Over 10 years' experience as a Native Arabic Linguist translating documents and formal letters/propaganda letters in Iraq as a category I and II Interpreter.
As a linguist worked with many different military branches in many different categories in IRAQ/SYRIYA/JORDAN/KSA/BAHRAIN/YEMEN AND UAE ever since 2017 till now.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with great aptitude to learn new skills at a fast pace.
Interpreted statements made by participants during interviews, meetings, and conferences using various methods to preserve the original intent, meaning, and emphasis.
Proficiently translated both technical and non-technical documents and interpreted for high commanders.
Preformed over 60 escort missions providing translation support to high ranking US and Iraqi officials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Linguist
GLS/ Amentum LLC
02.2019 - Current
Worked as a CAT II linguist in Multiple locations
Managed sources and updates for the BN S2
Key Leaders Engagements daily
Worked directly with the instructors to achieve good trainees in many military consents and courses
2 years as a Liaison Officer to connect between Jordanian authorities and US forces
Civil Affair Team in Yemen
1 Year in combat zone linguist for Seal Team 5 and 7 in KSA and Yemen
2 years linguist with SFAB helping them to conduct military trainings with UAE Land forces.
Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications from English to Arabic and vice versa.
Linguist
CWU Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2019
Communicate all requirements, concern, and issues to upper management as required
Provides interpretation and translation services as required by the supported forces
Transcribes and translates source material, both printed and audio
Provides analysis and reporting of translated foreign language source material
Supports 24/7 missions and shift work as required in a 40-hour work week
Currently supports the 116th mission as an AR linguist at HAAF
Interprets and translates from Arabic to English as required by the mission.
Performed document exploitation by scanning, researching and analyzing foreign documents for key information.
Interpreted conversations, interviews, conferences and interviews using methods to preserve original intent.
Analyzed complex data related to talent development and human behavioral learning.
Prepared and presented translations or transcription of communications.
Linguist
Global Dimension
10.2016 - 10.2018
Worked as a CAT II linguist in Resolute Support CJSOTF headquarters in Anbar/Iraq with advisory team for Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Iraqi Air Force
Served as a target developer for the GSG3 operations intelligence cell
Managed sources and updates for the BN S2
Key Leaders Engagements daily
Worked directly with the instructors to achieve good trainees in many military consents and courses.
Interpreted conversations, interviews, conferences and interviews using methods to preserve original intent.
Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
Supporter of Spouse business
Optimism Tech INC.
10.2013 - 09.2016
Supported wife with her business as an Assistant Manager
Served as a manager from 2014 - 2016
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Salesman
Cricket Wireless
02.2013 - 09.2016
Followed up with clients to ensure optimal customer satisfaction
Answered hundreds per a day incoming calls from residential and small business customers
Coordinated product orders
8 years of technical support experience
Worked closely with team members to meet or exceed all customer service requirements
Maintained high departmental standards for quality and productivity metrics
Maintained and updated customer service database
Assisted customers with order placing
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Online
05.2026
Skills
Predictive analysis
Fieldwork experience
Reporting and briefing
Interpretation skills
Professional written communication abilities
Superior verbal skills
Arabic/English translation
Language Research
Body Language Interpretation
Interviewing and Questioning
Information Gathering
Team Collaboration
Cifocusinterview
08/15/17
Polygraph
11/27/2018
Awards
Received the Military Coin of Excellent for supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in 2017/2018.
Clearance
TS/SCI + Polygraph
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Linguist
GLS/ Amentum LLC
02.2019 - Current
Linguist
CWU Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2019
Linguist
Global Dimension
10.2016 - 10.2018
Supporter of Spouse business
Optimism Tech INC.
10.2013 - 09.2016
Salesman
Cricket Wireless
02.2013 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
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