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Ahmed Usmaan

Ahmed Usmaan

Mankato,MN

Summary

Experienced professional interpreter and community service worker with a diverse background in healthcare, sales, and logistics.

Adept at navigating multicultural environments.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation - Professional Flight with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot.

Fluent in Arabic (including 10 dialects), English, and Somali (most populated 3 dialects).

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Sevita
408 East Main Street Marshall, MN
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals and family members to develop and implement care plans.

Community Service Volunteer

UCAP
1400 S. Saratoga Street Marshall, MN
02.2023 - Current
  • Supported underprivileged families and individuals with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
  • Assisted refugees and immigrants by providing them with essential needs.
  • Took clients shopping and accompanied them to appointments.
  • Provided rides and scheduled appointments for clients to ensure they received necessary services and support.

Professional Interpreter

Lyon County, Minnesota
Marshall, MN
09.2022 - Current
  • Interpreted communications effectively in Arabic, English, and Somali to facilitate understanding and collaboration.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry developments by attending workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses in interpretation techniques.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through strict adherence to confidentiality agreements when handling classified documents or private conversations.
  • Gained proficiency in multiple languages to better cater to diverse clientele needs in varying sectors.
  • Assisted non-native speakers in navigating complex documentation by offering expert translation services tailored to their needs.
  • Provided interpreting services for UCAP, CareerForce, Avera Marshall, and The Lyon County government center.

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart
1221 E Main St Marshall, MN
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for order completion and pickup times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently and accurately fulfilling online grocery orders.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Assisted in training new Online Grocery Associates, sharing best practices for efficient order processing and customer service techniques.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in order fulfillment, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among fellow associates.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to online orders.
  • Enhanced the online shopping experience for customers with timely order processing and communication.
  • Cooperated closely with in-store departments to ensure seamless integration of online grocery operations within the overall store ecosystem.
  • Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.

Ambassador Volunteer

Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St Marshall, MN
08.2023 - 05.2024

• Represented Southwest Minnesota State University and the Muslim Student Association at the MAS-ICNA Convention.

• Engaged with attendees to promote the university and MSA activities.

• Strengthened connections between the university and the broader Muslim community.

Warehouse Worker

Turkey Valley Farms
112 S Sixth St Marshall, MN 56258 United States
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 pounds.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.

Nursing Assistant (volunteer)

Shifa Hospital
Al Tesein Northern Street 166 Cairo Egypt
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Sales Associate

السيد المكاوي للسيارات
Fatma El-Zahraa Rd, Madinat Al-Amal, Nasr City, Ca
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for clients to recommend suitable vehicles based on preferences, budget, and requirements.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Achieved top sales performance consistently by effectively showcasing vehicles and their features to prospective buyers.
  • Increased repeat business by establishing strong relationships with clients and maintaining regular followups.
  • Provided exceptional after-sales support by assisting customers with warranty claims, maintenance scheduling, and accessory installations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly to facilitate informed decisions.
  • Offered comprehensive knowledge of vehicle operations and brand features.

Eagle Scout Project Leader

Cairo Boy-scouts
24 Abd El-Aziz Eissa, Al Asherah, Nasr City, Cairo
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
  • Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
  • Provided customer support and follow-up with members as assigned, implementing exceptional problem-solving and management and responding appropriately to inquiries.
  • Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
  • Kept assigned troop volunteers abreast of pertinent information to keep leadership members up-to-date on emerging issues and developing practices.
  • Secured parent participation in troop leadership roles by delivering new leader orientation and training in line with expectations of council's volunteer experience and policies.
  • Administered basic first aid and medications per organizational guidelines, documenting incidents and communicating details to camp director.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
  • Supervised troop volunteers and counselors in execution of unit needs to contribute to safety and healthy experience.
  • Delivered programming in line with organizational policy to members of newly-established troop until well-established and ready for independent operation.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Aviation - Professional Flight

Minnesota State University, Mankato
228 Wiecking Ctr Mankato, MN 56001
05.2027

No Degree - General Studies

Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St Marshall, MN 56258
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer Engagement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Order Accuracy
  • Complaint resolutionlead
  • First Aid Proficiency
  • Physical Fitness
  • Animal Behavior
  • Motivating Teams
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Line Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Behavioral Management
  • Progress Documentation
  • Patient Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Records Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Attention to Detail
  • Accurate Translation
  • Confidential Information Protection
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Needs Assessment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team building
  • Translation Requirements Outline
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Customer Education
  • Research and analysis
  • Demonstrations
  • International relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Program Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Guest relations expertise
  • Room Setup and Breakdown
  • Event planning knowledge
  • Sales experience
  • Budgeting and finance
  • First Aid Training
  • Food and beverage background
  • Fundraising Events
  • Security Monitoring
  • Activity Supervision
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Community Relations
  • Activity Organization
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Field Trip Supervision
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Group Supervision
  • Event Planning
  • Transportation Logistics
  • Activity Coordination
  • Equipment Setup
  • Excellent Communication
  • Staff Training
  • Safety Demonstrations

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Somali
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Sevita
06.2024 - Current

Online Grocery Associate

Walmart
01.2024 - 06.2024

Ambassador Volunteer

Southwest Minnesota State University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Warehouse Worker

Turkey Valley Farms
03.2023 - 04.2023

Community Service Volunteer

UCAP
02.2023 - Current

Professional Interpreter

Lyon County, Minnesota
09.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant (volunteer)

Shifa Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

السيد المكاوي للسيارات
03.2022 - 07.2022

Eagle Scout Project Leader

Cairo Boy-scouts
09.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelors of Science - Aviation - Professional Flight

Minnesota State University, Mankato

No Degree - General Studies

Southwest Minnesota State University
Ahmed Usmaan