AMIR KALANTARI

Irvine, California

(714) 326-9617 / amirk52@hotmail.com

 

Farsi Translator - Interpreter / Research - Data Analysis / Technical Writing / Accounting

 

Bilingual Communicator / Business Services Specialist is a business coordinator with an international background in research and data analysis, along with skills in language interpretation and translation.

 

§    International communications and business coordination background with research and analytical skills.

§    Business representative skilled in managing relationships with customers, clients and employees.

§    Multilingual interpreter - translator (Farsi - English) with additional familiarity in Arabic.

 

·  Technical Writing·  Language Trainer ·  Research / Data Analysis

·  Media Management skills·  Farsi Translator ·  Accounting Skills

·  Inventory Management·  Administrative Skills·  Business Client Services

 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / RECOGNITION

 

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources - Iran Azad University, Tehran, Iran

High School Diploma - Tehran Razi High School, Tehran, Iran

California Enlisted Excellence Ribbon for Outstanding Service

Scored 2+ Defense Language Proficiency Test - Persian Farsi

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Linguist - Translation Team Leader / Sergeant

PCC Persian Christian Church, Irvine, CA2012 - 2015

(Concurrent position with California Army National Guard)

 

Translate teachings, prayers and announcements in Farsi to English via wireless translation devices.

Skilled at simultaneous interpretation and in providing on time and accurate translation to English.

Accurately relays style and tone to ensure integrity of meaning during translation process.

Performed monthly inventory and maintenance on sensitive supplies and equipment.

NCO Sergeant and team leader who managed and supervised troops and honor guard details.

 

Sergeant / Personnel Supervisor

California Army National Guard, Azusa, CA2009 - 2012

(Concurrent position with Universal Protection Service)

 

Conducted mobile and foot patrols to protect property and personnel.

Supervised security officers and wrote daily activity and incident reports.

Performed NCO supervisory duties and trained National Guard personnel.

Duties included assignment to A 1-144^th Field Artillery unit in Azusa, CA.

 

Accounts Payable / Receivables Clerk

Capital Media, San Juan Capistrano, CA2007 - 2009

 

Resolved account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issued stop payments or adjustments.

Accounting skills included preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records and financial reports.

Maintained financial security by complying with internal accounting controls.

Paid invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduled and prepared disbursements.

Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.

Obtained revenue by verifying transaction information; computed charges and refunds.

 

 

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English Student

Pand English Institute, Tehran, Iran2005 - 2007

 

During this period I was an English student while preparing for immigration to the United States.

 

Traffic Control Officer / Information Officer

Tehran Division of Traffic Control, Tehran, Iran2004 - 2005

 

Information Officer who interacted with the public to answer traffic-related questions.

Provided information regarding parking regulations, location of streets, buildings and points of interest.

Studied factors to assess effectiveness of lighting, sign and marking visibility on traffic conditions.

Developed program goals and analyzed traffic data related to traffic flow patterns.

Managed electronic information for vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers; used databases to locate investigation details and other information; trained traffic control personnel.

Monitored street and utility projects for compliance with traffic control permit conditions.

Reviewed traffic control plans to issue permits for events and construction work affecting right of way.

Inspected sites to assess projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans.

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

 

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Native Persian Farsi speaker skilled in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Accurately relay style and tone for consistent meaning when translating or interpreting languages.

Adhere to strict deadlines when translating written documents and materials.

Committed to protecting and ensuring the confidentiality of material as required.

Refer to reference sources as needed to ensure the accuracy of translated works.

Advanced English language skills for interpretation and translation.

 

DATA RESEARCH / INFORMATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS

Collected and analyzed data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand; selected statistical tests for data analysis.

Investigated and answered complaints regarding contested parking citations to determine validity.

Developed problem intervention procedures, utilizing methods including interviews and consultations.

Analyzed and interpreted data in order to increase the understanding of human social behavior.

Managed electronic information for vehicle registration, identification, and status.

Compiled statistics from materials such as production records, quality-control records and surveys.

Participated in the publication of information; discussed data presentation requirements with clients.

 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT / ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Skilled at gathering and organizing information on problems and procedures.

Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Reviewed forms and reports and conferred with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose.

Identified problems and suggested a range of program improvements.

Interviewed personnel and conducted on-site observation to ascertain unit functions and work efficiency.

Documented findings of studies; recommended implementation of new systems and organizational changes.