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ASHLEY WAKESHO MWALEKWA

Pittsburgh

Summary

Life has given me the desire to take on new challenges and shown me its beauty. Coming from a music background and slowly moving to the international relation
field, I have acquired a strong work ethic, adaptability, and
interpersonal skills. Working with immigrants and being from Kenya has given me a deep appreciation of different cultures and a fond recognition of the struggles that one may go through in a new country.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Swahili Interpreter

Language Solutions
07.2024 - Current
  • Assist in communications between Swahili-speaking employees and their employers
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
  • Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
  • Understanding, respecting and navigating through cross-cultural differences between the clients.

Volunteer English As A Second Language Tutor

Church of the Ascension
02.2023 - Current
  • Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
  • Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
  • Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  • Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
  • Taught reading comprehension, writing, grammar and literature in team teaching environment with other teachers.

Swahili Interpreter

Global Wordsmiths
08.2022 - Current
  • Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
  • Instructed students staff and teachers concerning functions and capabilities of interpreters.
  • Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.

Perinatal Case Aide

Hello Neighbor
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients when needed to ensure seamless access to vital services.
  • Maintained up-to-date client records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, prioritizing interventions and services accordingly.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex social service systems while advocating for their needs at various levels.

Volunteer Student Mentor

Alliance For Refugee, Youth Support and Education
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Help high school students with their homework as a volunteer in their After School Program
  • Interpret for other mentors and the students
  • Being a problem solver with students when they have personal issues to be resolved.
  • Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.

Swahili Translator and Interpreter Intern

Global Wordsmiths
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Translate documents and forms from English to Swahili.
  • Help children who are not fluent in English develop confidence in speaking.
  • Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
  • Used dictionaries, thesauruses and other references during translation to locate terminology equivalents and retain original text meaning.
  • Discussed language discrepancies and unclear points with clients and specialists.
  • Elaborated on concepts and ideas expressed between languages.

Piano Teacher

Montessori Kindergarten Nairobi
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Interacted with children between 3-5 years of age and taught basic piano skills
  • Used songs, nursery rhymes, stories, and games to help keep students engaged.
  • Emboldened students with new confidence by consistently reinforcing and praising abilities.
  • Helped students continue progressing by regularly evaluating abilities and customizing teaching approaches.
  • Instilled values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of advanced pieces and performances.
  • Instructed students in scales, sight-reading and tonal differences on piano.

Administrative Assistant

Piano Centre
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Organized Band practices for various bands in Nairobi Kenya
  • Performed financial tasks and kept financial records for the company.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets, and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music And International Relations, African Studies

Duquesne University
05.2022

MBA -

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • Collaborative networking abilities
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Data organization
  • Music theory and practical comprehension

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional

Timeline

Swahili Interpreter

Language Solutions
07.2024 - Current

Perinatal Case Aide

Hello Neighbor
10.2023 - 03.2025

Volunteer English As A Second Language Tutor

Church of the Ascension
02.2023 - Current

Swahili Interpreter

Global Wordsmiths
08.2022 - Current

Volunteer Student Mentor

Alliance For Refugee, Youth Support and Education
01.2022 - 05.2022

Swahili Translator and Interpreter Intern

Global Wordsmiths
04.2020 - 08.2020

Piano Teacher

Montessori Kindergarten Nairobi
01.2016 - 11.2016

Administrative Assistant

Piano Centre
01.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Music And International Relations, African Studies

Duquesne University

MBA -

Duquesne University

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