Harjit Kaur

Harjit Kaur Mobile:- | Email:- Overview • Accomplished professional with extensive experience of working in the Indian Embassy in Iran; served as Social Secretary to the Ambassador & DCM, Administration Section • Managed office administration, communications, planned and organized events/ logistics for delegates • Successfully worked in a multicultural environment and effectively handled international dignitaries, officials and business leaders with poise, tact, diplomacy and discretion • Proficient in public relation matters, interactions with government organizations, foreign missions, private companies and VVIP delegations • Worked as Interpreter to Ambassador; expertise as language translator in English, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi and Italian (basic B1 level) 2017 to date: Relocated to Italy – Currently employed in a part time local community factory Professional Experience Embassy of India, Tehran, Iran Social Secretary to the Ambassador and DCM - March 2015 to June 2017 • • • • • • • • Coordinated, handled correspondence, arranged meetings with Iranian VVIPs, VIPs, Diplomats, private companies, local Ministries, Chambers, Embassies Managed Ambassador’s & Spouse day to day calendar, Organized dinners, receptions & Embassy cultural & national day functions Facilitated visa services to VVIP / VIP delegations, diplomats Provided support to the Chargé d Affaires in the absence of Ambassador Managed arrangements for events at the Ambassador’s residence / Managed logistics, suppliers Attended events to oversee smooth functioning and troubleshoot problems as they arose Assisted as Interpreter to Ambassador Commercial Section (Assistant) - March 2011 to March 2015 • To promote business between two countries (Introducing companies, holding exhibitions and arrangements for commercial delegation visits • Compiling commercial reports, organizing filing systems, correspondences and emails with regards to business enquiries Sep 2007 to June 2017 Achievements at Embassy of India, Tehran • 16th NAM summit 2016 – Supported as Translator for Indian 1st Lady (Gursharan Kaur wife of then Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh), Assisted Military & Air Attache in managing transportation for the entire delegation • Assisted Liaison officer during visit of H.E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, then Minister for External Affairs of India to Tehran for the 15th JCMNov’2008 attended by leaders of 120 countries • Supported as translator and assistant to the transportation In-charge during the visit of Indian Lok Sabha speaker, Mrs. Meira Kumar • Official translator for a 14-member delegation from the Tea Board of India - A Buyer-Seller-Meet (BSM); I led all the arrangements at the meet’s event venue, electronics used, food and beverages for over 55 guests • Was Credited by Ambassador for successfully organizing Indian Republic day function for 2016 • Appreciations received from several Ambassadors and senior delegates for handling situations professionally, enabling timely responses and solutions Visa Section Staff - Sep 2007 to March 2011 • • Administration of all day to day tasks at visa section Securely processing visa related paper works, collection of visa fee, applicant interviews & safe delivery of the passports Page 1 of 2 Air Atlanta Icelandic Airline, Jeddah, SA Dec 2005 to August 2007 Cabin Crew Member • • • Provided services to passengers while ensuring their comfort, safety & security on board Dealt with security and emergency situations and provided first aid to passengers when required Checked functioning all emergency equipment’s, attended pre-flight and post-flight briefing Four Points by Sheraton, Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE April 2003 to Dec 2005 Senior Guest Service Agent • • Provided check-in/ out guest service, guest support through their stay ensuring their comfort and satisfactory stay at the hotel Followed adherence to all fire and emergency procedures and first aid Safir Hotel, Tehran, Iran April 2000 to April 2003 Guest Service Agent Software Skills Professional Competencies Proficient in MS Office applications, visa processing software used in Indian Embassy (IVFRT) • • Language Proficiency • • Ability to work as translator for four languages on advanced level and one language (Italian) on basic B1 level Fluent in English, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi (Speaking, Reading & Writing) Education and Trainings Hotel Management Diploma Travel & Tourism Academy, Tehran, Iran- High School Indian Senior Secondary School, Tehran, Iran – 1999 Cabin Training (B 747 100/200/300 & B 767 200/300) Air Atlanta Icelandic Training Institute in Accordance with JAR OPS 1, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - 2006 First Aid Course DOB and Nationality • • • • • • • Liaison, protocol management (VVIP level) Administrative, operational support, office management Event management and logistical support Office communications and secure information management Maintaining the official calendar and managing travel arrangements Preparing briefing materials for official trips or meetings as requested Formatting official presentations, correspondence, reports, official documents, charts and graphs Strategic thinking and volunteer organizational development cause Continuously seeking to learn, sharing knowledge and innovating Demonstrated sound problem solving and decision-making ability Proficient in task and resource management ensuring deadlines are met 30th January 1982; Iran Address Via Guglielmo Marconi 5, Costa di Mezzate 24060, Bergamo, Italy Page 2 of 2