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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Sarmad Sami

Chestermere,Alberta

Summary

Versatile professional with a track record of excellence in translation and safety management, notably with the Nelson Mandela Association and KAR Company. Fluent in English, Kurdish, Arabic, and French (B1), demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and project quality, with a focus on achieving stringent deadlines and safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Uber Driver

Uber
07.2021 - Current

Passenger driver.

Translator

Nelson Mandela Association
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Helping new comers to France by translating Arabic and Kuridsh( Badini & Soranic ) languages to English or French.
  • Translated documents and interview newcomers.
  • Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon YYC1
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Site Safety Manager

KAR Company
11.2013 - 02.2016
  • Coordinated regular toolbox talks, reinforcing key safety concepts among employees on a consistent basis.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by holding individuals responsible for their safety performance and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Mentored junior safety personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a strong commitment to workplace safety throughout the organization.

Distribution Supervisor

KAR Company
03.2009 - 10.2013
  • Main duties performed: worked with KAR as a shelter Distribution supervisor
  • leading shelter assessment team
  • making final report to the line manager.
  • supporting Food distribution team in both in kind food distribution and voucher program.
  • Supervise and manage distribution officers, assistance and daily labour
  • Ensure that planned activities are successfully implemented according to quality standards;
  • Manage the planning and set up of a distribution and supervise activities
  • Mobile local communities before and during the distribution and in the provision of technical guidance to beneficiaries to support with the correct use of the supplies provided
  • Provide accurate information to the program manager and ensure these are recorded accurately.
  • Create and maintain relations with local authorities and external actors to grant access to beneficiaries and coordinate on the use of public sites for the setup of distributions -
  • And so much more duties performed according to the work.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Hairstyle

TOC Hair Studio Academy
Calgary, AB
11.2020

Computer Science

University of Duhok
Duhok, Iraq
2014

Skills

  • FLUENT IN English, Kurdish( Badini & Sorani), Arabic
  • French language (level B1 certified in France country)
  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Project management abilities
  • Quality control analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Work process training
  • Excellent communication
  • Accuracy verification
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • H2S Alive Expiry Date: 18 DEC 2027.
  • Standard (Intermediate) First Aid Level C with CPR and AED Expiry Date: 03 Jan 2028.

Timeline

Uber Driver

Uber
07.2021 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Amazon YYC1
11.2020 - 07.2021

Translator

Nelson Mandela Association
11.2017 - 02.2019

Site Safety Manager

KAR Company
11.2013 - 02.2016

Distribution Supervisor

KAR Company
03.2009 - 10.2013

Graduate Certificate - Hairstyle

TOC Hair Studio Academy

Computer Science

University of Duhok
Sarmad Sami