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Lida Sheibani

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

Dedicated Translator and team player with in-depth understanding of various cultures. Well-versed in translating verbal communication and written words. Certified Translator and qualified native Persian speaker with previous experience in professional interpretation. Reliable Translator possessing excellent critical thinking skills and bilingual fluency. Meticulous and detailed professional with experience translating verbal and written communication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cashier

ZARA
Brossard, Quebec
08.2021 - Current
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies, especially for Iranian clients who do not speak English or French.
  • Resolved and balanced cash drawers at end of shifts to generate accurate reports for cash registers.
  • Maintained records of daily transactions including sales receipts, cash received, discounts issued.
  • Assisted other departments when needed by providing additional support during busy periods.

Freelance Translator

Self- Employed
Montreal, Quebec
06.2017 - 06.2021
  • Translated a variety of documents from English to Farsi or vice versa for college and university students.
  • Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
  • Conducted research to ensure accuracy in translations.
  • Read legal documents, scientific articles or news reports and rewrote into specified language.
  • Translated client documents between languages.

Executive Administrator

Home Life Bayview
Toronto, ON
05.2009 - 05.2016
  • Search and look for Iranian Clients, especially new comers and assist them to understand the market for Purchase or rent a property.
  • Meeting with clients to determine their needs, read and translate the legal document for them, and make sure the finished work meets those needs.
  • Arrange the meeting for Iranian and Afghan clients, provide all the necessary information, by reding an explaining them in Farsi or Dari.
  • Assist the clients through the whole process of buying or renting a property by doing the translation in Banks, Real Estate , and Attorney Office.

Education

Associate of Arts - English Language Proficiency

MacGill University
Montreal
03-2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation

Azad Univesity
Iran, Tehran
03-1993

Skills

  • In-depth cultural knowledge
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Active listener
  • Computing and CAT skills

Timeline

Head Cashier

ZARA
08.2021 - Current

Freelance Translator

Self- Employed
06.2017 - 06.2021

Executive Administrator

Home Life Bayview
05.2009 - 05.2016

Associate of Arts - English Language Proficiency

MacGill University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation

Azad Univesity
Lida Sheibani