Zainab Salimi
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Adept Interpreter with a proven track record at Translation and Interpretation Services, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication. Excels in fluent bilingualism and interpersonal communication, leveraging professional ethics and critical thinking to manage sensitive information. Skilled in Microsoft Office, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Translation and Interpretation Services
California
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks including document translation, client interviews, and courtroom interpretation services.
Sales Associate
White House Black Market
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Interpreter
Reverso Translation Services
Sweden
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kabul University
Kabul Afghanistan01.2018
Skills
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Client Support
- Professional ethics
- Client Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Communication
- Note-taking Techniques
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Swedish
Professional Working
Timeline
Interpreter
Translation and Interpretation Services
04.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
White House Black Market
08.2022 - Current
Interpreter
Reverso Translation Services
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kabul University