Sami M. Jaber

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Summary:

Arabic Linguist with advanced knowledge of multiple dialects and expert in language and culture. Experienced in teaching, education administration, interpreting/translation, construction operations. Broad experience in several Arab countries in the Levant, Maghreb, and Gulf, and deep knowledge of regional historical ideologies and cultures. DOD security clearance, State Dept. family member.

Translation/Interpreting and Education:

Linguist Global Linguist Solutions, Kuwait-Jordan-Oman (2013-Present): Assigned to logistics Battalion, Troops Training, provide translation and interpreting as needed for special projects and exercises.

Arabic Instructor, Washington, D.C. (2012): Independent contractor for several language contract services companies to tutor Military officers in Arabic language and culture via an online training platform. Trained students in Egyptian dialect and Modern Standard Arabic to familiarize them with cultural, religious and social contexts.

Linguist/Cultural Advisor, Global Linguist Solutions (GLS), Iraq, (2008 – 2009): Interpreted and advised U.S. Special Operations Forces in Tikrit, Balad, Baaquba in formal and informal interactions with Iraqi officials and local leaders, including investigations, combat, and trainings.

Arabic Language Instructor, Washington, D.C. (2007): At two separate language institutes, taught Arabic to U.S. military officers, journalists, and graduate students.

Host Nation Language & Culture Instructor, Al Udaid AFB, Doha, Qatar (2006): Developed curriculum and taught an introductory Arabic language/culture course for new personnel at a U.S.-Qatari Air Force Base; contract included developing a power point-based course curriculum on history, contemporary social mores, women and family, the alphabet and basic grammar.

High School Principal and Teacher; Beirut, Lebanon (1984-1994): Taught Islamic and Greek philosophy and, as principal at a large, religiously mixed, urban high school during the civil war, worked with faculty and parents to counsel traumatized students, participating in household surveys of refugees and displaced communities to assess war impact.

Translator (English into Arabic) of articles and books, including former President Jimmy Carter’s book “Blood of Abraham: Insight into the Middle East.”

Business and Management:

Real Estate Developer/Co-Investor, Beirut, Lebanon (2010-2011): Co-investor and manager of a multi-storey-mixed use project.

Senior Business Manager, Tripoli Libya (1994-2004): Managed accounting and finance staff, contracts, permits, project development for joint venture residential and commercial construction companies. Started up own sub-contracting construction company and three restaurant operations.

Education:

Diploma (MA. equivalent; all-but-thesis). Lebanese University, Beirut. Thesis “Philosophical Roots of Arab Nationalism” 1985 (undefended due to civil war).

License (B.A. equivalent). Philosophy, Lebanese University, 1983.

Attended U.S. Foreign Service Institute (FSI) seminars on operations management, anti-terrorism and counter-thread trainings.

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