AHMAD FARID NORI
San Diego,CA
Summary
My significant qualifications include: Interpreter for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, with six years of experience. Document translator, translating English to Dahri and Pashtu with three years of experience. Instructor for the Afghan National Army, with two years of experience. Driver operating transport vehicles and personal vehicles, with six years of experience. English teacher, with one year of experience. Security and inventory with six years of experience in a combat environment. Provided security in the training area and on numerous convoys while assisting with the U.S. Army. Packing Shipping and inventory with 10 months' Experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Ride Share
San Diego
11.2015 - Current
- Provide transportation San Diego Airport.
Forklift Operator
Dart container
Lancaster
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Receive products using radio frequency scanners; Pick customer orders on a multi-level mezzanine; Pack and ship customer orders, Examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors; Follows all loss prevention policies and procedures; Stocks merchandise onto shelves for customer availability; requires sorting and staging of merchandise to sales floor; Identifying and reading vendor packing slips, carrier shipping, documents, UPC labels and other receiving documents and comparing to purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
Logistician/Stock/Clerk
Forever 21
Lancaster Pa
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Received products using radio frequency scanners and picked customer orders on a multi-level mezzanine with zero deficiencies and Knowledgeable of loss prevention policies and procedures.
Interpreter/Translator/Driver
Engility
Kabul
03.2010 - 05.2014
- Facilitate effective communication between the Americans and Afghan National Army soldiers by converting Dahri and Pashtu to English and vise virsa.
- Attended classroom instructions and acted as an official translator to mediate discussion.
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
- Utilize dictionaries and glossaries for reference.
Translator/Driver
M.P.R.I.
Kabul
02.2012 - 02.2013
- During my daily duties, I translated documents, policies and programs of instructions for the U.S. Army into Poshtu and Dahri as I also translated documents from the Afghan National Army (Pashtu and Dahri) into English.
- Convert written materials from one language into another, such as books, publications, or web pages.
- Create a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original.
- Edit and proofread text to accurately reflect language.
Interpreter/Driver
M.P.R.I.
Kabul
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Facilitate communication for people with limited English proficiency.
- Translate languages at meetings with Mullahs (Afghan Muslim Scholar/Teacher), Jirga (Elders and Tribal Chiefs) with American Forces and Coalition Partners.
- Provided transportation as a driver for individuals who were meeting with American Forces.
Translator/Driver
M.P.R.I.
Helmand
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Facilitate effective communication between the Americans and Afghan National Army soldiers by converting Dahri and Pashtu to English and vise virsa.
- Attended classroom instructions and acted as an official translator to mediate discussion.
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
- Utilize dictionaries and glossaries for reference.
- Provided additional security on the training range and while on convoys throughout the Helmand district.
Interpreter/Driver/Security
M.P.R.I.
Kabul
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Translated official letters, training schedules, Programs of Instructions, etc.
- Interpreted for classes held in Afghan National Army/Afghan National Police training locations.
- Provided transportation for non-U.S. Military personnel that were meeting with the U.S. Military or Coalition soldiers.
- Provided security for American contractors transitioning to and from the International Airport.
Interpreter/Driver/Security
M.P.R.I.
Gardez
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Assisted U.S. Contractors in the implementation of a training program for the Afghan National Army in Gardez, Afghanistan with Program of Instruction by translating all U.S. Military terminology into Pashtu and Dahri.
- With the assistance of 8 Afghan Interpreters, created all PowerPoint productions and classroom material.
- Successfully trained 1,238 soldiers - 821 more soldiers than the other 5 teams in country.
- Conducted instructions in a classroom setting.
- Provided security for American contractors transitioning to and from the International Airport.
Interpreter/Translator/Security
German Forces
Kunduz
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Facilitate effective communication between the Americans and Afghan National Army soldiers by converting Dari and Pashto to English and vise virsa.
- Attended classroom instructions and acted as an official translator to mediate discussion.
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
- Utilize dictionaries and glossaries for reference.
Education
High School - undefined
Ibni Sina High School
12.2007
Institute of English Language - undefined
United Institute of English Language
12.2006
Institute of English Language - undefined
Aria Institute of English Language
06.2006
Heating and cooling certificate - undefined
01.2016
Plumbing - undefined
Skills
- MS Office
- MS Operating System
- HVAC License
- CDL License
Timeline
Driver
Ride Share
11.2015 - Current
Forklift Operator
Dart container
03.2015 - 10.2015
Logistician/Stock/Clerk
Forever 21
01.2015 - 01.2016
Translator/Driver
M.P.R.I.
02.2012 - 02.2013
Interpreter/Driver
M.P.R.I.
09.2011 - 02.2012
Translator/Driver
M.P.R.I.
09.2010 - 09.2011
Interpreter/Driver/Security
M.P.R.I.
06.2010 - 08.2010
Interpreter/Translator/Driver
Engility
03.2010 - 05.2014
Interpreter/Driver/Security
M.P.R.I.
12.2008 - 06.2010
Interpreter/Translator/Security
German Forces
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School - undefined
Ibni Sina High School
Institute of English Language - undefined
United Institute of English Language
Institute of English Language - undefined
Aria Institute of English Language