Adirah Cadavid
Augusta,GA
Summary
Compassionate volunteer professional prepared to make a significant impact in social work. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations while providing empathetic and effective support. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and flexible assistance. Skilled in active listening and conflict resolution, valued for calm demeanor and supportive nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated emergency response efforts when necessary by contacting appropriate local authorities and providing required information.
- Completed comprehensive volunteer training program, gaining essential skills in crisis intervention techniques.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and cultural competence when assisting diverse callers in distress.
- Fostered a supportive team environment with fellow crisis line volunteers by sharing experiences, offering guidance, and encouraging continuous growth.
- Improved caller well-being by actively listening and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Assisted over 200 texters experiencing suicidal ideation, utilizing active listening skills and de-escalation techniques for immediate safety planning.
Unit Training Manager
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
- Trains junior personnel in language proficiency analysis techniques and operational procedures
- Coordinates with leadership to provide ancillary training and briefings for personnel
- Maintains training folders for a 40-member flight
- Developed training plans and administered training for Air Force personnel
Arab Language Analyst
United States Air Force
01.2019 - Current
- Prepares over 250 reports from analysis of linguistic and cultural factors to access trends and patterns in target region
- Coordinates analysis information into reportable intel product and provides valuable intelligence to inform strategic policy makers
- Prepares and delivers target briefings to joint military intelligence community leadership
- Conducts thorough language analyses, resulting in accurate translations and interpretations of over 600 documents for clients.
ESL Teacher
Chungdahm Learning
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created lesson plans for native Korean speakers and taught40 students English as a second language
- Designed audio-visual didactic resources to help students develop English speaking and reading abilities
- Prepared supplemental activities to boost struggling students’ skills
Servant Leader
CDF Freedom Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Administered over 40 reading comprehension assessments and coordinated class-level assignments
- Developed progressive education plans based on reading level
- Led middle-school reading discussion groups
- Assessed underserved communities’ educational needs and provided parents with resources
- Provided Guidance and support for 70 students facing socio-economic difficulties
Education
Arabic Language Training -
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA01.2020
Military Cryptologic Language Course -
Goodfellow AFB
San Angelo, TX01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The Ohio State University
Columbus01.2015
Skills
- Organizing and maintaining meticulous records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and protocols
- Advanced multilanguage proficiency and analytic skill
- Coordinating with diverse teams to ensure the creation of actionable, intelligence products and analysis of technical data
- Exhibits emotional intelligence to support individuals facing mental health challenges, demonstrating empathy and understanding difficulties unique to the military
- Ability to guide in high-stress situations, applying effective communication to mitigate risks and ensure safety
- Mental health awareness
- Emotional support
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- AHA BLS CPR Certification
Timeline
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
03.2024 - Current
Unit Training Manager
United States Air Force
01.2022 - Current
Arab Language Analyst
United States Air Force
01.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher
Chungdahm Learning
01.2016 - 01.2018
Servant Leader
CDF Freedom Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
Arabic Language Training -
Defense Language Institute
Military Cryptologic Language Course -
Goodfellow AFB
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The Ohio State University