Helia Sadeghi
Oakland,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Human Rights Investigations Lab, Berkeley School O
- Conducted research in teams partnering with Human Rights Organizations around the world
- Performed literature review, analyzed statistical reports, evaluated data, and collaborated on writing a research paper on inconsistencies within U.S Immigration court system.
- Implemented open-source investigation tools to collect evidence on human rights conditions in partnership with human rights organizations
Research Assistant
Psychological Studies and Interventions in Education & Criminal Justice, UC Berkeley
- Analyzed and collected data on over 100 letters written by Probation and Parole officers.
- Successfully assisted researchers with different aspects of the research project.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in an academic research environment.
- Analyzed data using analytical software and created reports.
Visiting Scholar Coordinator
Human Rights Center, Berkeley School of Law
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated efforts for the Afghanistan Project.
- Assisted Afghan visiting scholars with their visa process and navigating their needs as they arrived in Berkeley
- Supported visiting scholars through
- Assisted visiting scholars with translations related to their research.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each scholar's needs.
- Cultivated support for scholars in areas such as working with technology, housing search, learning English, navigating transportation, and more.
- Guided visiting scholars reach to their goals such as applying for higher education.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Recipe Developer and Baker-Chef
Big Dill Kitchen
10.2021 - Current
- Founded Big Dill Kitchen, managed social media presence and website
- Developed seasonal recipes and created innovative video content for various brands
- Organized community events and provided catering for events
- Created exceptional commissioned custom cakes.
Independent Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
06.2018 - Current
- Provided exceptional interpretation services for immigration interviews at USCIS offices and San Francisco Asylum Office
- Facilitated communication at client-attorney meetings for various immigration law firms
- Efficiently translated legal documents from Farsi to English and/or English to Farsi.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Completed precise translations of academic research papers.
Case Manager
Martin & Farah Law, P.C., Tracy, CA
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Organized, reviewed, and filed over 500 immigration applications with a focus on Asylum and cancellation-of-removal cases.
- Collected evidence on human rights conditions in clients' countries of origin, and ensured deadlines were met.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Supported lawyers in reviewing and processing court documents.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Human Rights
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05.2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills with fluency in Farsi and English
- Research, Literature Review, and Writing
- Digital Open-Source investigation skills including Geolocation
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience
- Fast learner with outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask
- File Management
- Data Analysis and interpreting results
Languages
Farsi
English
Spanish
Community Service
- English Language Teacher - Established and taught a free English Language Learning (ELL) class for immigrants and refugees in Tracy, CA (2019)
- Sacramento Zoroastrian Center - Assisted with organizing and coordinating events
Interests
Bread-baking, Climbing, Yoga, Singing, and Playing the Santour
Timeline
Visiting Scholar Coordinator
Human Rights Center, Berkeley School of Law
03.2022 - Current
Recipe Developer and Baker-Chef
Big Dill Kitchen
10.2021 - Current
Independent Translator/Interpreter
Self-employed
06.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Martin & Farah Law, P.C., Tracy, CA
06.2018 - 10.2019
Researcher
Human Rights Investigations Lab, Berkeley School O
Research Assistant
Psychological Studies and Interventions in Education & Criminal Justice, UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Human Rights
University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
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