SAFA SALMAN MEHDI
CAT III ARABIC LANGUAGE LINGUIST.
Evans,GA
Summary
CATEGORY III /ARABIC LANGUAGE LINGUIST. I AM HOLDING A TOP SECRET SCI/ CLEARANCE WITH POLYGRAPH. AND I HAVE 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN ARABIC LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR/ INTERPETER FOR THE US ARMY.
Linguistics professional with strong background in language analysis and translation. Proven ability to drive impactful projects through effective communication and cultural understanding. Known for fostering teamwork and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arabic Language Linguist
AST 513 TH. MI Brigade
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Arabic Language Linguist. AST 513 TH. MI Brigade, Fort Eisenhower, Augusta BGeorgia.
Arabic Language Linguist
CWU
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Arabic Language Linguist. CWU. TSA/HAAF, Hunter Army Air Field, Savannah, Georgia.
- Trained and managed team of linguists personnel in proper basic report writing, data collection and proper report writing.
Arabic Language Linguist
Valiant Integrated Services
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Arabic Language Linguist. Valiant Integrated Services. Overseas., Iraq
- Arabic Language Interpreter/ Translator, for the US Army in Iraq.
- Trained and being part of the US Army team that trained the Iraqi army personnel in media exploitation and dissemination.
- Established a friendly and professional relationship between the US army personnel and the Iraqi sources in the process of collection intel's while performing a role with HUMINT.
Arabic Language Linguist
GLS Linguistics Solutions
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Arabic Language Linguist. GLS Linguistics Solutions. Amman, Jordan.
- Arabic Language Interpreter/ Translator, to provide language services to the US Army in Jordan.
- Trained and being part of the team that trained different teams of the Jordanian Special Operations teams in KASOTC, in Amman Jordan.
Arabic Language Linguist
ABM
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Arabic Language Linguist. ABM. Iraq, Iraq.
- Arabic Language Interpreter/ Translator, to provide language services for the US Army in Iraq.
- Translated complex texts for clients, ensuring accurate representation of source material in target languages.
- Increased cultural awareness among students by integrating cultural elements into language lessons.
- Supported client communication by providing accurate interpretation services during meetings or presentations.
- Collaborated with fellow linguists to share resources, insights, and best practices for improved teaching outcomes.
- Performed document exploitation by scanning, researching and analyzing foreign documents for key information.
- Translated and reviewed foreign language documents and identified and extracted information.
Arabic Language Linguist
GLS
03.2006 - 07.2009
- Arabic Language Linguist. GLS. Iraq.
- Arabic Language Interpreter/ Translator, to provide language services for the US Army in Iraq.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Al Mustansiriya University
09.2002
Skills
- Efficient typing speed
- Computer skills
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Human intelligence interpreter
- Cross-cultural communication
Accomplishments
- Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
- Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of service complaints and customer satisfaction.
- Resolve any conflict it may occur between the two parties.
Certification
CPR and First aid
honorary Purple heart medal. 2006.
Was awarded a purple heart in 2006 OIF after an IED attack.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Arabic Language Linguist
AST 513 TH. MI Brigade
01.2024 - 05.2025
Arabic Language Linguist
CWU
10.2020 - 05.2022
Arabic Language Linguist
Valiant Integrated Services
06.2018 - 10.2020
Arabic Language Linguist
GLS Linguistics Solutions
11.2017 - 06.2018
Arabic Language Linguist
ABM
04.2017 - 11.2017
Arabic Language Linguist
GLS
03.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Al Mustansiriya University
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