ZHANAT's Resume

ZHANAT

Medical Interpreter

Female

55 y/o

English Translation/Russian translation/Other language translation/Administrative Manager/Supervisor/Office Director/Administrative Logistics/General Affairs

Live in Kazakhstan

Nationality Kazakhstan

Summary

As a proactive certified medical interpreter as well as administrative and programme management professional with over 15 years of experience driving excellence in international organisations, I would like to offer you my leadership skills for remote medical interpretation/administrative projects. I performed more than 2.000 hours of online interpretation since 2023 respectively. You will also find me to be an analytical manager with ability to launch new programmes and develop accurate forecasts in national and international projects. With experience tracking project deliverables and analysing projects after completion, my analytical and reporting skills have promoted mission success at the national level. My finesse with cross-cultural human resources, leadership of large teams, and financial insight make me an ideal candidate for your opening. My roles with major international third sector agencies include Chief of Fund Administration, Head of Finance and Administration, Head of Resource Management, and Head of Office. In my tenure I have turned around underperforming operations in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Zimbabwe, and could apply the same solution orientation to your company goals. I fluently converse in English and Russian languages and possess firm experience on former Soviet Union countries. I am certain that my expertise in international development organizations would be a useful asset to your team. Please contact me at your convenience to schedule a personal interview.

Work experience

Medical Interpreter

360 Smart Lingvo

2023.05-Current

(2 years)

CCHI and HIPAA certified Provide accurate language interpreting services in English and Target Language(s) Fully compliant with all health laws and regulations, including HIPAA, ensuring the protection of patient privacy and sensitive health information Facilitate provider-patient communication utilizing different modes of interpretation Demonstrate empathetic and respectful behavior in accordance with Healthcare Code of Conduct Accompaniment for medical check-ups to any clinics, hospitals worldwide Consecutive interpretation at various medical/social conferences and symposiums

part-time Associate Professor

A.Bukeikhanov University, Semei

2021.10-Current

(4 years)

Mentor and teach students of various background and language levels(Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate). Direct and supervise students while learning English as the second language. Prepare written tests upon completion of the term.

Online English Tutor

SkyEng International Language School

2020.06-2023.09

(3 years)

Teach various online courses for students located worldwide

Associate Professor

Gumilev Eurasian National University

2018.09-2020.05

(2 years)

Associate Professor

Kazakh Humanities and Law University

2011.09-2018.08

(7 years)

Teach students of various background and language levels (Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate). Direct and supervise students while learning English as the second language. Prepare written tests upon completion of the term. · Published articles in various sources, incl. In impact factor journals; · Increased interest of the students to learning language through English speaking club which was moderated by myself ; · Effectively contributed into training of gifted students for international mobile exchange programmes; · Apply technical means of teaching and contemporary interactive methods of teaching

Chief of Fund Administration

OSCE

2008.03-2011.03

(3 years)

Direct administration of OSCE’s mission in Tajikistan with a budget of €12M and a staff of up to 210 members. Manage Fund Administration and Common Operational Cost programmes simultaneously. Oversee budget and financial management, including allocation of resources, management of logistics and assets, and all procurement and contract management. Direct human resources for national and international staff, including training new hires. Liaise with local authorities regarding implementation of OSCE mission goals. • Implemented the budget at between 98-100%, the highest rate ever in Tajikistan. • Reduced total budget expenditures 30% by insisting on transparency and reconfirming the organisation’s commitment to regulation-compliant, corruption-free operations. • Strengthened standard operating procedures relating to record-keeping, management of contractors, and staff training, resulting in standardised, streamlined operations. • Increased financial transaction transparency from 50% to 95%. • Implemented international best practices in risk management, effectively launching the mission’s first risk management policies. • Effectively turned around operational capacity for OSCE’s mission to facilitate growth, best practices, and wide scale transparency.

Head of Finance and Administration

UN OCHA, Almaty Kazakhstan

2007.01-2008.01

(a year)

Led budget implementation, financial administration, human resources, procurement and logistics for the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Supervised 2 staff members and a budget of $900,000 USD. Prepared reviews of financial and human resources proposals and consolidated the budget and work programmes to coordinate with HQ budget, procurement, and funding sources. Monitored spending and supported department managers in elaborating resource requirements for the region. Ensured appropriate training of incoming staff members. • Overcame bureaucratic snafus to furnish and set up the office in a record 30 days. • Recruited and hired staff according to complex protocols within 1 month. • Organised a task force meeting of 150 participants, including travel arrangements, accommodations, and publishing materials in under a month.

Senior Specialist of Planning and Analytics

ASTANA-FINANCE

2006.01-2007.01

(a year)

Created forecasts and financial plans to influence strategic planning according to the organisation’s business objectives in investments, microcredits, real estate, and public trading. Directed major budget allocation decisions to ensure appropriate risk management and transparency in transactions. Led a staff of 4 personnel, coaching them to achieve benchmarks.

Head of Resource Management (Zimbabwe: 2005)

IOM, Harare, Zimbabwe and Almaty

2002.01-2005.01

(3 years)

Directed financial management for all International Organization for Migration activities in Harare and satellite offices in Mutare and Beitbridge. Created forecasts for resource allocation and cash flow, preparing budgets for upcoming projects and ensure appropriate controls for funds disbursed. Managed human resources functions including recruitment, retention, training/on-boarding, promotion, and separation of national staff. Resolved sensitive human resources cases in compliance with international guidelines and in collaboration with Chief of Mission. Supervised and trained local staff with a reliable focus on transparency. Validated contracts with suppliers and prepared financial reports for donors including SIDA, DFID, USAID, South African Government, and Embassies of Japan, Netherlands, and Australia. • Managed an operational budget of $10M USD. • Eliminated corruption throughout the supply chain in all procurement activities. • Reintegrated transparency in financial transactions despite hyperinflation. Senior Financial / Administrative Assistant (Kazakhstan: 2002 to 2005) Promoted excellence in programme management on a regional scale in financial, human resources, and procurement affairs within IOM’s Almaty office. Supported senior management in allocating resources and managing documentation of financial and regulatory information. Supervised a staff of 10. • Disbursed funds and maintained all financial records for a $5M USD budget.

Head of Office

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES-SWITZERLAND

2002.01-2005.01

(3 years)

Head of Office Supported the international team in launching the mission in Kazakhstan as the first national employee. Developed a network of suppliers and contractors and facilitated medical networking throughout the country. Managed human resources and public relations as the primary representative in the country.

Educational experience

All-Russian Distance learning University of Finance and Economics

Master of Economics in Finance and Credit

2000.09-2004.04

(4 years)

a branch of Russian university in Omsk city

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Comparative Linguistics

1999.01-2000.10

(2 years)

I completed my 3 year Doctorate course at the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Yassawi ( 1996-1999). Afterwards I took academic practice at above mentioned University that led me to the successful defence of my thesis there.