Matchai Sy Savane
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Double Bachelor's degree holder in International Relations and Arabic Studies with fluency in French, Arabic, Bambara, and English; participated in a one-year Arabic Flagship Capstone program and the US National Security Education Program in Morocco after being awarded the Boren Scholarship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Sales Associate
Home Depot
, Maryland
03.2017 - Current
- Applying multilingual skills to assist customers
- Handling stockings and displays
- Assisting with new employees' training
- Helping in sales and revenue growth
- Recognized for outstanding performance and excellent customer service.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Law Office Intern
Mustafa El Tahiri Law Office
, Morocco
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized Judicial files based on their nature
- Organized books based on themes and subjects
- Summarized legal cases and books in Arabic
- Conducted a research-based project on the Moroccan legal and judicial system.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Newsletter Intern
University Of Maryland MIDCM
, MD
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed the newsletter intended for students in the MIDCM minor
- Gathered relevant news and opportunities from various sources
- Edited and formatted the newsletter with MailChimp
- Collaborated with the program director for review
- Refined the newsletter and published it online.
Restaurant Crew Member
Tony's Di Napoli Restaurant
, NY
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
- Prioritized and completed time-critical tasks
- Prepared for cooking by washing, cutting, and preparing foods
- Operated kitchen equipment in line with safety standards.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Arabic Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 08.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - International Studies
Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MD 08.2017 - 08.2019
Skills
Customer service
Timeline
Law Office Intern
Mustafa El Tahiri Law Office
08.2022 - 12.2022
Newsletter Intern
University Of Maryland MIDCM
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Arabic Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
08.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - International Studies
Montgomery College
08.2017 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Home Depot
03.2017 - Current
Restaurant Crew Member
Tony's Di Napoli Restaurant
10.2015 - 09.2016
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