Highly responsible individual consistently excelling academically and athletically. Demonstrated leadership as captain for high school and college soccer teams. First in family to graduate college and achieve master's degree. Military experience honed leadership skills through effective emergency response and assuming leadership roles in incidents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DOD Contractor (OCONUS) - Arabic Cultural Advisor
Amentum
08.2021 - Current
Consulted the US Air Forces' security forces and Local Country Command stationed in the Middle East with translation and cultural guidance.
Enabled Military operations in various locations as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in assigned area of responsibility, contributing cultural perspective and understanding of region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of senior leadership staff.
Deliver operational contract linguist support for the military operations and simultaneously interpreted interviews, meeting, and conferences.
Interpret and summarized meetings, and transcribed spoken communications.
Scan, research, and assess foreign language documents for key information.
Translate and review foreign language documents to English and Arabic.
Processed incoming and outgoing sensitive visit certifications.
Handled crisis situations at client sites.
Managed program security administrative tasks and duties such as filing, updating logs, managing supplies and coordinating with agency personnel.
Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Aided in coordination with the US Forces Engineering department and the host nation agencies in various locations resulting in saving of over 3 million US dollar.
DOD Contractor (OCONUS)
Global Linguist Solution
10.2020 - 08.2021
Scheduled and interrupted meting with the Department of Defense US Air Force with the Kuwait military, Kuwait Civil Aviation, and other stakeholders about joint airbase and the Kuwait International Airport.
Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
Interpreted and translated Arabic and English communications.
Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Transcribe and examine verbal and written communications such as memos, emails, and daily radio conversation.
Perform document operation management such as examining treaties and memorandums from Arabic to English.
US DOD Contractor- Arabic Linguist
BlackWatch INC
09.2017 - 09.2020
Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information
Translate and review foreign language documents
Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria
Deployed with the U.S
Army operations in various locations as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in assigned area of responsibility, providing cultural perspective and understanding of region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of senior leadership staff
Translate and review foreign language documents
Identify and extract information components meeting military information requirement list criteria
Offered operational contract military personnel with linguistic assistance, included interpretation during interviews, meetings, and conferences, as well as transcription and evaluation of verbal communications
Awarded military coin and squadron patch for the TDY mission in UAE where assistance was needed into providing linguistic services
Part time Courier/ Dangerous Good
FedEx Express
08.2016 - 09.2017
Processed all packages and aircraft/trucks proper dangerous goods paperwork on all departures
Inspected trucks to ensure field compliance with FAA and FedEx policies and procedures
Maintains file of all outbound hazardous shipments for designated amount of time
Transported dangerous goods shipment is properly loaded, secured, and palletized on outbound aircraft/trucks in accordance with FAA and FedEx policies and procedures
Maintained current knowledge of dangerous goods regarding proper certification, marking, labeling and packaging
Performs spill cleanup efficiently, safely, and within procedural guidelines if required to perform spill cleanup function
Perform pickup and delivery methods daily, engage with customers face to face
Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Contacted customers to confirm delivery details and locations.
Mental Health Behavior Specialist (Ss2)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
05.2015 - 07.2016
Meeting with treatment team include therapists, doctors, family members, and social workers weekly to discuss progress of treatment plans
Assesses and supervises implementation of treatment plans for patients present a danger to themselves or others through behavior
Facilitate patient whom going through psychotic episodes and help administer uses of medication
Guided patients with daily chorus in various aspects such as meal services, therapy, developing social skills, and another chorus
Document daily reports for evaluations for court cases on psych evaluation for potential competency trails
Oversaw proactive crisis intervention training for campus employees.
Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
General Board Member (NGO)
Zaghawa People's Association of U.S.A
12.2017 - Current
Engaged monthly meetings or phone calls to discuss future developments of the Zaghawa People
Donated to build a school and water well in Darfur, Sudan and other outreach opportunities
Employed in strategic/infrastructures plans for future rehabilitation and sustainable development of resources and human capacities in the Zaghawa territories
Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Education
Master Of Science - Homeland Security Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD
09.2021
Certificate Of Graduates - Homeland Security Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD
08.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Psychobiology
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE
12.2014
High School Degree - Diploma
Lincoln North Star High School
Lincoln, NE
06.2010
Skills
Time Management
Active security clearance TS
Integrity
Managerial
Global Entry member
Intelligence analysis
Logistics planning
Operational planning
Force protection
Team building
Interpersonal skills
Effective communication
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of base construction.
Certification
IS-00860.c the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, an Introduction
IS-00276.a Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals.
IS-00454 Fundamentals of Risk Management.
IS-00921. Implementing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.
IS-00042 social media in Emergency Management.
IS-700.B An Introduction to the national incident management system
IS-931.A Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
IS-951 DHS Radio Interoperability
Awards
Honor roll student in High School (2007-2010)
Nominated to represent Nebraska for the National leadership summit (2009)
Won the Allen Iverson award for the Health Career Opportunity Program at Creighton University (2009)
Certificate of Excellence for Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP) at Creighton University (2009)
Nominated to represent Nebraska for the National leadership (2010)
Heartland Athletic Conference All-Academic team (2010)
Co-founder of the University of Nebraska Kearney soccer club (2010-2014)
Member of the African Student Association UNK (2010-2014)
Member of the Black Student Association UNK (2010-2014)
Member of Save Darfur organization in NE (2008-2015)
Vice president and secretary of the UNK soccer club
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DOD Contractor (OCONUS) - Arabic Cultural Advisor
Amentum
08.2021 - Current
DOD Contractor (OCONUS)
Global Linguist Solution
10.2020 - 08.2021
General Board Member (NGO)
Zaghawa People's Association of U.S.A
12.2017 - Current
US DOD Contractor- Arabic Linguist
BlackWatch INC
09.2017 - 09.2020
Part time Courier/ Dangerous Good
FedEx Express
08.2016 - 09.2017
Mental Health Behavior Specialist (Ss2)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
05.2015 - 07.2016
Certificate Of Graduates - Homeland Security Management