Career Objective:
A dedicated and experienced professional with a unique combination of strategic planning and hands-on experience to be an asset to any organization she is part of. A passionate employee who seeks to contribute her personal and professional skills to aid these experiencing special circumstances.
Core Skills and Abilities:
Self-motivated and initiative-taker individual who strives to achieve excellence
Quick learner with high motivation to advance to new challenges
Strong belief in providing aid and assistance to these who are disadvantaged
Excellent computer skills, proficient with most programs and ability to learn new ones
In-depth experience in working with individuals from all backgrounds and economic classes
Ability to independently research, analyze, interpret, and enforce applicable laws and regulations, at multiple levels, as it pertains to benefits and compensations
A proven team-player and excellent collaborator between organizations
Multilingual with fluency in foreign languages: Arabic (official language and multiple dialects), Berber (North African) and French
Work Experience:
oInterpreter / Office Manager – March 2017 to June 2018
Aboda, Woodinville WA
Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and organizations
Scheduled property tours for clients and coordinated special needs and requirements
Trained new employees and supervised their performance throughout their probation period
Conducted audits and quality control to ensure maintaining high standards of the industry
oSales Associate – July 2012 to December 2015
Seattle Goodwill, Marysville, WA
Provided advice to clients regarding products or services and explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers
Performed production tasks according to standards, operating procedures, and store guidelines
Trained and guided junior associates in their assigned duties as needed
Coordinate with Production Manager to prioritize and schedule work orders to meet deadlines
Attend job trainings related to production, equipment operations and professional growth
Completed daily assigned tasks to meet production volume and schedule, as well as balancing till and printing daily reports
oEmployment Training – January 2012 to June 2012
Goodwill, Seattle, WA
Performed quality assurance on internal operations while improving computer, administrative and communication skills.
Assisted office manager with research and source external training as directed and source professional venues for training and recruitment.
Arranged hospitality, orientation and sponsorship for new recruits and trainees.
Recommended changes to systems and procedures to improve the efficiency and productivity
oOffice Manager & Investment Specialist - September 2007 to May 2011
LNHC Corp, Bouira, Algeria
Organized office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; facilitating correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions
Managed organization’s stocks and investments in accordance with national guidelines and guidance
Provided historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of administrative and financial records
Kept organization leadership aware of financial management, by reviewing and analyzing reports, summarizing information and identifying trends
Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling quarterly expenditures, analyzing variances, and making appropriate actions.
oSales Associate / Shift Lead, January 2001 – July 2004
Bouira Supermarché, Bouira, Algeria
Manned the register and conducted payment transactions for customers and maintained sales records for inventory control
Provided advice to clients regarding products or services and explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers
Managed staff, established work schedules, assisting with hiring and training of new staff upon promotion to team lead.
Education, Certification & Training:
EKG Program (2015); Nursing Assistant Program (2013), Everett Community College, Everett, Washington.
Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) program, Everett Community College, (2011).
Associates Degree, Administrative & Financial Management, Institut Nationale Specialized in Vocational Training (INSVT), Bouira State College, Algeria, (2007).
High School Diploma, Houari B. High School, Bouira, Algeria (2001).
Special Skills:
Native fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in: Berber (North Africa), Arabic (North African & Middle Eastern dialects) and French.
International experience in customer service.