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Salyma Gbamele

Houston,TX

Summary

A skillful professional dedicated to meet diverse needs and addressing issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Immigration Paralegal

Berry Appleman & Leiden
, Houston Tx
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide Translation and interpretation services for French speaking foreign nationals
  • Conduct client intake interviews to determine refugee needs and eligibility.
  • Illustrate green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
  • Compile client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
  • Serve as legal team's liaison with other immigration-related service providers to improve quality of client services.

Bilingual Immigration Analyst

Fragomen
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided Translation and interpretation services to French speaking foreign nationals
  • Ensured monthly reports are prepared for Refugees and Immigrants to assist with the implementation of program evaluation measures
  • Ensured all forms/documents are reviewed and up to date according to program guidelines.
  • Performed intelligence analysis and kept clients aware of service timeline and sent reminder notices
  • Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admission to the USA and compliance.

Bilingual Case Manager

Action Wellness
Philadelphia, PA
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided Interpretation services to clients as needed
  • Developed an individualized service plan and identify activities to complete the service plan based on the client needs assessment
  • Communicated all activities, program success, and challenges with the Program Manager
  • Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of clients

Education

Master of Arts - Global Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages & Literature

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2018

Skills

  • Needs assessment
  • Progress evaluations
  • Staff Management
  • Foreign Language Software
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Ethical Codes Adherence
  • Message Translation
  • Legal Documentation Rewrites
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Access
  • Services Determination
  • Translation Requirements Outline

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Wolof
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

Berry Appleman & Leiden
01.2022 - Current

Bilingual Immigration Analyst

Fragomen
10.2020 - 01.2022

Bilingual Case Manager

Action Wellness
08.2018 - 09.2020

Master of Arts - Global Studies

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages & Literature

East Carolina University
Salyma Gbamele