Waqar Ahmad
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
*****.*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking Cultural Advisor position with Worldwide Language Resources Inc
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in seven languages including: English, Pashtu, and Urdu
Proficient in speaking and understanding Punjabi, Hindi, Dari
Over three years as an Infantry Linguist in the US Army
Active Top Secret Security Clearance and US Citizen
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Applications and internet research
Capable of handling and making decisions in highly stressful situations
Able to work with diverse populations in the United States, Afghanistan, and
Pakistan
Able and willing to work various shifts and extended hours when needed
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2013 – Present
Cryptologic Linguist
Mission Essential Personnel, Afghanistan
Primarily responsible for performing and supervising the detection, acquisition, geo
location, identification and exploitation of foreign communications using signals
equipment.
Identify foreign communications from an assigned geographic area and
categorizing signals by activity type.
Analyze foreign communication for information to support mission reporting
requirements.
Provide translation expertise to analysts.
Operate systems as needed to support Signals Intelligence tasking, reporting and
coordination.
Provide gists, transcriptions, or translations of foreign communications.
Infantryman April 2010-May 2013
US Army, Ft. Polk, LA
Operate and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand
grenades. Evaluate terrain and recording topographical information. Operating and
maintaining field communication equipment.
Sole US Army personnel to provide linguist support to the battalion during and
after mission operations.
Translated messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages
orally, maintaining content, context, and style as much as possible.
Read and rewrote written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works,
religious or literary works and news reports.
Provided public safety, responded to emergency situations, and protected people
and property while promoting good community relations.
Recognized and awarded the Army Achievement Medal and Army
Accommodation Medal specifically for language skills.
Truck Driver November 2006-December 2009
N.A. Aziz Inc
Drove commercial trucks, dry vans or dump trucks, making a variety of deliveries across
the Continental United States.
Supervised and managed the daily activities of six subordinates.
Navigated and located required loads for pickup and delivery.
Reviewed and submitted necessary paperwork to upper level management.
August 2005 –October 2006
Assistant Project Manager
PTE Strand Company
Served as supervisor for major construction projects for the company.
Performed computer mapping, plotting & layout to produce plans for post-
tensioning construction structures.
Developed plans/programs for use of land & physical facilities in high-tensioned
structure projects.
Developed detailed plans integrating engineering designs for installation of
extruded high-strength steel cables, post-tensioned beams/slabs, friction loss &
elevated slab design calculation for structure erection.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma Peshawar Public School & College
Peshawar, Pakistan
Operational Security, 2 weeks US Army
Global Assessment Tool and Comprehensive Fit, 5 hours
Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Program, 2 hours
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, 2 hours
Threat Awareness Reporting Program, 2 hours
Advanced Individual Training, 5 weeks
Basic Training, 9 weeks
CDL Driving School, 14 hours