Wafaa Sabir

P O Box *****, Arlington,, VA *****

831-***-****

wafaasabir@gmailcom

OBJECTIVE

Seeking Compliance position where I will utilize my skills, abilities and experience in compliance, leadership,

education, and operations.

EDUCATION

MBA in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Orlando, FL

A.S. in International Marketing Management, Daytona Beach Community College, Daytona Beach, FL.

B.A. in English Literature, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Global Linguist Solutions, Falls Church, VA

07/2009 to 08/2010

Senior Language Testing Specialist

Assist in planning processes; participate in information gathering and operational meetings.

Prepare pre-qualifications documents, bid proposal submissions and competition documents/reports using GLS

provided templates.

Produce reproduction-ready visual graphics, including slides, diagrams, and viewgraphs as may be required for the

project.

Contribute to the assessment of risks that relate to Language Testing and to the development of procedures to close

the internal audit findings.

Prepared and presented weekly reports, presentations and briefing related to different projects.

Develop an understanding of the operations system processes and procedures used within the organization.

Actively participates in developing recommended corrective actions to address issues detected.

Supports the routine production of all contractually required reports and maintains logs for senior management to

confirm compliance.

ASET QUALITY INTERNATIONAL, Arlington, VA

07/2008 to 07/2009

Project Manager (1 year contract)

Manage multiple translation projects from start to finish for a news website.

Coordinate all the resources and tasks required to ensure a quality translation project (documentation, website,

software, etc) is delivered on time and within budget.

Work with freelance linguists worldwide as well as internal resources, like desktop publishers, quality control

specialists, and engineers.

DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, Monterey Bay, CA

08/2007 to 05/2008

Production Manager

Develop, manage and maintain internal quality control manual and schedules of various projects.

Monitor projects’ schedules and interact with project managers, contractors, proofreaders and other members of the

test development team.

Ensure implementation of established project processes and procedures for the division to ensure projects are

delivered on time.

Responsible for assembling project plans, directing and monitoring work efforts on a monthly basis, and escalating

functional and timeline issues appropriately.

Coordinate communication with all areas of the division and outside the division that impact the scope and

resources of the work effort being managed.

Assist Project Managers in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the

division.

DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, Monterey Bay, CA

08/2006 to 08/2007

Foreign Language Senior Instructor, Team Lead

Maintain accurate class and other records conforming to the Military’s requirements.

Prepare and teach basic and advanced skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Communicate learner progress through ongoing and end of the semester assessments in accordance with program

assessment procedures.

Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and achievements.

Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the institute.

INCHARGE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC., Non-Profit organization, Orlando, FL

07/2003 to 06/2006

Compliance and Regulatory Specialist

Ensure follow-up procedures, pertaining to discrepancies found during audits, are performed.

Exercise the authority to revise Policy and Procedures as it pertains to the customers’ agreements.

Act as a liaison with the outside examiners in order to ensure that quality control functions comply with applicable

federal and company regulations.

Review company marketing correspondence and make recommendations when needed.

Responsibilities also include regulatory submissions such as licensing, authority to do business, and any

supplemental documents to adhere to the federal agencies regulations.

Ensure communication and corporate compliance documents are submitted to the regulators.

Manage and prioritize tasks to ensure all submittal are on time and continuously improve the business practice.

Serve as the focal point for all compliance and licensing, activities.

Responsible for the operation of day to day activities related to regulatory research and implementation, licensing,

and privacy issues.

Complete careful and timely legal research using Westlaw and maintain in depth knowledge of any significant laws

and judicial determinations and litigation affecting the organization’s business.

Provide general business advice with the assistance of the general counsel on regulatory issues.

Review proposed marketing products and services for regulatory compliance.

Work with the general counsel to represent the organization and protect its interests.

Monitor compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, as well as non-profit policies.

Assist in the development of compliance training and educational materials and perform ongoing informal

compliance training throughout the company.

Assist in the development of applicable policies and procedures.

INCHARGE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC., Non-Profit organization, Orlando, FL

03/2002 to 07/2003

Escheat Specialist

Prepare all documentation and file initial notice and annual renewals with each state.

Prepare, coordinate and file appropriate escheatment documentation with each state.

Investigate and resolve customers’ matters.

Conduct Legal research.

Maintain and update Legal Reference Manual.

Prepare, file and track proof of claims.

Timely record cash receipts, stop payments, Non-sufficient Funds and returned checks in accordance with

established procedures and state laws.

Prepare Escheat letters in accordance with the established procedures.

INCHARGE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC., Non-Profit organization, Orlando, FL

07/2000-03/2002

Customer Support Team Lead

Provide support to internal staff regarding company procedures on the consumer financial education.

Interact with senior management regarding corporate policies and procedures.

Work closely with management to resolve client issues and to enhance the level of service.

Create a process to measure and increase productivity.

Work effectively with multiple level of management to provide enhancement to the level of accomplishments.

COMPUTER SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Proficient with Microsoft products including Outlook, Office, Windows XP, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Flow

tools (Visio.) Internet and legal research through Westlaw

Fluent in foreign languages: Arabic and French.

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