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Naqibullah Laghmanai

Houston,TX

Summary

Multilingual interpreter and translator with many years of experiences in refugee resettlement agencies where served refugees, immigrants vulnerable population, education, and administration seeking a position where I can make a positive contribution.

· Fast & enthusiastic learner

· Ability to productively interact with co-workers and deal with problems and situations with honesty, integrity and responsibility.

· Values diversity, practices cultural sensitivity and able to work with people of different background and cultures.

Bilingual and hard working with a respectful demeanor

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist

Catholic Charities Houston
Houston , TX
2021.11 - Current

· Developed relationships with employers to advocate for refugees, and immigrants’ externships and employability.

· Led job-training courses for diverse portfolio of clients with a broad spectrum of challenges and abilities.

· Worked with clients confronting a variety of life challenges to guide them toward meaningful employment.

· Developed and implemented introductory job-readiness training program for newly arrived immigrants, and all those needed.

· Provided career counseling in view of client’s prior experience.

· Assist clients with resume and interview preparations, as well as employment referrals and career assessments, and interviewing.

Kept accurate record of clients' job search activities in a timely manner and gather employment and employment retention data for report to funding sources

Employment Case Manager

Refugee Services Of Texas
Houston , Texas
2019.10 - 2021.10

· Provided case management and support ices to an assigned caseload.

· Assisted clients with employment barrier(s) reduction, job readiness training, job development and placement supports in collaboration with Job Developers and assisted the implementation of policies and procedures and contract outcomes.

· Monitored client's progression on goal implementation and maintained client documentation in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization.

· Collect and analyze data, providing reports and statistical information.

· Provide resources and referrals to community programs, hiring events, and educational opportunities.

· Develop training materials and orient new team members.

Driver Instructor

The Alliance
Houston , Texas
2018.09 - 2018.10
  • Providing practical lesson on driving and preparation for the DMV driving test to students.
  • Help provide real life in car experience with what is learned, by explaining the basics of driving with mechanical operations of the vehicle and driving techniques while following the rules of the road in a friendly environment.
  • Taught driving lesson to English and non-English Speaking Students and Adult, age ranging from 18 - 50.


  • Providing practical lesson on driving and preparation for the DMV driving test to students.
  • Provided great customer service by using my knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This included being a good listener, customer needs assessment, being a good problem solver, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client's satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained accurate and complete student records and reports as required by law or administrative policies by using my experience of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.
  • Coached students individually using various teaching methods such as discussions, demonstrations and hands on training.

Outreach & Public Relation

Bilingual Education Institute
Houston , Texas
2016.06 - 2018.07

· Register and conduct outreach of adult refugee population in Houston into ESL, vocational and other educational services.

· Conduct the BEST Plus Test, according to BEST Plus Test Guidelines, to determine candidate’s level.

· Accommodate candidate in ongoing class or 5-day class accordingly to nearest location to student’s home, if available and the best time for the candidate. Determine any additional services needed for client i.e., childcare, translator, bus services.

· Outreach functions: distribute fliers, contact resettlement agency. Conduct post-test, class evaluations, site assessments, set-up classes, conduct home visits for registration.

· Perform weekly follow-up calls due to class attendance. Document client interaction.

· Greet customers and answer phone calls providing prospective clients with BEI services daily.

· Attend to all walk-in prospective clients providing the necessary information regarding BEI services.

Interpreter/Translator & Cultural Advisor

US Army
Kabul , Afghanistan
2007.01 - 2013.12

· Register and conduct outreach of adult refugee population in Houston into ESL, vocational and other educational services.

· Conduct the BEST Plus Test, according to BEST Plus Test Guidelines, to determine candidate’s level.

· Accommodate candidate in ongoing class or 5-day class accordingly to nearest location to student’s home, if available and the best time for the candidate. Determine any additional services needed for client i.e., childcare, translator, bus services.

· Outreach functions: distribute fliers, contact resettlement agency. Conduct post-test, class evaluations, site assessments, set-up classes, conduct home visits for registration.

· Perform weekly follow-up calls due to class attendance. Document client interaction.

· Greet customers and answer phone calls providing prospective clients with BEI services daily.

· Attend to all walk-in prospective clients providing the necessary information regarding BEI services.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Sayed Jamaluddin University
Kabul - Afghanistan
12.2013

Skills

    · Multi-Languages

    · Microsoft Computer

    · Time Management

    Team Worker

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Catholic Charities Houston
2021.11 - Current

Employment Case Manager

Refugee Services Of Texas
2019.10 - 2021.10

Driver Instructor

The Alliance
2018.09 - 2018.10

Outreach & Public Relation

Bilingual Education Institute
2016.06 - 2018.07

Interpreter/Translator & Cultural Advisor

US Army
2007.01 - 2013.12

BBA - Business Administration

Sayed Jamaluddin University
Naqibullah Laghmanai