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Sami Shinwari

San Leandro ,CA

Summary

Dynamic language professional with extensive experience as a Translator and Interpreter for the US Marines Corps. Expert in document translation and cultural mediation, enhancing military training initiatives. Proven ability to facilitate communication and compile comprehensive reports, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering collaboration among diverse teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Proguard security
San Leandro, Oakland, Hayward,, ca
11.2021 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Montioring fire panels and reporting daily fire watch
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.

Translator and Interpreter

US Marines Corps
Helmand , AFGHANISTAN
11.2018 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed audio and video files for translation services.
  • Assisted USMC office in translating drone operations and training programs to enhance Afghan forces.
  • Maintained daily communication with Afghan military offices for reports and training activities.
  • Updated USMC regional office on daily reports from Afghan partners.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
Hayward , CA
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Ensured secure access to FedEx facility by properly checking employee IDs and vehicles.
    Performed hourly patrols to uphold property security and safety protocols.
    Managed communication with management offices, responding to calls efficiently.
    Prepared daily reports documenting activities and observations around the facility.

Interpreter and Advisor

US Army
Kabul , Afghanistan
10.2010 - 07.2014
  • Served as interpreter for U.S. Army operations, improving communication effectiveness.

Trained new U.S. Army personnel on Afghan culture, traditions, and customs.

Provided essential translations during Afghan National Army emergency and fire management drills.

  • Collaborated with U.S. Army training initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Monitored daily training progress of Afghan National Army forces and reported findings.
  • Translated documents in Pashto, Persian, Urdu, and English to ensure clarity.
  • Acted as liaison for local communities, attending official conferences with government allies.
  • Compiled monthly progress reports utilizing data from technical and field teams.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrician

Institute For Business & Technology
Santa Clara, CA
01-2022

High School Diploma -

Achin Public High School
AFGHANISTAN
08-2007

Skills

  • Language translation
  • Cultural mediation
  • Document translation
  • Military training support
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Report compilation
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training development

Languages

English
Professional
Pashto
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional

Affiliations

  • VIVID READER

Timeline

Security Officer

Proguard security
11.2021 - 05.2025

Translator and Interpreter

US Marines Corps
11.2018 - 09.2021

Security Officer

Allied Universal
06.2016 - 07.2017

Interpreter and Advisor

US Army
10.2010 - 07.2014

Associate of Science - Electrician

Institute For Business & Technology

High School Diploma -

Achin Public High School