Gurmeet Kaur Kalsi
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic multilingual Translator and Interpreter with extensive experience in providing services for government departments like CIWA and Calgary Family Court. Demonstrated leadership at Kaler Filling Station, enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction. Excel in multitasking and interpersonal communication, with over 50,000 words translated and 250 hours of interpretation. Proficient in Microsoft Office, showcasing adaptability and a positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Freelancer
Calgary, AB
09.2018 - Current
- Languages as an Interpreter: English <> Punjabi, English<> Hindi, English<>Urdu, Hindi<>Punjabi, Hindi<>Urdu, Urdu<>Punjabi
- Languages as a translator: English <> Punjabi, English<> Hindi, Hindi<>Punjabi
- Work on call as an interpreter at different Canadian government departments, such as WCB, Calgary Family Court, CIWA, etc.
- Translated various pamphlets and information brochures for CIWA.
- English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
- Over 250 hours of experience in interpretation on various occasions, i.e.,
- School teachers' and parents' meetings, doctor/physiotherapy patients' appointments, and WCB claimants' meetings.
- Over 50,000 words of translation experience under different projects and jobs.
Courtesy Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
Calgary, Canada
09.2016 - Current
- Greet customers, direct or escort them to their choice of products, perform price checks
- Provide support in stocking shelves and handling return items
- Bag customers’ purchases and deliver bags to vehicles
- Collected shopping carts and docked in designated areas
- Clean and maintain the store according to the organization’s specific policies and procedures
- Work in a team based environment with fellow tellers, and other employees
Supervisor
Kaler Filling Station
Kaler Faridkot, India
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Bharat Petroleum Retail outlet
- Managed all the workers and duties at Bharat Petroleum Retail outlet
- Ordering Patrol, Diesel and Petroleum products as per requirement and their payment
- Passing on instruction to workers regarding pricing and different offers
- Inspected the cleanliness and tidiness of the retail space and passing on instructions as per requirement
- Managing attendance, payroll and salaries of the workers
- Designed and coordinated hand-on activities
- Bharat Petroleum Retail outlet
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Gandhi Teacher’s Training College
Bhilwara, India01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Canadian Equivalent Certificate - Botany, Zoology & Chemistry
JDB Girls College
Kota, India01.1998
Skills
- Energetic
- Self-motivated
- Accurate assignment completion
- Minimal supervision
- Deadline management
- Dependable
- Hardworking
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude
- Eager to learn
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong Verbal Communication
Certification
- LMB Course (Labour Market Bridging for Volunteers: Interpretation & Translation), Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, Calgary, AB, 08/18
- CISOC (Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities), Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, Calgary, AB, 07/18
- CILISAT (Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool), Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, Calgary, AB, 06/18
- Microsoft Office and Business Communication Certificate, Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES), Calgary, AB, 09/17
Hobbies and Interests
- Internet research
- Music
- Reading
- Ethnic cooking
Additional Training Licenses
- Advance Class 5 with Air Brake Endorsement
- TIN (Translation Identification Number), Alberta Transportation, 08/17
- Standard First Aid- Level C CPR/AED, St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean, 08/17
- WHMIS Certificate, 01/17
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Freelancer
09.2018 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
09.2016 - Current
Supervisor
Kaler Filling Station
05.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Education -
Gandhi Teacher’s Training College
Bachelor of Science - Canadian Equivalent Certificate - Botany, Zoology & Chemistry
JDB Girls College
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