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Education
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Travel, reading, photography
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Fariha Qasimi

Brampton,ON
Fariha Qasimi

Summary

Hardworking Paralegal Intern well-versed in conducting research on applicable laws and regulations and organizing and maintaining documents. Commended for superb legal research and office management abilities, including filing, scheduling, and correspondence. Enthusiastic individual possessing 98 wpm typing speed, driven to prove administrative and client support.


Multilingual with demonstrated command of English, Dari, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi and conversational Turkish and Russian, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

TalentLift
Toronto, ON

Interpreter Volunteer
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided Dari/English interpretation between organization and clients
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations.
  • Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real time.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Leveraged cultural background knowledge to understand idiomatic meanings of specific expressions.
  • Offered verbal document translations for professionals.

AutoBroz Tires & Automotive Inc.
York, ON

Manager
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • In-house legal-service provider
  • Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect employer's legal rights.
  • Opening, closing, and making payments to all accounts; utilities, business, TMI, and client accounts
  • Coordinated and maintained relationship with by-law officer to ensure proper permits are maintained
  • Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income, and liabilities.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Researched and evaluated risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, applied effective risk management techniques, and offered proactive advice on possible legal issues.

Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, ON

General Volunteer
06.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Cross-trained at providing necessary assistance within organization
  • Assisted mobile clinics, volunteer coordination, research, data collection and evaluation, and survey analysis
  • Volunteered over 60 hours per month with organization to handle diverse needs.
  • Participate in Bell Friendly-Caller Program by calling up to five seniors week
  • Assisted with Food Hamper Preps with Meals On Wheels program to meet food shortage within GTA
  • Responded to Barrie Tornado and Mississauga Fires

Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, ON

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING RESPONDER
12.2020 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Worked with TEFP clients to follow up with service, evaluate experience, and transition to permanent services within community
  • Documented all client information, including condition and/or injury in online database while maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued education and training
  • Escalated client calls to MMPHS and EMS as necessary
  • Responded to and delegated up to 70+ voicemails day
  • Created detailed "GTA MAPS" with community links to resources such as food banks, 211, and help to find physicians and/or social workers while maintaining cultural diversity and needs
  • Networked and linked with other local community organizations to help support high-volume food bank deliveries

Ummah Nabawi Mosque
Etobicoke, ON

ADMINISTRATOR/Teacher
04.2017 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Worked with other staff to develop cohesive education plans to improve learning
  • Tracked student progress in an online database, immediately implementing action plans for struggling students
  • Provided real-time oral translation and interpretation during events, conferences, and fundraisers
  • Supervised up to 20 volunteers at a time, overseeing recruitment and training
  • Administrative and event management duties, payroll and housekeeping duties
  • The only staff on site who was CPR First Aid trained and experienced to handle emergency situations with students, volunteers, and staff

Cross-Cultural Catholic Services
Toronto, ON

CASEMANAGER
11.2017 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Managed reception desk, greeted staff and clients, responded to calls and online inquiries
  • Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints, and answer case-related questions
  • Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and privacy
  • Proofread and edited documents to prepare for submission
  • Oversaw, organized, and prepared training events for staff and guests
  • Assisted newcomers with settlement and integration, finding family physicians, applying to employment, education, and training, guiding and linking clients to other resources
  • Provided live interpretation services for newcomers with language barriers
  • Maintained inventory list of office supplies and replenished equipment and supplies as required

MBS Towing
Brampton, ON

Administrative Assistant
08.2013 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Worked efficiently with minimal to no supervision
  • Prepared payroll through QuickBooks
  • Managed electronic calendars with Outlook and Workspace Google Calendar
  • Scheduled meetings, conference calls, and ceremonies
  • Maintained and organized in-house office
  • Responded to emails and over 50 phone calls and voicemails and memos and a day and proofread all documentation to provide error-free correspondence
  • Responded to calls and dispatched up to 10 MBS Towing service cars daily to service locations

Education

Herzing College
Toronto, ON

Diploma from Paralegal
03.2023

University Overview

Canadian Red Cross
Online

Certificate from Virtual Teams
03.2021

University Overview

Canadian Red Cross
Online

Certificate from Disaster And Emergency Management
07.2020

University Overview

  • Psychological First Aids (Self, Elders, Trauma)
  • Addiction and Suicide Prevention

Herzing College
Toronto, ON

Diploma from Immigration Manager
10.2019

University Overview

IAP College
Toronto, ON

Certificate from Event Management
2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Excellent in Legal Research & Memo of Law
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Strong organizational skills, with ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
  • Strong technical skills (including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Workplace, and Adobe Acrobat) with refined administrative skills
  • Adaptive self-initiator and resourceful
  • Ability to work in-person, collaboratively, and remotely and flexibility to work overtime when necessary
  • Oral And Written Communication
  • Positive Rapport

Travel, reading, photography

Travel, reading, photography

I love to travel; I have been to 15 countries so far and covered six continents. My favorite city is Istanbul. My favorite book is The Witch of Portabello & The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. My favorite drink is cappuccino. One of my favorite case discussions is R v Dudley and Stephens (1884).

Timeline

Interpreter Volunteer
TalentLift
07.2021 - Current
Manager
AutoBroz Tires & Automotive Inc.
02.2021 - Current
SAFETY AND WELL-BEING RESPONDER
Canadian Red Cross
12.2020 - 10.2021
General Volunteer
Canadian Red Cross
06.2020 - Current
CASEMANAGER
Cross-Cultural Catholic Services
11.2017 - 08.2019
ADMINISTRATOR/Teacher
Ummah Nabawi Mosque
04.2017 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
MBS Towing
08.2013 - 08.2019
Herzing College
Diploma from Paralegal
Canadian Red Cross
Certificate from Virtual Teams
Canadian Red Cross
Certificate from Disaster And Emergency Management
Herzing College
Diploma from Immigration Manager
IAP College
Certificate from Event Management

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