Tamana Karimi
West Haven
Summary
Detail-oriented interpreter and patient care technician with proven skills in effective communication and customer service. Experienced in facilitating critical conversations and delivering high-quality care while managing diverse cases. Adaptable professional with extensive experience in interpretation and patient care. Known for strong attention to detail and time management, contributing to enhanced communication and patient comfort in high-pressure environments. Ready to leverage expertise in supporting healthcare teams. Results-driven assistant manager with a background in retail and healthcare. Proven ability to improve customer satisfaction and train team members. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering collaboration within diverse teams. Professional interpreter with several years of experience helping diverse individuals. Moves easily between languages without missing details. Focused on advancing vocabulary, idiomatic, and cultural understanding with up-to-date knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
New Haven
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Facilitate communication between immigration officers and non-English-speaking individuals.
- Managing immigrants cases.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DaVita
New Haven
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with dialysis treatment procedures.
- Ensure patient comfort and respond promptly to needs during dialysis sessions.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain and clean equipment used in patient treatment and prepare for procedures.
Interpreter
Kelly Services
New Haven
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Provide interpreting services for clients across various settings, ensuring accurate and effective communication.
- Pashto and Dari interpreter.
Assistant Manager
Express
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Enhanced customer shopping experiences by recommending products tailored to their needs, leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores and contributing to a 10% rise in monthly sales.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer service.
- Created inviting store displays, attracting dozens of shoppers daily.
- Performed store resets, balanced cash drawers, and secured the store nightly.
Interpreter
Linguistica International
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered language support services across multiple industries.
Interpreter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
New Jersey
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted with language interpretation and customer service during immigration procedures.
Sales Associate
Shop Rite
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater High School
Bridgewater, NJ12.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Sales experience
- Management experience
- Multilingual
Languages
pashto
Native/ Bilingual
Dari
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DaVita
07.2023 - 10.2024
Interpreter
Kelly Services
02.2022 - 03.2024
Interpreter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
08.2021 - 12.2025
Interpreter
Linguistica International
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager
Express
01.2019 - 01.2024
Interpreter
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
02.2018 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Shop Rite
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater High School
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