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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, Turkey

Skills

  • 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
Yahya Kanat