BABAR HAMEED

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Linguist with a SCI access eligibility / Top Secret Security Clearance and

5+ years of proven experience in the United States Army. Experienced

linguist and translator in Punjabi, Urdu, Persian/Farsi, Dari, and Hindi.

Delivered language training through face-to-face instruction in a formal

environment, evaluating students' language proficiency to develop or adjust

training materials accordingly. Served as an Urdu Language Instructor to 30

students where most received 1+ in the Oral Proficiency Interview. Adept at

incorporating real-life experiences with classroom instruction to encourage

language retention and provide cultural context of translations /

interpretations. Acted as linguistic liaison between local Afghan

contractors and U.S. Army unit officers, providing foreign language and

cultural awareness familiarization training for up to 20 U.S. military

personnel. Possess a comprehensive background in cultural awareness

training, strategic planning, risk management, geopolitical - economic

analysis and critical thinking derived from conducting global operations in

Afghanistan. Career is supported by a Master's Degree in Law, a Bachelor's

Degree in Law (J.D. equivalent), and vast operational experience and

specialized training in the U.S. Army Special Forces Group.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Punjabi: listening and reading 3/3 US Army Defense Language Proficiency

Test (DLPT) 5 - July, 2013

Urdu: listening and reading 3/2+ in DLPT 5 - June, 2013

Persian-Farsi: listening and reading 1+/2 in DLPT5 - July, 2013

Dari: listening and reading 1+/1+ in DPLT5 - July, 2013

Hindi: 2+ in US Army Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) - July, 2013

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Linguistic Analysis Training / Development Curriculum Development

Classroom Instruction Process Improvement Performance Evaluation

Translation / Liaison Risk Management Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army - Various Locations Worldwide

2009 - Present

Language Instructor and Cultural Advisor - Fort Bragg, NC

. Modified and developed curriculum as per organizational objects and

needs, especially on refresher courses

. Evaluated students' language proficiency to develop / adjust training

materials to best fit their needs; focused heavily on translation,

grammar, listening / reading comprehension, speaking, and writing

. Served as an Urdu Language Instructor to as many as 30 students in

support of branch special operations programs; majority of students

received 1+ in Oral Proficiency Interview

. Conducted foreign language exploitation of suspected terrorist and

narcotics trafficker's communications in the field

. Participated in field training interrogations of detainees by the U.S.

Army; training exercises allowed for real-world scenario response in

preparation for deployment

. Enhanced pre - deployment readiness for Special Forces Soldiers with

Urdu language and cultural awareness training

. Provided the cultural and ethnic context of translations and

interpretations and advise on the cultural and ethnic significance of

statements, conversations, situations, documents

Translator / Interpreter - Afghanistan

. Translated and interpret meetings, comprising written idiomatic

translations of non-technical voice and graphic materials using

correct syntax and expression from English to the target language with

Afghan Army Officers; interpreted joint tactical mission trainings and

meetings between Afghan Army Officers and the special forces group

BABAR HAMEED

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Translator / Interpreter - Afghanistan (cont.)

. Provided foreign language and cultural awareness familiarization

training for up to 20 U.S. military personnel in Urdu

. Served as linguistic liaison between local Afghan contractors and U.S.

Army unit officers; translated advanced level Dari / Urdu printed

materials to include technical and contractual documentation into

correct grammatical English

. Used different interpretation techniques such as alternate,

consecutive and simultaneous interpretations

. Used cultural context and contextual interpretations and translations

along with literal translations and interpretations as needed

Language Finance Clerk - Fort Bragg, NC

. In / out processed and managed language pay for 2K employees;

submitted orders, and started / stopped Foreign Language Proficiency

Pay (FLBP)

. Conducted Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPIs) and scheduled Defense

Language Proficiency Test (DLPT's)

Automated Logistical Specialist - Fort Bragg, NC

. Supervised and performed stock records and warehouse functions

pertaining to receipts, storage and distribution; issued and

maintained equipment records and parts

. Coordinated logistic supply for a unit of 3K individuals; supervised

the security of $2B of highly sensitive equipment with zero loss

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Master of Laws in American Legal Studies - Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg

Law Center - Central Islip, NY

Bachelor of Law - Punjab University - Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts - Islamabad, Pakistan

AWARDS

Army Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

NATO ISAF Medal

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