Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Interpreter /Translator
Self
Various Location , VA
01.2016 - Current
Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Behavior Technician
ABA Today
Haymarket, VA
11.2021 - 04.2022
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
Use Rethink BH to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
Lab Technician
LabCorp
12.2017 - 08.2021
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Lab Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Centreville, VA
12.2013 - 06.2017
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Interpreter
UNHCR Office
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2009 - 09.2011
Assisted during admissions, examinations, consultations, procedures and many other provider and patient encounters at refugee camp
Worked off site with various refugee camps in east Africa
Translated written documents and assessments
Translated medical documents for Amharic speaking refuges
Created, organized, and maintained files, daily case notes and electronic database
Attending job interviews, orientations, and other appointments with refugees
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Counseling Psychology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi , Kenya
12.2012
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
06.2005
Skills
Oral and Written Communication
Data Entry / Analysis
Customer Service
Family needs assessment
Client needs assessment
Planning and Coordination
Proactive Self-Starter
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Team Building
Certification
Registred behavior technician
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ABA Today
11.2021 - 04.2022
Lab Technician
LabCorp
12.2017 - 08.2021
Freelance Interpreter /Translator
Self
01.2016 - Current
Lab Technician
Quest Diagnostics
12.2013 - 06.2017
Interpreter
UNHCR Office
01.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Counseling Psychology
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician