Idrees Khan
PO BOX ****, Union City, CA *****, Phone: 510-***-****, Email:
ab1r3d@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To realize my true potential by working in an environment that challenges
my creative thinking, and ensures long-term career development and growth
opportunities to pursue a challenging and rewarding career that offers
internal growth and knowledge. I want to work in the management position in
a high growth company, and considerable advancement opportunities. I am
native speaker of Pashto, Dari/ Farsi. I received my middle school
education in Afghanistan for 8 years. I completed my middle school
education in Farsi and Pashto Languages. I completed 4 years of high school
education in Pashto, Dari/Farsi, English and Urdu Languages. Overall I have
25 years of experience in reading, writing and speaking Pashto, Farsi, Urdu
and English. I worked with the US Army in Fort Polk LA as linguist during
training.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
. Proficient in MS Windows, Word, Excel, internet communications and
PowerPoint.
. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
. Strong Customer Service Background, and able to maintain a
professional demeanor when interacting with the public.
. Problem solving ability, and creating and maintaining positive
environment
. Proficient in English, Pashto, Farsi, Dari, Hindi, and Urdu. .
. Active California Guard Card
. Great Mathematics and Science Skills
ACHIEVEMENTS:
. Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Tau Mu Chapter
. In Team Project at Saint Louis University successfully built and
tested solar cooker as part of Engineering Design class. My team got
an" A" for the project.
. Certificate of excellence from the Marines and Rangers at Fort Polk LA
as a Linguist
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
. Top Secret with CI Poly
EDUCATION:
. Ohlone College Fremont CA, Majoring in Mechanical Engineering 2011 to
Present
. Parks College of Engineering and Aviation Technology at Saint Louis
University, Mo
. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering 2009 TO 2010
. Shan model High school, High school Diploma, 1999 TO 2003
PROFESSIONAL EX:
Linguist/ Cultural Adviser, JTF-GTMO, Guantanamo Bay
May 2013- July 2013
Worked inside the domex, text support and as a critical support linguist,
translated and transcribed documents. Provided linguistic support to the
government agencies and military.
DLIFLC: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Monterey, Ca
September 2012 to April 31st 2013
In department of army I was a full time foreign language instructor
(Pashto). I worked on smart board with slides on PowerPoint, played audios,
explained the data to students, helped students with authentic reading and
listening practices. I also helped students with local culture, tradition,
political and social knowledge regarding Afghanistan. I taught daily
briefings about local current affairs, transcription of audios and daily
news review through local Afghan radios and prints.
Security Officer/ Front Desk/ Customer service, Guardsmark LLC, San Jose,
CA
May 2012 to July 2012
Worked as a security officer and also front desk receptionist. Helped
customers by providing excellent customer service, and Answered phone
calls.
Linguist/ Cultural Adviser, Fedsys Secure/US Army, Jupiter, FL
March 2012- April 2012
Worked as a Linguist with the US Army and Special Forces in Afghanistan as
Linguist,and cultural adviser. Translated critical documents for the US
Army and Special Forces, and traveled outside the wire on Combat missions
with the US Army and Special Forces. Performed critical tasks for the
United States Army,and Special Forces. Interpreted between US Troops and
local nationals, educated the US Armed forces regarding local culture and
traditions. Scanned and screened written materials, translated Audio
conversations/ Visual Materials. Communicated between the local Afghan
Army,and US Armed Forces.
Secuity Guard/ Front Desk Receptionist, Securitas Security Services - San
Jose CA
March 2011 to September 2011
Worked as a security officer, and front desk receptionist. Greeted guest
and answered their question, directed visitors to the proper department.
Wrote daily reports and forward it to the administration.
Team Member/ Production/ Manufacturing, New United Motors Manufacturing
Inc - Fremont, California 94538
Jan 2008-April 2008
Worked on Different teams as a Team Member, Manufacturing and Quality
Inspection,
Production and Kept close look on the parts and caught bad parts.
Linguist/ Cultural Adviser, US Army/ Marines, Fort Polk, Louisiana,
October 2007 to October 2007
Worked with US Army and Marines as a Linguist and cultural adviser,
educated the soldiers about the Afghanistan culture and translate basic
words and meanings for them, and taught them some basic Pashto and Dari
words and meanings.
Customer Service/ Team member, In N Out Burger, Union City, CA 94587
June 2007 to September 2007
Worked as a Customer Service representative and team member, and maintained
the store clean, greeted customers and solved customer complaints. Helped
customers and worked well as a team to achieve sales goals.
Sales Assistant and Customer Service Agent, Pep Boys, San Leandro, CA
Jan 2007 to Feb 2007
Followed specific guidelines to ensure our store succeeds in customer
service, support, and sales.
Ensure store is properly arranged according to a specific floor-plan
verified that all transactions are fulfilled to the needs of both the
customer and company, and kept the store clean and watched carefully to
protect store from asset loss/theft.