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Richard Ruranga Makombe

@richardrurangamakomb

Multilingual interpreter and case manager with extensive refugee support and field operations experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles supporting refugees and vulnerable populations where I can use my interpretation, case management, and field logistics experience to improve resettlement outcomes.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 logoDC

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 logoSU

St. Lawrence University

College Diploma

2010 - 2012

Attended St. Lawrence University from 2010 to 2012 for college-level studies.

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Groupe Scolaire de Butare

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

Completed High School Diploma at Groupe Scolaire de Butare in 2009.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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