Ilyas Bashir
Auburn
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with strong academic and practical experience in anthropology, Chinese language, and community engagement. Skilled in ethnographic research, cross-cultural communication, and language instruction, with proven ability to support immigrant and asylum-seeking communities through healthcare navigation, outreach, and financial consulting. Experienced educator and tutor, supporting students in Chinese language learning and academic growth. Brings additional expertise in event organization, digital content creation, and financial administration using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. A four-time All New-England Champion amateur boxer, balancing discipline, leadership, and teamwork with a commitment to service, education, and personal growth. Proficient in English, Chinese, and Somali, with a passion for connecting diverse communities and fostering resilience through education and outreach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Portland Boxing Club
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitate training sessions for clients to develop boxing skills, establish self-defense skills, and increase fitness
Cultural Navigator
Immigrant Resource Center of Maine
06.2022 - Current
- Educated immigrants in navigating healthcare systems and achieving housing stability including applying to jobs
- Collaborated on the Health Equity Team to educate and to do outreach based on COVID-19 and other diseases
- Create online content and flyers using Canva to spread awareness to the Lewiston immigrant community
- Organized events that hold vaccine clinics on various diseases, including Covid-19, until May 2024
- Assisted Chief Financial Consultant using Quickbooks, filing paperwork, and completing invoices
Language Tutor
Bates College, Student Writing and Language Center
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assist students studying beginning and intermediate Chinese language courses with reading, writing, & speaking skills
- Help students with homework, preparing for quizzes, and preparing for oral exams
Bates Dining Hall Culinary Assistant
Bates College, Dining Services
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Arranged desserts in the bakery section of the dining hall to distribute to students
- Supported head chef at the vegan bar with meal preparation and clean-up tasks
- Monitored the trays at the grill station while simultaneously making various types of potato dishes
Security Officer
Allied Universal at Abbot
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored the cameras in the security office, as well as communicated with abbot workers
- Inspected areas of the facility through exterior and interior tours, evaluated and analyzed situations
- Reviewed and processed company conflicts with the shift supervisor and two other officers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Chinese with a Minor in Asian Studies
Bates College
Lewiston, ME05.2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Functional fluency Mandarin
- Conversational fluency in Somali
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
Websites
Certification
Global Seal of Biliteracy - Functional Fluency in Mandarin
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Portland Boxing Club
10.2023 - Current
Language Tutor
Bates College, Student Writing and Language Center
09.2023 - 05.2025
Cultural Navigator
Immigrant Resource Center of Maine
06.2022 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal at Abbot
11.2021 - 06.2022
Bates Dining Hall Culinary Assistant
Bates College, Dining Services
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Chinese with a Minor in Asian Studies
Bates College
Community Service
Portland Boxing Club, Amateur Boxer, Portland, ME,
- Amateur boxer training under Bobby Russo with 30+ hours of dedicated training per week