Siham Awija
Reservoir,VIC
Summary
Focused Translator with a highly developed understanding of Arabic and Turkish languages and cultures. Skilled in quickly and accurately translating written documents and audio recordings. Over 4 years of related expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Connector and translator
Moreland City Council
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
- Strengthened relationships between community members by facilitating open dialogues, workshops, and forums.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting in Arabic and Turkish.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
Dental Nurse
Preston Dental Group
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
Refugee support and translator
Uniting Care Australia Community
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Aurthur Mawson children’s centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Double Majors (Public Heath & Medical Sciences)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC06.2025
Diploma of health sciences -
La Trobe College Australia
12.2022
Skills
- Medical software
- Administration and management
- Community Engagement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Medical assessment
- Fluent in Arabic & Turkish
- Excellent Writing Abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Document Translation
Hard Skills
Google Drive, Spreadsheets, Email, Presentations/Slideshows, Database Management, Social media, Web, Typing, Graphics, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Business management knowledge, Planning, Photoshop, Freehand, HTML, Layout, English, Arabic, Turkish
Communication Skills
- Respecting others’ points of view through engagement and interest.
- Listening to others when they communicate, asking questions to better understand.
- Communicating support in three languages (English, Arabic, Turkish) fluently.
- Know-how and when to ask to explain and clarify thoughts and ideas.
- Verbal, non-verbal, written communication skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of clients
References
- Roba Mahmoud, Accountant, rouba.mahmoud@hotmail.com, 0410 587 176
- Josephine, Dental Nurse, 0413 260 501
Timeline
Community Connector and translator
Moreland City Council
01.2021 - Current
Dental Nurse
Preston Dental Group
01.2021 - 11.2023
Refugee support and translator
Uniting Care Australia Community
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Aurthur Mawson children’s centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Double Majors (Public Heath & Medical Sciences)
La Trobe University
Diploma of health sciences -
La Trobe College Australia
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