NAVID AKHAVAN

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MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Over four years of management and leadership experience using diverse management skills and implementing successful business strategies.

Exceptional organizational skills, trained in organizational management and financial planning.

Secret Security Clearance, accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records and information.

Effective communication skills, both orally and written, with a natural ability to build rapport with others and work as a team player. Speaks both Farsi and Dari.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY

Interpreter Team Lead, July 2010 to August 2011

Key Duties:

Responsible for the daily supervision of 45 local nationals working on various facility improvement projects.

Involved in planning and implementing various force protection and security measures for the protection of military assets and personnel.

Interpreter and cultural advisor for US and Afghan National Security Forces.

Conducted specialized training and education classes for US and Afghan military.

Language and Cultural Specialist, May 2009 to May 2010 and January 2008 – January 2009

Key Duties:

Served as the language and cultural specialist for specialized security teams in Afghanistan.

Trained and advised Provincial Reconstruction Teams, helping design the infrastructure and procedures necessary for the transition of security, government and economic programs.

Briefed security tactics and operations in accordance with Army standards.

Coordinated and conducted training for Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police forces.

Translated specialized security training into local languages.

Enhanced team’s capabilities by serving as team interpreter when working with local Afghani nationals in addressing local civil and quality of life issues.

UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Supply Specialist, July 2005 to January 2008

Key Duties:

Maintained 100% accountability of $59M inventory military equipment and weapon systems.

Inspected, maintained, and controlled access to all weapon systems for a 90 soldier unit.

Documented and filed accurate and timely reports on availability, condition and training requirements for military equipment.

Border Security Team, October 2006 to April 2007

Key Duties:

Assisted Border Patrol agents with counter drug interdiction and prevention of illegal immigration.

Responsible for surveying and securing various assigned sectors to control illegal border crossing and drug trafficking.

Served as assistant team leader, responsible for the training and safety of unit members.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

FRIENDLY’S RESTAURANT

Assistant Manager, August 2004 to February 2006

Key Duties:

Projected weekly budget for food cost and labor requirements.

Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised employees.

Reconciled cash and charges with sales receipts and prepared daily record of transactions.

LINDY’S/CHARLEY O’S

Assistant Manager, September 2002 to February 2004

Key Duties:

Assisted in budget development by providing expertise and leadership expertise.

Prepared work schedules and assigned employees to specific duties.

Maintained accountability for liquor and food inventories.

EDUCATION

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, Kansas

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration; 1997

BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Wichita, Kansas

Associate of Arts Degree in Science; 1994

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