Qazafie Mehrzad
Denver
Summary
An efficient and organized Development Practitioners. with 5 years of experience in Management, Administrative Support , Trading , Development Projects , Social Services , Interpretation & Translation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Liaison
Cherry Creek School District
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with local schools to incorporate cultural education into curriculums, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.
- Managed budgets for various cultural projects, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and successful outcomes.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by developing and implementing various programs that promoted diversity and inclusion.
- Mentored new Cultural Liaisons by sharing best practices, fostering a supportive work environment focused on growth.
Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Interpreter
Propio Language Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Interpreter
Tarjimly
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
Trading Analyst
Talon Investment
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated across departments to share market intelligence, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the organization.
- Maximized profits with effective risk management techniques, ensuring the optimal balance between risk and reward.
- Maintained strict adherence to internal controls and risk mitigation measures, safeguarding company assets from undue exposure.
- Generated detailed reports for senior management, highlighting key insights into trading operations and supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
Office Administrator
MHG Group
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Development Studies
COMSATS University Islamabad
10.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Development and Sustainability
- Procurement and Logistics
- Marketing and Brand Management
- Trilingual Translation and Interpretation (English, Dari, Pashto)
- Effective networking
- Policy analysis
- Research and analysis
- Cultural sensitivity
- Volunteer management
- Cross-cultural negotiation
- Intercultural communication
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability
- Cultural competence
Professional Development Affiliations
- Certification in Project Management, USAID, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2015
- Certification in Marketing and Brand Management, USAID, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2014
- Certification in Procurement and Logistics, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International, Online, 2020
- Certification in EF SET English score 73/100 (C2 Proficient), The EF Standard English Test, Online, 2022
- Certification in How to Conduct an Interpreted Encounter, Cross-Cultural Communications, LLC, Online, 2022
- Certification in Medical Interpretation, Ibn Sina Training Academy, Online, 2022
Visa Sponsorship
No Visa Sponsorship Required
Personal Information
Work Permit: Fully Work Authorized
Additional Work Experience
- Head of Operations Team (Volunteer), Sustainable Development for Future Organization, Kabul, Afghanistan, 11/04/15, 05/18/16
- Interpreter (Volunteer), Refugee Community Partnership, Carrboro, NC, 12/17/21, 02/14/22
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Professional Working
Timeline
Cultural Liaison
Cherry Creek School District
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
Interpreter
Propio Language Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
Interpreter
Tarjimly
12.2021 - 05.2023
Trading Analyst
Talon Investment
11.2020 - 11.2021
Office Administrator
MHG Group
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Development Studies
COMSATS University Islamabad
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