Experience

A Foreign Language Service - AFLS

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Court Interpreter/ Translator

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information. Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible. Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary. Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material. Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages. Show less



Refugee Focus

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Refugee Focus assists refugees, legal immigrants who have come to the United States to flee persecution, in the process of resettlement and adjustment to their new home, Phoenix. We assist refugees to secure employment so that they may become self sufficient and productive members of society. Each year we serve over 1000 individuals from various backgrounds, levels of education, and with a variety of skills and work experience. Currently the populations we serve are from Burma, Bhutan, Eritrea, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, and Cuba. Employment Specialist /Job Development : • Develops an individual employment plan with the client. Incorporates information about the person’s culture (as defined by each client) that related to work and school. • Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload. • Conducts at least six employer contacts each week to learn about businesses and employer needs, to talk about specific clients who are looking for work. • Supports clients making employer contacts by applying for jobs, or learning more about jobs available in the community, within 30 days of program entry, on average. • Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. • Participates in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate services and generate ideas to help people achieve their employment goals. • Attends monthly meetings with counselors to discuss possible referrals and shared clients. • Spends at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community. Show less



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enrollment Advisor

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2013

  September 2009 - Present University of Phoenix /International Enrollment counselor • Advising undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements. • Enrolling students for the University's graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs, requiring the use of judgment and discretion on a periodic basis. • Developing academic plans for degree or certificate completion, following standardized University guidelines and procedures. • Act as a personal coach / counselor / advisor to help students qualify for admissions, select a degree, complete the enrollment process and make a smooth transition into the classroom. • Advise working adult students in applying for school, including admissions requirements and degree program selection. • Work as part of a Graduation Team with other counseling specialists to ensure my students’ success. • May review transcripts during the initial interview and will counsel students on the transfer and application of current academic credits for purposes of degree completion, following established processes and standards. • Understands testing programs and makes recommendations to students as a degree completion option, following established University guidelines and standards. • Competently conducts the activities necessary for proper advising of undergraduate and graduate students, following established guidelines and standards. Show less



JESCo-Jamison Electric Service Company, Inc.

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  • Direct and coordinate business and department activities (Call Center, Scheduling and Dispatch) • Help the President/CEO with most aspects of the work, Handle correspondence, phones, email and other modes of information exchange for and with the CEO and senior management team. • Manage staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties • Review financial statements, activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement to determine areas that need program improvement • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures; conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary • Monitor industry competition to ensure competitive pricing • Oversee activities directly related to providing services • Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency • Monitor progress of 24-28 Field Technicians, 16 Customer Service Reps and Dispatchers • Determine staffing requirements; interview, hire and train new employees Show less



UNICEF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Nov 1999 - Feb 2007

  • Contribute to the development of the program; provide required support managing the Annual Work Plan and defining the Strategic Plan • Manage cash, supply, contracts and travel transaction and monitor program funds utilization & requisitions • Work with partners such as NGOs, UN Agencies as well as UNICEF Finance Unit in accordance with applied rules and regulations • Contribute to the preparation of donor reports by providing information on status/allocations • Assist in the preparation and facilitation of training activities, workshops and meetings as part of the program Annual Work Plan; take minutes of meetings, and follow up on execution • Provide administrative and logistical support to the program through drafting of correspondence, arranging official meetings and maintaining filing system • Carry out briefing of government counterparts, NGOs and sections consultants/monitors on UNICEF financial rules and regulations and settlement of accounts Show less