JAWID SHEHZAD
Charlottesville, VA *****
***********@*****.***
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office/365
• Training & Development
• Conflict resolution
• Crime prevention methods
• First aid and CPR certified
• Report writing
EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, IRC
Fort McCoy, WI
Interpreter 08/2021 to Current
• Served as multilingual interpreter for IRC's Afghan Evacuation program, Operation Allies Welcome (OAW).
• Provided oral and written translations in Dari/Farsi, and Pashto for Immigration legal services.
• Provided translations for lawyers and paralegals for clients seeking consultation with SIV and Asylum.
• Led information sessions on human rights, visa processing, and assessing legal services in U.S.
• Provided counseling services to individual and families regarding resettlement process after departure from SafeHaven.
• Accompanied Refugees in need of medical care to local hospitals off base and interpreted their needs to medical providers.
• Provided resettlement and family reunification information sessions to Refugees.
• Created pre-departure brochures and graphics for IRC and State Department to provide Refugees. MACLEAR CORPORATION COMPANY
Indianapolis, IN
Cultural Trainer 01/2021 to 07/2021
• Served as "Army Roleplay" for DOD and U.S. Army.
• Trained Army Personnel and government officials on Afghan customs and culture, and formalities.
• Led workshops on Middle Eastern Geography and ethnic groups inhabiting Afghanistan.
• Provided oral and written translations in Dari/Farsi, Pashto, and English.
• Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
• Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time. RMC
Charlottesville, VA
Safety Officer 08/2015 to 01/2021
• Supported coordination and implementation of event security.
• Responded to complex public safety situations and supported restoration of order and safety.
• Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
• Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
• Escorted staff and students of at stationed facilities to ensure safety.
• Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
BOAR HEAD HOTEL
Chaelottesville, VA
Lost and Prevention Officer 07/2014 to 08/2015
• Responded calmly and promptly to emergency conditions, safety hazards and threats to life or property.
• Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
• Monitored loss prevention operations to reduce impact of loss and identify theft and fraud. MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL, LLC
Khost, Afghanistan
Interpreter/Cultural Advisor 01/2007 to 05/2014
• Delivered real-time, accurate oral and written translations( Dari/Farsi, Pashto) and interpretations for U.S. Army, State Department, DOD.
• Conduct needs assessments and advocated for needs of Afghan individuals and families to improve services in the community.
• Provided cultural trainings to Army, government, and international NGO staff.
• Traveled to various military bases to demonstrate and train army personnel on how to operate machinery.
• Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
• Ensured safe travel of military convoy by communicating safe passage zones between Afghan forces and U.S. Army.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 01/2006
Mia Omer, Afghanistan