Sukhjinder Nijjar
Briarwood,USA
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community and Public Services
Queens, NYC
Queens, NYC
05.2024 - Current
- Arranged and attended interdepartmental meetings with DOT Commissioner, FDA, NYPD commissioner, park and sanitation commissioner (for the sikh parade).
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Served as senior project advisor for Sikh Day Parade in NYC, for all legal and functional arrangements handling the gatherings.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Interpreter
Legal Interpreting Services
Manhattan, NY
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed strong relationships with school leaders for improved collaboration between parents and teachers.
- Assisted attorneys in client meetings, providing real-time interpretation of complex discussions.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Facilitated clear communication between legal professionals and clients in multilingual settings.
TLC Vehicle Operators
New York, NY
New York, NY
02.2016 - 03.2023
- Operated vehicles safely in compliance with all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Navigated routes efficiently, reducing travel time while maintaining punctuality for deliveries.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize vehicle assignments based on demand and availability.
- Developed strong communication skills through daily interactions with passengers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Provided a high level of customer service by addressing passenger concerns promptly and professionally.
- Strengthened relationships with regular customers through friendly interactions and reliable service delivery.
Background Investigator/HR
JFK Airport, NY
JFK Airport, NY
03.2008 - 06.2015
- Conducted thorough background checks utilizing electronic databases and investigative tools.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to verify criminal history and employment records.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Maintained accurate documentation of investigations in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
Customer Relation/Supervisor
Flushing, NY
Flushing, NY
06.2004 - 12.2007
- Answered heavy incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions. Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions. Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Managed customer inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to enhance satisfaction.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement among staff members.
- Played a key role in achieving departmental goals by consistently exceeding individual performance objectives.
Assistant Manager
New York, NY
New York, NY
07.1997 - 04.2004
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands. Supervised employee transactions. Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies. Monitored inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses to keep needed goods on hand.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/Business Management and Finance
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY01-2009
Computer Applications
Network Business Center
New York, NY12-2004
Medical Executive Assistant
Katharine Gibbs School
New York, NY08-1998
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Calm under pressure
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- P.C. Insurance License education
- Notary Public education
- Mortgage Loan Originate education
LANGUAGES:
Fluency in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English
Timeline
Community and Public Services
Queens, NYC
05.2024 - Current
Interpreter
Legal Interpreting Services
08.2023 - 03.2024
TLC Vehicle Operators
New York, NY
02.2016 - 03.2023
Background Investigator/HR
JFK Airport, NY
03.2008 - 06.2015
Customer Relation/Supervisor
Flushing, NY
06.2004 - 12.2007
Assistant Manager
New York, NY
07.1997 - 04.2004
Computer Applications
Network Business Center
Medical Executive Assistant
Katharine Gibbs School
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/Business Management and Finance
LaGuardia Community College