Mustafa Amanyar
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic trilingual community engagement professional with eight-plus years of experience in leading projects, community organizing, cause management, interpreting, instructor, and support services navigation. Strong social communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Case Manager
Catholic Charities San Diego
05.2024 - Current
- Experience in coordinating pre and post-arrival services for clients, conducting needs assessments, and developing support plans
- Skilled in translating complex information accurately and efficiently
- Proficient in providing language support for diverse clients
- Proficient in intake processing, and database management
Lead Case Manager
Cherokee Federal
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead Case Manager- Afghan Resettlement Support ORR Project Provides various administrative support to Case Management Team in support of Afghan Refugee Resettlement support programs
- Assisted refugees in finding housing, employment, and educational opportunities
- Extended interpretation and translation services to refugees who spoke different languages
- Communicate with program coordinators and other volunteers to ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed
- Help refugees improve their language skills to better integrate into their new community and find employment
- Specialize in assisting high-skilled immigrants and refugees in the US to overcome barriers and achieve their professional goals
Pashto/ Farsi Interpreter Linguist and Team Leader
CWU Inc. Camp Atterbury
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided oral handwritten interpretations and destination services duties for Afghan refugees during the Afghan relocation project, successfully maintained pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension and deliver assistance
- Facilitated a safe immigration process for over 12,000 non-English-speaking individuals for the Afghan relocation project by working closely with the Defense and State Departments to provide end-to-end assistance
- Aided the transition of immigrants into a new environment by guiding them towards the necessary resources
- Carried out communication between government agencies and individuals affected by the Afghan relocation project
- Placed children in educational programs to ease the transition into their new homes
On Call Interpreter- Language Services and Community Support
Hanna Interpreting Service, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver accurate consecutive translation and interpretation for refugees in Pashto, Farsi, and Dari to English, ensuring clear and effective communication
- Assisted local Afghan residents by facilitating visits to hospitals and doctors' offices and liaising with educational institutions
- Proofread and revised various documents, including business, school, and housing-related material
Manager Linguistic Tester| Examiner
Invedyn, LLC Mission Essential Personnel
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Pashto/Dari/ Farsi/English Leveraged my experience and skills as an interpreter to conduct language testing and usage guidance for US citizens of Afghani descent
- Developed criteria that determined the ability of the individuals to function as linguists in reading, writing, and speaking
- Gained interdisciplinary experience through interfacing with a variety of individuals ranging from medical professionals to politicians
Education
International Business Administration
Grossmont College
San Diego, CAB.A - English Literature
Kardon University
2 year Certification Program -
National English Teaching Institute
Timeline
Immigration Case Manager
Catholic Charities San Diego
05.2024 - Current
On Call Interpreter- Language Services and Community Support
Hanna Interpreting Service, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Cherokee Federal
06.2022 - 12.2023
Pashto/ Farsi Interpreter Linguist and Team Leader
CWU Inc. Camp Atterbury
11.2021 - 02.2022
Manager Linguistic Tester| Examiner
Invedyn, LLC Mission Essential Personnel
07.2017 - 08.2019
B.A - English Literature
Kardon University
International Business Administration
Grossmont College
2 year Certification Program -
National English Teaching Institute
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