Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Clearances
Accomplishments
Certification
An honorary purple heart OIF 2006.
Timeline
SAFA SALMAN MEHDI

SAFA SALMAN MEHDI

Summary

Experienced Category III Arabic Linguist with over 10 years of service supporting U.S. military operations overseas and stateside. Holds an active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph. Proven ability to deliver high-quality language interpretation and translation under high-stakes conditions. Skilled in both open-source and human intelligence environments.

Smart professional with thorough understanding of various languages to fluently interpret and translate. Conveys intended messages accurately and reliably. Well-versed in interpretation and translation tools and services.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Arabic Linguist

CWU
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Supported AST 513th MI Brigade, Fort Eisenhower- Conducted real-time interpretation and translation
  • Assisted in military intelligence operations

Arabic Linguist

Valiant Integrated Services
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Provided language services for U.S. Army operations in Iraq
  • Supported tactical missions and briefings

Arabic Linguist

GLS Linguistic Solutions
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supported U.S. Army operations through interpretation and cultural advisory

Arabic Linguist

ABM
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Delivered high-quality language support for U.S. Army missions

Care Worker

The Tungland Corporation
05.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided daily living support for clients with developmental disabilities

Unarmed Security Guard

Emerald Protection Group
01.2010 - 05.2014
  • Maintained security protocols for commercial properties

Volunteer Arabic Linguist

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
07.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted Arabic-speaking refugees with integration and services

Arabic Linguist

GLS / L-3 Communications / Titan
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Supported U.S. Army with translation and interpretation
  • Participated in field missions requiring cultural and language expertise

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Al Mustansiriya University

Skills

Fluent in Arabic & English

Certifications And Clearances

  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
  • Honorary Civilian Purple Heart (2006)

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop rosters of the names of the trainees.
  • Collaborate with team of US army instructors to choose the most efficient method to execute training classes.

Certification

BA degree. English Department.

An honorary purple heart OIF 2006.

An honorary Purple heart awarded in 2006, OIF.

Timeline

Arabic Linguist - CWU
10.2020 - 05.2022
Arabic Linguist - Valiant Integrated Services
06.2018 - 10.2020
Arabic Linguist - GLS Linguistic Solutions
11.2017 - 06.2018
Arabic Linguist - ABM
04.2017 - 11.2017
Care Worker - The Tungland Corporation
05.2014 - 04.2017
Unarmed Security Guard - Emerald Protection Group
01.2010 - 05.2014
Volunteer Arabic Linguist - International Rescue Committee (IRC)
07.2009 - 01.2010
Arabic Linguist - GLS / L-3 Communications / Titan
01.2003 - 01.2009

BA degree. English Department.

09-2002
Al Mustansiriya University - Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
SAFA SALMAN MEHDI
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