Shireen Awwad
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adaptable and empathetic communicator with natural ability to bridge language barriers and facilitate clear, accurate communication. Proficient in medical terminology and fluent in both Arabic and English, ensuring precise translation in healthcare settings. Committed to enhancing patient care and fostering understanding between patients and healthcare providers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretary
Ellar Remodeling
01.2015 - Current
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including quotes, contracts, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
Education
No Degree - AALB 60-Hour Medical Interpreter Training
Americans Against Language Barriers
Chicago, IL09.2024
High School Diploma -
Fatima Al Zahra High School
Jerusalem, Palestine06.2001
Skills
- Translating
- Communication
- Fluent in Arabic
- Fluent in English
- Effective Note-taking
- Cultural insight
- Healthcare Systems Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology Familiarity
- Medical Ethics Understanding
Certification
01/01/24, AALB 60-hour Medical Interpreter Training
Description
My name is Shireen Awwad, I am Palestinian American, recently earned my certificate to become a medical interpreter after a 60-hour training class. I like to help people translate and interpret to the best of my abilities as a lot of my family members are immigrants and can't understand English very well.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Secretary
Ellar Remodeling
01.2015 - Current
No Degree - AALB 60-Hour Medical Interpreter Training
Americans Against Language Barriers
High School Diploma -
Fatima Al Zahra High School
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