Manager Services
Resume:
Naqibullah Laghmani
Houston, TX
acz6t4@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary:
Multilingual interpreter and translator with experience in education, refugee resettlement and administration seeking a position where I can make a positive contribution.
Skills:
MS Office Proficient
Outreach experience
Languages: Dari, Pashto and Farsi
Passionate about cultural exchange and advocacy
Experience teaching/tutoring
Administrative experience
Interpretation/ translation experience
Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations
Professional Experiences:
Bilingual Education Institute (BEI) Houston, TX
Outreach Associate March 2016 – Present
Register and conduct outreach of adult refugee population in Houston into ESL, vocational and other educational services.
Conduct the BEST Plus Test, according to BEST Plus Test Guidelines, to determine candidate’s level.
Accommodate candidate in ongoing class or 5-day class accordingly to nearest location to
student’s home, if available and the best time for the candidate. Determine any additional services needed for client i.e. child care, translator, bus services.
Outreach functions: distribute fliers, contact resettlement agency. Conduct post-test, class evaluations, site assessments, set-up classes, conduct home visits for registration.
Perform weekly follow-up calls due to class attendance. Document client interaction.
Greet customers and answer phone calls providing prospective clients with BEI services on a daily basis. Attend to all walk-in prospective clients providing the necessary information regarding BEI services.
Refugee Services of Texas Houston, TX
Volunteer Case Manager/ Employment Caseworker Assistant January 2016 – December 2016
Provided interpretation services from English to Farsi, Dari, and Pashto during meetings, home visits, and orientations.
Assisted clients with employment casework such as job applications, case notes, interview skills and other administrative task.
Provided support in office assisting with professional tasks such as answering phones, greeting clients, and other administrative needs.
US Army Afghanistan
Interpreter/Translator January 2007 – December 2013
Responsible for interpreting and preparing translations between English and Pashto, Dari and Farsi for documents, at meetings, at military traffic control points and local media events.
Provided cultural advice and serves as a liaison between US Army and locals.
Coordinated lesson plans and taught cultural orientation classes to US Army members, NGOs, and other groups.
Worked as a coordinator for basic literacy classes which were provided to the Afghan National Army.
Worked as a test examiner to conduct testing of new personnel with Mission Essential Personnel Department (MEP) of US Army.
Coordinated US local educational programs which provide educational support and resources for local populations.
Education:
Associate Degree in Business Management
Khana E Noor Institute of Higher Education – Kabul, Afghanistan
Diploma in Business Administration
Khana E Noor Institute of Higher Education – Kabul, Afghanistan
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