Abdul Hamid Azad
Columbus,USA
Summary
Skilled interpreter and translator with comprehensive experience in facilitating seamless communication across diverse languages and cultures. Possess strong linguistic proficiency, cultural competence, and technical knowledge relevant to translating complex texts and interpreting in real-time settings. Successfully bridged language barriers in multinational companies, enhancing collaboration and understanding. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate translations under tight deadlines, ensuring smooth international relations and project success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Consultant
Jewish Family Services
Columbus, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided support in navigating online job boards and application systems to streamline the job search process for clients.
- Monitored client progress towards achieving their short-term and long-term career objectives, making necessary adjustments as needed.
Interpreter/Language Translator
Catholic Charities
San Antonio, USA
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
HR Assistant
Jones Networking
San Antonio, USA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
WIC Clerk
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, USA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to a diverse population, fostering trust and rapport with clients.
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources in order to holistically support the needs of clients beyond WIC services.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Resident Coordinator Refugee Camp
Amentum
New Jersey, USA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitated communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal resident support.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents' quality of life.
- Conducted regular property inspections to identify areas needing improvement or maintenance, maintaining a well-kept living environment for all occupants.
IT Warehouse Specialist
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
San Antonio, USA
03.2016 - 06.2021
- Optimized workstation setups for ergonomic comfort and productivity benefits for users.
- Improved user satisfaction, addressing technical inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Facilitated smooth office relocations by coordinating the disassembly, transport, and reinstallation of IT hardware components.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
Translator and Interpreter
US Armed Forces
Asadabad, Afghanistan
10.2003 - 03.2015
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
- Translated documents from [English] to [Pashto and Dari].
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Education
Graduate Certificate - English Language
Nawai Danish
Kabul, Afghanistan01.2003
High School Diploma -
Amerkhyl High School
Jalalabad, Afghanistan01.2001
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Training and facilitation
- Career assessment
- Cross-cultural communication
- Team building
- Work placements
- Outreach programs
- Customer service
- Community resource coordination
Languages
English
Professional
Pashto
Native/ Bilingual
Dari
Professional
Urdu
Limited
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Career Consultant
Jewish Family Services
10.2024 - Current
Interpreter/Language Translator
Catholic Charities
02.2024 - 07.2024
HR Assistant
Jones Networking
09.2023 - 02.2024
WIC Clerk
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Resident Coordinator Refugee Camp
Amentum
11.2021 - 03.2022
IT Warehouse Specialist
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
03.2016 - 06.2021
Translator and Interpreter
US Armed Forces
10.2003 - 03.2015
Graduate Certificate - English Language
Nawai Danish
High School Diploma -
Amerkhyl High School
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