Romana Akthar Shanta
Communication Professional With Expertise In Interpretation & Development Work
Cox's Bazar
Summary
Dynamic interpreter and project officer with over 7 years of experience in international justice and media organizations, dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and driving impactful communication. Certified interpreter for the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2023, excelling in both remote and field interpretation. Previous roles at DW Akademie involved interpreting and project management, refining skills in freelance and over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) within high-pressure environments. Renowned for exceptional accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to facilitating effective communication across diverse settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Field Interpreter
International Criminal Court ICC
04.2024 - Current
- To provide field and Phone interpretation to the office of the prosecutor OTP of the international Criminal Court ICC
Field Interpreter
International Criminal Court (ICC)
09.2023 - 12.2023
- To provide field and Phone interpretation to the office of the prosecutor OTP of the international Criminal Court ICC
Project Associate Bangladesh
DW Akademie Bangladesh
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Administrative and Logistic Support, Organising workshops and Conferences, Handling Budget and Pettycash, Managing trainers and participants, Documenting and Translating, M&E
Producing Vox Pops
Goethe-Institute Bangladesh
03.2021 - 03.2021
- To produce Vox Pops, multimedia contents in Close collaboration and Consultation with the DW Akademie team. Producing Vox Pops on Feminism in Bangladesh.
Interpreter/Translator
International Criminal Court (ICC)
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Translating the Interview at Community Radio Naf by a advisors and director of ICC. Transcribing the Documents.
Translator / Interpreter
DW Akademie
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Translation at the workshop in Chittagong and Coxs Bazar Bangladesh
Translator / Interpreter
DW Akademie
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Translation at the workshop at Coxs Bazar Kutupalong
Interpreter/Translator
DW Akademie Bangladesh
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Translation of the workshops at Community Radio Sagor Giri at Sitakunda Chittagong. The Language of training was English to Bangla. Alongside, assistance in administrative and logistical matters of the trainer team.
Education
Masters of Social Science (MSS) - Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh12-2022
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) - Communication & Journalism
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh12-2020
HSC - Arts
Govt. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College
SSC - Arts
Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa
JDC (Madrasah) - undefined
Mohammadia Adarsha Dhakil Madrasa
Skills
Advanced language skills
Cross-cultural communication
Interpersonal communication
Professional ethics
Relationship building
Client confidentiality
Intercultural sensitivity
Voice modulation
Stress management
Feedback incorporation
Cultural competence
Dialect understanding
Simultaneous interpretation
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management abilities
Professionalism
Active listening
Effective communication
Interpersonal skills
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical thinking
Decision-making
Media relations
Photography
Press release writing
Marketing communications
Podcast production
Corporate communications
Crisis management
Brand messaging
Multicultural communications
Promotions and advertising
Community relations
Media communications
PR strategy development
Product and service promotion
Extra-Curricular Activities
Debate, Filmmaking, Vlogging, Voluntary
- Looking For: Top Level Job
- Available: Full Time
- NGO/Development
- Interpreter
- Preferred Organization Types: University, Training Institutes, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body, NGO, Multinational Companies, Public Relation Companies, Immigration/Visa Processing
- Availability: Full Time, Chattogram, Cox`s Bazar, Dhaka, Ethiopia, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
- Religion: Islam
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1998
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Bangladeshi
- Marital Status: Married
Special Qualifications
- Certified interpretation for international justice (ICC)
- Remote and field interpretation expertise
- Over the phone interpretation (OPI)
- Freelance interpretation across diverse sectors
- Project coordination and management
- Cross-cultural communication
Specialization
logistic management, Content Presentation, Communication in English, Coordination, Report Writing, Communicator/ Interpreter, Foreign Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Multimedia, Documentation, Excellent Communication Skill
Training
- Invoice Making, Invoice, Contract, Timesheet, DW Akademie, Germany, Bonn, Germany, 2022, 1 day
- Monitoring and Evaluation Tools, M&E Importance, new tools for M&E, DW Akademie, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2022, 3 days
- Grand Budget, How to prepare Grand Budget, DW Akademie, Germany, Bonn, Germany, 2022, 2 days
- Media Tech Challenge - Boot-camp, Media and technology, DW Akademie, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, Rajshahi, 2019, 3 days
- Youth Peace Film, Film making, Peace, Society, Social issues, Films4Peace Foundation, Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar, 2018, 6 months
- 13th CUDS Debate and Public Speaking Workshop, Public Speaking, Debate, Chittagong University Debating Society, Bangladesh, Chittagong, 2017, 14 Days
- Ranger Investiture Course, Bangladesh Girl Guides Ranger Training, Bangladesh Girl Guides, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015, 5 Days
Extra-Curricular Activities
Debate Filmmaking Vlogging Voluntary
References
- Dr. MD. Shahidul Haque, University of Chittagong, Professor, Dept. of Communication and Journalism, University of Chittagong, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, +8801787457839, shahidjr@yeahoo.com, Academic