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Waheedullah Samad

Loganville,GA

Summary

• Manage and promptly respond to inquiries from Afghan refugees and immigrants seeking pro bono legal support
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate service providers and engage with community partners
• Support the Staff Attorney in client communications, immigration applications, and USCIS follow-ups
• Deliver high-quality interpretation services to facilitate clear communication for clients during USCIS interviews
• Translate critical documents from Dari and Pashto to English, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance
• Contribute to immigrant and refugee services

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

USCRI
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage and promptly respond to inquiries from Afghan refugees and immigrants seeking pro bono legal support
  • Coordinate referrals to appropriate service providers and engage with community partners
  • Support the Staff Attorney in client communications, immigration applications, and USCIS follow-ups
  • Deliver high-quality interpretation services to facilitate clear communication for clients during USCIS interviews
  • Translate critical documents from Dari and Pashto to English, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance
  • Contribute to immigrant and refugee services collaboration and perform essential administrative and data tasks as needed

Leasing Consultant

BRIDGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & AMERICAN LANDMARK
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Leased and managed 586-unit property including all leasing, move-in, and renewal process, utilizing Yardi software for agreement tracking and renewals
  • Conducted and reported market surveys to support rent dynamic marketing strategies
  • Enhanced resident retention and engagement through retention programs and translation assistance
  • Managed pest control communications and tenant updates, ensuring proactive property care
  • Maintained accurate leasing documentation and software records to support compliance and tenant relations
  • Proficient in Yardi 6.0, Vision (Saba H Classes), and property management compliance systems

Leasing Consultant

HIGHMARK RESIDENTIAL
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Executed strategic market surveys and optimized marketing efforts through Knock and Yardi systems
  • Enhanced resident retention by implementing retention programs and providing translation support as needed
  • Proficient in Yardi 6.0, Visions (Grace Hill training), and property management systems for compliance, tenant relations, and record-keeping

Operation Manager

MISSION ESSENTIAL
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Led and managed diverse teams of 25 through comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, conflict resolution, and payroll
  • Ensured team safety by assessing high-risk situations and coordinating security protocols with the U.S. Military and Afghan officials
  • Tracked program budgets and supported reporting to meet program requirements.
  • Maintained high-level training and contractor relations with officials, including collaboration with the Minister of Interior on the Security Protocol
  • Facilitated cross-ethnic team development for collaborative operations in high-risk environments
  • Provided document translations (Dari to English) and delivered presentations using MS PowerPoint

General Manager

SAMAD SIGN ENGRAVER CO.
06.2008 - 05.2013
  • Supervised a team of 25 employees overseeing design, manufacturing, polishing, and delivery processes to ensure quality and timely project completion
  • Managed team attendance, payroll distribution, and performance tracking to drive efficiency and maintain a productive work environment
  • Streamlined internal communication systems for enhanced coordination and operational clarity

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rana University
Kabul
10-2018

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Khana-E-Noor
Kabul
02-2013

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Leadership
  • Partnership and Relationship Building with Stakeholders
  • Customer services
  • Record Management
  • Language Skills
  • MS Office Applications
  • Google Drive
  • MAC Operating Systems
  • Windows
  • Adobe
  • Dropbox
  • Yardi Systems
  • Knock Marketing Systems
  • Rent Dynamic Marketing Systems

LANGUAGES

Dari: Native
Native or Bilingual
Pashto: Advance
Native or Bilingual
Urdu: Intermediate
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Legal Assistant

USCRI
10.2022 - Current

Leasing Consultant

BRIDGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & AMERICAN LANDMARK
09.2021 - 10.2022

Leasing Consultant

HIGHMARK RESIDENTIAL
01.2019 - 09.2020

Operation Manager

MISSION ESSENTIAL
09.2014 - 09.2018

General Manager

SAMAD SIGN ENGRAVER CO.
06.2008 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rana University

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Khana-E-Noor