Highly skilled Professional, with in-depth experience gained in providing Communications and Translation expertise as well as service as Cultural Advisor in support of U.S. Military as well as private sector organizations, seeking Overseas Linguist or Administration Service Tech assignment

Linguistic Translation/Interpretation ~ Arabic Fluency in Multiple Dialects ~ Cultural Advisement

Effective Team Building ~ Security ~ Loss Prevention ~ Surveillance ~ Excellent Performance under Stressful Conditions ~ Personnel Management ~ Customer Support ~ Strong Focus on Results Attainment ~ Staff Recruitment ~ MS Office Suite Applications

Permanent Resident since October 9^th, 2009

  Private-sector background in providing security and loss prevention for multiple organizations; place strong emphasis on training/managing excellent team while providing essential safety training for company employees and supervising shipments of goods as well as monitoring employee activities

  Provided exceptional and crucial support for U.S. Military as Head Cultural Advisor at Fort Hood, TX, equipping soldiers scheduled for overseas deployment with important knowledge and understanding regarding wide array of locale-specific cultural behaviors, mannerisms, historical background and political implications, among other areas

  Earlier, utilized linguistic skills and interpreter capabilities in a liaison role between private companies and government agencies, providing important translation and communication actions while supervising team of trained linguists

  Skilled and experienced as a U.S. Special Forces/Special Operations Unit Operations Specialist, leading performance of 50 Special Operations Soldiers as an Anti-Terrorism Specialist and gaining invaluable experience in meeting responsibilities, under extreme pressure, of providing safety/security for citizens in the Middle East; consistently called upon to employ linguistic expertise in navigating challenging situations

Administrative Service Technician

State Farm Insurance 2011 - Present

         Effectively serve as Subject Matter Expert for company, providing such support as troubleshooting any mail-related issues/problems, coordinating the work schedules for multiple assigned units and working directly with vendors as needed; maintain continual awareness of vendor services/transportation schedules as well as all relevant regulations and deadlines.

         Develop status updates/reports concerning daily workflow, provide training/coaching for team members, ensure adherence to all QC checks, lead crossover meetings with peers/management, and support special projects as needed.

Loss Prevention Specialist

Blockbuster Corporation 2010

         Tasked to develop/oversee work performance of loss prevention team as well as other corporate/factory employees; monitored CCTV equipment, managed loss prevention-related investigations, developed hourly activities reports, monitored personnel, designed/conducted employee safety training material and sessions and oversaw product shipments.

Security Agent/Loss Prevention Specialist

Spherion Corporation 2010

         Successfully protected organizational assets, monitored surveillance equipment during intense, 12-hour shifts, audited employees and developed hourly activity reports.

         Also oversaw any employee loss prevention investigations, monitored internal employee safety activities and supervised receipt of all shipments.

Head Cultural Advisor

United States Army, Fort Hood, TX

         In this assignment directed training for military personnel scheduled for overseas deployment that was designed to increase crucial, individual knowledge of importance of safety and team work and specific cultural information concerning mannerisms, languages, communication, diplomacy, political relations, historical background and understanding military strategies.

Linguist and Interpreter GLS (Global Linguist Solutions) 2007 - 2009

         Skillfully interpreted and translated array of contracts/documents involved with international business activities of multiple public and privately-held corporations in support of achieving clarity and understanding among all involved parties.

Translator, Head Cultural Advisor/Team Manager

United States Armed Forces 2005 2009

         Provided International Linguistic Translation with Titan Corporation and L3 Communications and trained U.S. Army soldiers on basic elements of other relevant languages prior to deployment.

         Also provided daily oversight of team of Translators/Interpreters for U.S. Army Medics and soldiers; focused on preparing/educating individuals as well as government officials/employees concerning how to deal with wide array of situations abroad including ensuring safe and productive environment.

Linguist-L3 Communications and Titan Linguist Operations 2005 - 2007

         Supplied International Communications assistance between private organizations and government entities/agencies on contractual basis; assisted with translations/interpretations and oversaw work performance of 25 other trained linguists.

Operations Specialist / Sergeant First Class Platoon Leader

ISOF (Iraqi Special Operations Forces Special Ops Unit

         Served in management position directing activities of 50 Special Operations Soldiers as an Anti-Terrorism Specialist.

         Held comprehensive responsibilities for providing safety for Middle East citizenry, often performing under extremely stressful and dangerous conditions.

         Performed special operations missions for U.S. Government and continually employed linguistic excellence while dealing with exceptionally difficult situations.

U.S. Iraqi Special Forces Ranger School, Camp Justice, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003-2006

Baghdad, Iraq High School Diploma, 2004