Yodit Bitsuamlak
About Yodit Bitsuamlak
Yodit Bitsuamlak is a Commerce Manager specializing in Affiliate Partnerships at Hearst, with a diverse background in marketing and communications. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including Rakuten Marketing, Walmart eCommerce, and Dentsu, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic, Legal and Management Communication from Howard University.
Current Role at Hearst
Yodit Bitsuamlak serves as the Commerce Manager for Affiliate Partnerships at Hearst. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's affiliate marketing strategies. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing partnerships that enhance Hearst's commerce initiatives.
Previous Experience in Affiliate Marketing
Prior to her current role, Yodit Bitsuamlak worked in various capacities within the affiliate marketing sector. She was the Affiliate Marketing Manager at Walmart eCommerce for five months in 2019. Following that, she served as the Affiliate Marketing Lead at Dentsu from 2020 to 2021. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with extensive knowledge in managing affiliate programs and partnerships.
Educational Background
Yodit Bitsuamlak studied at Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic, Legal and Management Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Her studies spanned from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Palo Alto Senior High School from 2009 to 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Yodit Bitsuamlak gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She worked as a Public Affairs Intern at Gap Inc. in 2015, and also held positions as a Media Relations Intern and Student Ambassador at Howard University during the same year. Additionally, she interned at AARP as a Campaign Outreach Social Media Intern. These roles provided her with foundational skills in communications and public relations.
Sustainability and Environmental Experience
Before her focus on affiliate marketing, Yodit Bitsuamlak worked as a Sustainability and Environmental Specialist at Howard University for one year from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability within the university community.