Yahya Kanat
Auckland
Summary
Versatile Translator and Coordinator with a Bachelor's degree, offering a unique blend of academic background and practical field experience. A multilingual professional (Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, English) skilled in cross-cultural communication and operational support. Combines expertise in translation with hands-on capability in driving, agriculture, and livestock management, ensuring total flexibility for both corporate and terrain-based roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Coordinator / Office Staff
Hand in Hand International for Relief and Development
Ankara
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Manage daily office coordination, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the team.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of small-scale international relief projects.
- Perform accurate translation of official documents and handle basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
Interpreter - Translator
Bright Future International Aid and Solidarity Association
Ankara
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Executed precise translation of various written documents, reports, and web content between Arabic and Turkish.
- Facilitated cross-language communication and supported the organization's documentation needs.
Freelance Driver & Agricultural Assistant
Self-Employed / Various Projects
Ankara
- Provided safe and reliable urban transportation services, demonstrating excellent navigation skills and passenger safety awareness.
- Assisted in seasonal agricultural activities and basic livestock care, gaining practical hands-on experience in farm operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability and a strong work ethic in dynamic field environments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Arabic Translation and Interpreting
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
Ankara, TurkeySkills
- Arabic-Turkish Translation & Interpreting
- Office Administration & Coordination
- Driving & Navigation
- Agricultural & Livestock Operations
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Languages
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Kurdish
- English
Timeline
General Coordinator / Office Staff
Hand in Hand International for Relief and Development
02.2024 - 09.2025
Interpreter - Translator
Bright Future International Aid and Solidarity Association
07.2022 - 12.2024
Freelance Driver & Agricultural Assistant
Self-Employed / Various Projects
Bachelor's Degree - Arabic Translation and Interpreting
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University