Alan Callwy
Erbil,IRAQ
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Coordinator/ Cultural Advisor with 7 years of experience in managing and overseeing successful completion of multiple US military programs. Certified and cleared by both US Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of States (DoS) with secret clearance CAT II, experienced in coordinating US teams and troops resources with counterparts to ensure successful mission and program delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Advisor / Linguist / Coordinator
Valiant Integrated Services
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Discussed confidential files regarding terror in the region (Iraq specifically) with US Marines Special Operation Command MSOC commanders and personnel and how to uproot terror in the region drastically by making strategic plans and phases then presented to our counterparts Iraqi federal government and KRG authorities for more discussion to set the ultimate plans and vice versa.
- Coordinated and organized in addition to interpretation meetings at logistic levels in both offices/fields between US military logistic officers and their counterparts in federal Iraq or KRG to set Iraqi armed forces logistically as a whole to encounter nation threats hence writing reports about parts, supplies, needed maintenance and progress we made for higher-up.
- Coordinated and interpreted meetings with Iraqi authorities addressing ISIS affiliated families and members in the region and how to tackle them as part of the coalition mission in Iraq.
- Coordinated and interpreted KLEs (Key Leaders Engagement) with MSOC officers and their counterparts doing key leaders meetings to set plans for upcoming challenges and how to prevent unexpected scenarios regarding regional security situations and terrorism.
- Maintained both occupational and political relations with KRG to enhance positive outcomes at the time of ordeals.
- Culturally advised US military personnel on Middle East societies.
- Developed knowledge about intellectual differences with Iraqi Kurdish armed forces regarding militaristic doctrine and found ways to harmonize it with US military personnel to establish good relations hence to success in our mission in Iraq.
- Utilized a variety of cultural resources to promote a deeper understanding of The Middle Eastern culture.
- Mentored and served as an advisor to The US military personnel helping them to develop more knowledge, skills and establish successful relationships with their counterparts.
- Completed training programs in the fundamentals of military operations, including weapons handling, tactical operations, and leadership to provide the counterparts as part of coalition forces mission support.
Quality Control Line Leader
KomiCo Technology Inc
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised and monitored inspections and testings of refurbished CNC machine parts for large incorporations and large tech-companies such as Dell, Samsung and others.
- Set plans and work habits for employees to ensure adherence to establish quality standards.
- Developed and maintained a database of quality control information, allowing for real-time access to quality data.
- Implemented a quality control process that improved product quality by 46.7%.
- Implemented a blueprint about quality control measures for employees to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Created work scheduled for Quality Control station employees which led to positive impacts on refurbishment process time wise.
Logistic Inspector
Pfizer-ICU Medical
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Received and dispatched 5 types of IV bags and verified movement of stock.
- Coordinated maintenance and repairs of storage facilities.
- Worked out and prepared delivery schedules with clients to ensure a better quality of service.
- Oversaw customers based queues and plan and allocate tasks to meet configuration requirements.
- Organized the final inventory of materials prior to shipment.
- Managed and maintained IV bags inventory and reported it to the HQ managers.
- Conducted data entry and verification to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Implemented automation to reduce manual data entry, a reduction in data entry time and improved accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Administration courses
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Adaptable and resilience
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective communication skills
- Language skills (English - Arabic-Kurdish) at professional level
- Logistic skills
Timeline
Cultural Advisor / Linguist / Coordinator
Valiant Integrated Services
02.2019 - 02.2024
Quality Control Line Leader
KomiCo Technology Inc
03.2017 - 02.2019
Logistic Inspector
Pfizer-ICU Medical
09.2013 - 03.2017