Lencho Ame
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Adept at navigating complex multicultural environments, I leveraged my exceptional communication and IT skills at UNHCR Office, enhancing productivity and ensuring cultural sensitivity in linguistic services. My background in emergency response and project management, coupled with a strong ethical framework, has driven significant improvements in community engagement and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
UNHCR Office, RSC Africa (CWS) and Proz.com
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Provided interpretation and translation services between Oromo/Amharic and English.
- Delivered accurate interpretation in community, hospitality, legal, and medical settings.
- Translated various documents, including consent forms, legal agreements, announcements, and eviction notices.
- Ensured clarity and cultural sensitivity in all linguistic services.
Residential Manager
Chabrin Agencies Limited
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Screened and reviewed resident applications by completing credit and criminal background checks and verifying employment and previous rental history.
- Assisted resident with collecting rents and completing lease agreements.
Reporting and follow with maintenance requested from tenant.
Managed day-to-day operation and comply with rule and regulation of the property.
Assisted with manage tenant complaints and issues
Make research with rental vacancies
Setting the rent price and get vacant units ready for rental.
Delivering orientation in regards to crisis management and intervention during emergency.
Follow up housekeeping daily operation and check the building if there would be more duties to be
perform.
Respond immediately for any calls from tenant or colleagues.
Give appropriate time to get into tenant unit.
Responding rental inquires - Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Conducted property move-ins, move-outs and walk-through inspections.
Community Volunteer – GBV Prevention Facilitator
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Mobilized refugee communities to form groups addressing the root causes of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) while fostering reflection on gender, power, and violence.
- Enhanced women’s leadership and engaged men in behavior change to prevent VAWG through tailored outreach and education sessions.
- Conducted social assessments, gathered program feedback, and provided recommendations to improve EMAP/BCC implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Adama Science And Technology University
Adama, Ethiopia07-2017
High School Diploma -
Jaja Secondary School
Jaja, Ethiopia07-2012
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficient in a wide range of IT and Computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,, Oracle, and database management systems, with strong ability to leverage technology to optimize work flows and enhance productivity
- Project management
- Emergency Response
- Managing and follow up lease renewals
- Coordination and collaboration
- Enforcing Safety Protocols
- Holding Group Sessions
- Cultural awareness
- Professional ethics
Languages
English
Full Professional
Oromo
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional Working
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
UNHCR Office, RSC Africa (CWS) and Proz.com
01.2020 - 11.2024
Residential Manager
Chabrin Agencies Limited
02.2016 - 03.2021
Community Volunteer – GBV Prevention Facilitator
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
03.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Adama Science And Technology University
High School Diploma -
Jaja Secondary School
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