Hana Teshome

Operations and executive support professional with 3+ years of experience supporting remote startups across the US and Europe. Skilled in HR operations, financial coordination, and process optimization for distributed teams. Proven track record managing employee lifecycle processes, financial workflows, and day-to-day business operations in fast-paced environments.

Operations Assistant at Hedera Dx (2025-08 – Present)

• Built and managed HR and operational infrastructure for a 30+ employee remote biotech startup across multiple EU countries
• Owned end-to-end employee lifecycle processes using Deel, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance documentation
• Processed and reconciled 300+ financial transactions annually using Yokoy, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
• Managed procurement and logistics for 150+ devices and office equipment across distributed teams
• Coordinated vendor payments, contracts, and documentation using DocuSign, improving operational efficiency and tracking

Administrative & Communications Assistant at EDTF USA (2024-12 – 2025-07)

• Assisted with administrative operations and documentation, supporting overall business execution
• Supported team operations and scheduling, contributing to improved coordination across activities
• Managed donor communications, inquiries, and database updates
• Managed records, reports, and internal documentation to ensure organization and accessibility

Virtual Assistant at Vyudu (2023-09 – 2024-11)

• Managed high-volume inbox and calendar coordination, supporting 25+ meetings and events monthly across cross-functional teams
• Streamlined internal communication and scheduling workflows, improving response time and coordination efficiency
• Supported 5 product launches by coordinating cross-functional tasks, contributing to a 20% increase in social media engagement
• Assisted with administrative operations and documentation, supporting overall business execution

Master's Degree in Civil & Architectural Engineering – Shaoxing University (2020-11)