Torpekai Sediq Azizi
Perrysburg,Ohio
Summary
Farsi, Dari Interpreter and translator offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Independent Contractor
Perrysburg, OH
01.2017 - Current
- Translated oral or written communications from English to Dari and vice versa.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Education Specialist - Remote
Independent Consultant
Elk Grove, CA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Organized workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, and live video chat.
Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
Designed, implemented and managed training programs to meet department and school needs.
Project Manager
Grand Auto Group, Royal Motors
Toledo, OH
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Operation Manager
Prestige Restaurant
Toledo, Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Redesigned restaurant kitchen and dining room
- Designed and implemented breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering menus
- Consistently produced 40% food cost
- Created daily, weekly menus based on customer taste and seasonal product availability
- Created inventory control system (excel spreadsheets)
- Reduced food cost by 5%
Rental Property Manager
A.F.C. Enterprises, Inc.
Toledo, Ohio
09.2004 - 01.2008
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Decreased operating costs 20 % by implementing cost control procedures.
- Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain occupancy.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
Elementary School Teacher
Islamic School Of Greater Toledo
Perrysburg, OH
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff. - Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Skills
- Simultaneous Translation
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Administrative Management
- Documentation Management
- Inventory Management
- Profit and Loss Management
- Business administration
- Marketing and advertising
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Financial Statement Review
- Supplier Monitoring and Contract Negotiation
- Price Structuring
- Budget Preparation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Regulatory Compliance
- People and Culture
- Educational Team Collaboration
- Advocacy, youth guidance, and mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Child development
- Parent Education
- Teacher Education and Support
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Fundraising
- Presentation design
Certification
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Retail Banking, Fifth Third Bank
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- Long-Term teaching License, Department of Education
- Certified in Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
- Certified in First Aid & CPR
- Certified in Management of Communicable Diseases
- Certified in Ohio Labor Laws
- Certified in Arabic language proficiency, Bowling Green State University
- Certified in typewriting, Northwestern College
- Early Childhood Education, Ohio State Branch, Lima, Ohio
- Second-grade student-teacher, St. Gerard Catholic School
Languages
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH 01.1995 - 06.2000
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Independent Contractor
01.2017 - Current
Education Specialist - Remote
Independent Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Grand Auto Group, Royal Motors
01.2011 - 01.2016
Operation Manager
Prestige Restaurant
01.2009 - 01.2010
Rental Property Manager
A.F.C. Enterprises, Inc.
09.2004 - 01.2008
Elementary School Teacher
Islamic School Of Greater Toledo
06.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lourdes University
01.1995 - 06.2000
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