Tahmina Nasser
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Adept at bridging communication gaps, I leveraged strong translation skills and cultural empathy at Titan Company to enhance international military collaborations. My leadership in program development and knack for solving complex problems have consistently driven success. With a background in diverse roles, I excel in organizational management and effective communication, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Nike
Fairfax, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Answered incoming calls to provide store, product, and services information.
- Developed a trusting relationship with customers by making personal connections.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and reduce overstock items.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
Translator and Interpreter
Court House
Fairfax, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Edited translated materials to ensure accuracy of content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting.
- Reviewed audio recordings or video files requiring translation services.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding changes or updates needed in translated materials.
- Translated client documents between languages.
- Provided written translations of legal, medical, and technical documents.
- Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Employment Specialist
Benfsh INC
Fairfax, VA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Provided guidance regarding benefits such as unemployment insurance or workers' compensation.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Assisted clients in completing job applications and preparing for job interviews.
- Provided career counseling and guidance to clients considering career changes.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Asylum Specialist
React DC
Alexandria, VA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Provided legal assistance and guidance to asylum seekers on the asylum process, form completion, and documentation.
- Prepared asylum seekers for interviews with immigration authorities.
- Gathered and organized documentation to support asylum claims.
- Utilized language skills to ensure effective communication with non-fluent asylum seekers.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and empathy,offering ongoing support throughout the asylum process.
Translator and Interpreter
Askary Logistics Company
Kabul, Afghanistan
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Bridged barriers facilitated language smooth communication within the company and with international clients, partners, distributors, and various camps and sites.
- translated documents including shipping records,customs documentation,invoices,contracts and communications between team members and stakeholders.
- Endured accuracy and attention to detail to convey important information and logistics operations.
- Interpreted during meetings, negotiations and interactions with foreign clients,suppliers,and government officials.
- contributed to the company's ability to operate efficiently in a global marketplace and build strong relationships with diverse and military officials.
US Army Translator and Interpreter
Titan Company
Kabul, Afghanistan
06.2005 - 09.2009
- Facilitated effective communication between Afghan soldiers and international military personnel.
- Bridged language and cultural gaps, ensuring accurate and timely exchange of information during military operations, training exercises, and coordination with coalition forces.
- Translated textbooks, slides, and overall effectiveness of joint military efforts through linguistic skills and cultural understanding.
- Converted written and spoken content while preserving meaning, context, and tone.
- Worked with various materials, including documents, books, websites, software, and audio/video recordings.
- Enable effective communication and understanding across different linguistic and cultural boundaries.
- Supported the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, and conducting initial interviews, and coordinated interviews with hiring managers.
- Managed applicant databases, ensuring compliance with hiring needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Khursan High School
Kabul Afghanistan03-1992
Skills
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Strong networking abilities
- Excellent time management
- Cultural sensitivity and empathy
- Leadership and management
- Strong translation skills
- Employment services experience
- Effective communication skills
- Program development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal/written communication
- Meeting deadlines
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Dari
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Pashto
Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Timeline
Sales Associate
Nike
08.2024 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
Court House
01.2023 - Current
Employment Specialist
Benfsh INC
01.2023 - 08.2023
Asylum Specialist
React DC
03.2022 - 10.2022
Translator and Interpreter
Askary Logistics Company
03.2010 - 03.2014
US Army Translator and Interpreter
Titan Company
06.2005 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Khursan High School
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