

*Islamic finance

*AI applications

*Time management

Extracurricular Activities And Volunteer Work

Humanitarian Volunteer, 3 Years, Meseret Humanitarian Organization, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Actively engaged in community service and outreach programs., Assisted in fundraising, event coordination, and social impact initiatives.

Timeline

Master's - Islamic Finance Practice

INCEIF University
06.2025 - Current

Researcher

Inceif University
06.2024 - Current

Intern

Mohammed Yassin Confectionary
03.2023 - 07.2023

Freelance Marketing & Event Planning

Self-Initiated
05.2022 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Meseret Humanitarian Organization
09.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Western University College
09.2020 - 06.2023

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