Objective:

To obtain a linguist position where my Arabic skills can be utilized to assist the

United States in the War Against Terrorism.

Qualifications:

1. Military ranking, Lieutenant colonial GS-13

2. Geneva conventions identification category IV

3. Certified Arabic interpreter for 20 years in Washington

Experience:

World Wide Language Services, senior linguist

Personal Statement:

I have been previously stationed with the Air Force and Army in Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq, and worked with the AFOSI (Air Force of Special Investigations) as well as the CIA and interrogations for the POWs.

While overseas, I lived on the Air Force base in Qatar and Kuwait in Arif-John and the Doha base. In addition, I had the privilege of working with high ranking officers such as generals, majors, and lieutenant colonials. While working with these men, my duty consisted of acting as the main Arabic interpreter and translator in order to help conduct foreign conference meetings, interrogations with POWs, and translations to my head officer about the news appearing on the Arabic informant channel known as Al-Gazira. Not only did I serve with higher officials, but I also interpreted for the troops whenever needed during travel to new buildings, cities, crowded areas with Iraqi citizens, and more.

Personally, my favorite part of the whole experience when working with the troops and Air Force focused on the occurrences involving my assistance to interpret and interrogate the POWs with the CIA and FBI agents. Given that this became my preferred use as the linguist, my skills in this area tremendously increased and I was advised to return to Seattle, Washington and apply as a direct Arabic interpreter for the FBI. Ever since I’ve arrived back to Seattle, my ultimate goal and dream has specifically been to become a certified Arabic interpreter for the FBI because I love my job as a linguist and especially the challenge and learning experience that comes with it when working for the government. I truly believe that when people love the job they do that is when they become the best at it, and I am definitely one of those people who is devote to keeping the profession I love and progressing with it to make it my main career.

The first time I traveled to Kuwait and Iraq was with the Army, the second time was with the Air Force, which included me going to Qatar as well, and now I am fully ready to return to the work I find so much joy and pride in doing. Not only do I find myself as being lucky when employed by a linguist branch in the government, but sincerely blessed as well.

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a Linguist position where my Arabic Language skills can be utilized to assist the United States in the war against terrorism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Military Ranking Lieutenant Colonels GS13

2. Geneva Conventions Identification Card Category IV

EXPERIENCE:

SOS

Senior Linguist

Stationed with the US Army in Kuwait and Iraq during the US Operation Iraqi Freedom. During my stay in Iraq I was based in Tikrit, Baghdad and Basra inside Saddam Hussein’s presidential palaces and various small cities. Worked specifically and in great detail with the following departments; Police, Civil Affairs, Water Departments, Hospitals, Sewer, Electric Departments, Schools, Housing, Iraqi POW’s and helped in the election of the new governor for Tikrit City. Also worked with high ranking US Army officials such as; The Chief of Staffs personal interpreter, Generals, Majors and Lieutenants Colonels. During my stay in Kuwait I lived and worked side by side with the troops in the following camps; Udari, Virginia, New Jersey and Doha.

Seattle Distract Courts Seattle, WA Jan 1990-present

Court Linguist

Work for all Seattle’s Municipal, District and Superior Courts. Translate for both King and Snohomish counties.

Washington Office of Administrative Hearings Seattle, WA June 1995-present

Arabic Linguist

Work with office of Child Support, Unemployment, and SSI Disability.

US Immigration Department Seattle, WA July 1995-present

Arabic Linguist

Work with the office in assisting people getting their US Citizenship, Adoption and Alien Cards.

Seattle Area Hospitals and Clinics Seattle, WA Sept 1990-present

Arabic Linguist

Work with all hospitals and clinics in the Seattle area assisting in various procedures.

King and Snohomish Counties Seattle, WA Oct 1990-present

Arabic Linguist

Work with all Jails, Prosecuting Attorneys, Federal Offices, and FBI.

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