Azadeh Hamedi
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled dental assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Also, passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farsi, Dari Interpreter
Ad Astra
10.2022 - Current
- Provided oral interpretations and also translation for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- linguistic assistance to federal agencies and provided Farsi<>English and Dari<>English interpreting and translation
- Provided quality control to ensure accuracy of Farsi<>English and Dari<>English translations
- Reported and advised federal agencies on political, religious, cultural, and social issues that occurred at federal facilities (Office of Refugee Resettlement)
Farsi, Dari Interpreter
Prescient Technology
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered linguistic assistance to federal agencies and provided Farsi<>English and Dari<>English interpreting and translation
- Served as an interpreter to facilitate dialogue and negotiations between refugees and federal agencies
- Provided quality control to ensure accuracy of Farsi<>English and Dari<>English translations
- Taught English, Math, and Science to Afghan youth
- Reported and advised federal agencies on political, religious, cultural, and social issues that occurred at federal facilities (Office of Refugee Resettlement)
Media Analyst
Persumedia
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Investigated, read, identified, collected, and analyzed OSINT and publicly available information (PAI) in Farsi and English media and social media to prepare regularly scheduled and ad hoc reports to supervisors and clients in support of social media activities and engagements.
- Utilized native Farsi language capabilities to read, analyze, and draft reports regarding regional and ideological discussions in the Farsi language media environment to support social media operations.
- Utilized open-source platforms and in-house software and tools to target and provide research and analyses of persons and groups of interest.
- Demonstrated high-level reading and writing capability in Farsi and English to support social media operations.
- Attended collaborative meetings and briefed reports to supervisors and colleagues highlighting risk assessments and trend analyses.
Dental Assistant
Fairfax County Government
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Children's Dental Care P.C.
03.2011 - 02.2014
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and prep the room for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, using and applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Beverly Pediatric Dentistry
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Performed chair-side duties. Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Typed patient data into computer system using dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tehran University
01.2004
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Data Gathering
- Dental Impressions
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Patient Schedule Management
Languages
Farsi and Dari
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Farsi, Dari Interpreter
Ad Astra
10.2022 - Current
Farsi, Dari Interpreter
Prescient Technology
09.2021 - 04.2022
Media Analyst
Persumedia
09.2019 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
Fairfax County Government
02.2014 - 09.2019
Dental Assistant
Children's Dental Care P.C.
03.2011 - 02.2014
Dental Assistant
Beverly Pediatric Dentistry
09.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Business
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tehran University
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