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Woodbridge, VA 22191

Skills

Grammar and punctuation expertise

Dari/Pashto languages Transcription

Meeting engagement

Team translation

Professional written communication abilities

Relationship building

Friendly, positive attitude

Reliable and trustworthy

Reporting and briefing

Microsoft Certified Solution Associate

Microsoft Office

A+

Security +

Networking+

CCNA

CCNP

CCTV

Education And Training

03/2021

Bachelor Degree in Networking

03/2020

Associate Degree in IT:

IT

Tolo English & Computer Academy

Kabul Afghanistan

12/2000

High School Diploma:

Abdul Hadi Dawi

Kabul Afghanistan

Zabihullah Zabih

Summary

Detail-oriented Linguist with 10 years of experience accurately translating wide variety of complex texts from Dari/Pashto to English and vis versa. Flawlessly summarizes pertinent information for quick reference. Intelligent Linguist seeking to bring enthusiasm and organization to a new company. A fast learner with proficiency in Dari/Pashto and English languages. Gifted at translating and proofreading various types of documents in Dari/Pashto and English. An acute attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. Cultured Linguist maintains professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines. Talented at proofreading and translating various types of documents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dari/Pashto and English languages.

Experience

Prescient Technologies - Linguist

Grand Rapids Shelter, MI

02/2022 – 31/03 2022

Providing day-to-day, Dari/Pashto to English and vis versa, supporting the Afghan refugees in their resettlement process.

Provided real-time interpretation between English and Dari/Pashto speaking individuals.

Performed analysis and derived information.

Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.

Safeguarded translated data by following ethical codes and industry best practices.

Clarified issues related to meanings of words, concepts, practices or behaviors.

Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Verified accuracy by double-checking translations of technical terms and terminology.

Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before translations.

Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.

Mission Essential Personnel, LLC - Linguist

Fort Picket, VA

09/2021 - 01/2022

Providing Dari/Pashto to English and vis versa, supporting the Afghan evacuees. Ensuring clear communication within the context is transmitted between the engaged personnel and the Afghan evacuees.

Interpreted statements made by participants during interviews, meetings and conferences by using various methods to preserve original intent, meaning and emphasis.

Performed quality control for translations for accuracy and readability.

Metlang / US Army & Commando - Linguist

Kandahar, Afghanistan

08/2017 - 08/2018

Being based in Afghanistan supporting the US Army and Commando. Providing high quality in person interpretation from Dari/Pashto to English and vis versa.

Translated, highly sensitive US Army correspondence with attention to details and context of the message.

Traveled to different region within Afghanistan and provided translation and interpretation service with high-ranking US Army, and high-ranking Afghan military forces and civilians.

Interpreted statements made by participants during interviews, meetings and conferences by using various methods to preserve original intent, meaning and emphasis.

Provided general linguistic support for military operations to interpret meetings, conferences and interviews.

Determined credibility, value and relevancy of information from various data sources to produce timely reports.

Segmented audio and video files into individual speaks and identified areas of embedded foreign language.

Communicated and coordinated with local security and political leaders to secure governance, reconstruction and stabilization matters.

GHC - Kabul, Afghanistan - Linguist

Kabul, Afghanistan

01/2004 - 12/2012

Provided interpreting services as an independent contractor to the government, public and private individuals.

Translated messages simultaneously into Dari, Pashto or English, orally and by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

Facilitated meaning for meaning, first-person over the phone interpretation.

Identified and resolved conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, and behaviors.

Followed ethical codes that protected the confidentiality of information and clients.

Read written materials and rewrote material into specified language.

Routinely covered sensitive meeting.

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