Richard Ruranga Makombe
@richardrurangamakomb
Multilingual interpreter and case manager with extensive refugee support and field operations experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a multilingual interpreter and refugee services professional with hands-on experience supporting resettlement, case management, and field operations across humanitarian and commercial settings. I have interpreted for refugees, translated documents, and supported family-tracing and reunification efforts.
I have worked in community monitoring, direct care for individuals with disabilities, and as an operations worker in oilfield and logistics roles, demonstrating adaptability and a strong safety focus. I have experience coordinating sand logistics, water-transfer operations, truck driving, and operating/maintaining pumping equipment.
I hold an Interpreter Certification (2013) from the Resettlement Support Center (USCIS) in Nairobi and completed college-level coursework; I am reliable, team-oriented, and fluent in French, Swahili, English, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, and Kinyamulenge.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner Operator
Makrich Trucking LLC
Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Operates as owner-operator and dispatches trucks, managing schedules, logistics and driver coordination for transport operations.
Truck Driver
Savage Services
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
Operated trucks to haul pipes and sand for industrial operations, ensuring timely delivery and safe transport.
Water Transfer Laborer
Nuverra Environmental Solutions
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)
Supported water transfer operations on well sites, performed rigging tasks, hose maintenance, and site setup using company vehicles.
Sand Coordinator
Topnotch Logistics
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)
Coordinated sand deliveries and logistics for frac operations, supervised truck compliance with safety gear and assisted truck backing operations.
Equipment Operator
Universal Pressure Pumping
Jun 2017 - Feb 2018 (8 months)
Operated and maintained pumping equipment for fracturing operations, performed daily pump maintenance and rigging tasks.
Case Manager & Interpreter
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Apr 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Provided case management and interpretation for newly arrived refugees, coordinated appointments, and assisted clients with resettlement and integration.
Direct Care Autism Associate
Homestead
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)
Provided safety, supervision, and goal-focused support to individuals with mental disabilities to improve independent living capacity.
Warehouse Associate
Pitney Bowes
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 (5 months)
Processed and sorted mail, repackaged items for mailing operations and maintained order in distribution workflows.
Interpreter
Resettlement Support Center
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years)
Interpreted for refugees and clients across multiple languages and translated documents, supporting resettlement processes and improving client communication outcomes.
Volunteer Pianist
Covenant Church
May 2009 - Nov 2015 (6 years 6 months)
Played piano for church services, taught lessons to adults and teens, and provided interpretation for church members.
Interpreter
Refuge Point
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Provided interpretation and document translation for refugees to facilitate access to services and legal processes.
Community Monitor
Refugees United
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)
Conducted research and assisted refugees in family reunification using online tracing tools, reporting findings daily to supervisors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Des Moines Area Community College
College Diploma
2016 -
Enrolled in college-level coursework at Des Moines Area Community College; program in progress as of 2016.
St. Lawrence University
College Diploma
2010 - 2012
Attended St. Lawrence University from 2010 to 2012 for college-level studies.
Groupe Scolaire de Butare
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed High School Diploma at Groupe Scolaire de Butare in 2009.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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