Idris Dag
**** ******* *** **** . *******, Tennessee 37013 . Email:
********@*****.*** . Maintains Active Secret Clearance
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Talented, resourceful, and dynamic professional, offering key credentials
and strengths in information technology, linguistics, and cultural
advising. Recognized for effectively and efficiently managing complex
projects and maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness in diverse
environments. Offers professional logic to analyze critical requirements,
present solutions, and generate key opportunities. Skilled in the
development of strategic growth programs and provides world class service
and support. Mature professional who excels during challenges.
. Fluent in both . Complex . Linguistics
Turkish & Kurdish Projects/Process Support/Cultural Advising
. Leadership/Team Leadership . Quality Control/Problems
Development . General Maintenance & Resolution
. Networking & Coordination . Solutions Management &
Troubleshooting . Recognized for key Evaluation
Technical Expertise
professional experience
LINGUIST / INTERPRETER / BIOMETRIC PROCESSING CLERK
2012 TO PRESENT
LOGCAP Mission Systems - ITT Exelis
Afghanistan
Provide linguistic and translation assistance in support of the US Military
operations in Afghanistan; interpret documentation and communication and
maintain strict confidentiality in all matters. Conduct investigations and
interviews with other country nationals, host country, and local national
applicants to maintain security of personnel and assets throughout the
regions; generate recommendations and make effective decisions. Analyze
foreign requirements to determine authenticity; creates reports and
communicate security concerns.
. Leverage technical expertise to improve the usability and
functionality of the Biometrics Automated Toolset, Biometrics
Identification System for access and the handheld biometrics
collection platforms
. Planned, operated, and optimized systems, networks, servers, and
platforms; proactively identified technical issues, performed
preventative maintenance, ensured security, and managed key networks
. Deliver linguistic operational support; provides interpretation during
receptions, interviews, meetings, and conferences and translate,
transcribe and analyze written/spoken communication.
. Evaluate foreign documents to determine authenticity; provides input
into reports, analyze data to identify requirements, generate all
recommendations and make effective and secure decisions.
. Provide security services in support of current US Military operations
in the Afghanistan Area of Operations (AOR).
. Interview and screen Other Country Nationals (OCN), Host Country (HC)
and Local National (LN) applicants, workers and guests with a focus on
security to grant access to US military installations.
. Provide linguistic operational support to include interpretation
during reception, interviews, meetings and conferences.
. Translate, transcribe and analyze written and spoken communications to
include analysis of foreign documents to determine authenticity and
provide input to reports.
. Demonstrate high degree of professionalism while interacting with a
variety of nationalities and cultures.
. capable of operating general office equipment, pass and id systems,
cameras, fingerprinting and biometric scanning equipment
. Prepare forms and assist in requisitioning Base entry Picture Badges
and issuing Company Picture Badges
. Other duties as assigned MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
Mechanical: Camera, laminator, typewriter, Biometric Automated
toolset, Biometric collection equipment. Data Processing: Computer and
peripheral devices.
Human Intelligence Linguist / Cultural Advisor Security Team /Bio
Processing Clerk 2007 to 2011
L3, Titan / GLS - United States Army - Department of Defense
Iraq
Led the operations, security, support, and protection initiatives for
11,000+ personnel; oversaw multiple US Army bases throughout Iraq. Worked
closely with management teams and provided direct advice on Middle Eastern
culture, country specifics, and outlook; served as a linguist and
translated documentation and speech in Turkish, Kurdish, and English.
Conducted interviews with assets and led investigations on lifestyle and
political activities. Escorted local nationals and third country nationals
before and after the screening process. The (Biometric Processing Clerk)
performs routine duties in an office environment, processing security and
access permissions for US military installations. Personnel will work in
the badging and screening office.
. Revised applications, evaluated legal documentation, and inspected
identification badges to ensure accuracy and authenticity; ensured
continual compliance with strict guidelines to achieve base safety
. Negotiated methodology, collected data from Turkish locals and media,
presented policy initiatives, distributed Intel and collaborated with
direct officers to communicate pertinent data or security risks
. Translate, transcribe and analyze written and spoken communications to
include analysis of foreign documents to determine authenticity and
provide input to reports
. Deliver linguistic operational support; provides interpretation during
receptions, interviews, meetings, and conferences and translate,
transcribe and analyze written/spoken communication.
. Worked with different setting of interpretations and translations like
simultaneous interpretation (Simul) Consecutive interpretation
(Consen) and literal, directed and word to word skills
System Administrator
2000 to 2006
Kroll, Incorporated
Nashville, Tennessee
Managed Windows 2000 Server Systems and provided high-level technical
support; maintained a centralized backup system, anti-virus solutions,
elite applications, web view-time entry systems, and web systems; ensured
continual system usability. Led the daily data center operations;
proactively identified, troubleshot, diagnosed, and resolved complex system
issues and analyzed systems to pinpoint risks. Supervised, coached,
mentored, and evaluated a team of IT Helpdesk specialists and facilitated
training programs; delegated tasks.
. Coordinated the ticket routing activities for the third tier technical
support team; delivered quality client services, mitigated hardware
and software issues and identified new cost savings opportunities
. Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware,
peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in
accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and
availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key
processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying
completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade
administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as
necessary.
. Functions as a lead worker doing the work similar to those in the work
unit; responsibility for training, instruction, setting the work pace,
and possibly evaluating performance.
. Troubleshooting a variety of computer issues and Offering technical
support on-site or via phone or email
Store Supervisor
1996 to 2000
Kroger Stores
Nashville, Tennessee
Delivered influential leadership, mentorship, and coaching to staff and led
teams to exceeding nightly goals; facilitated training programs and
effectively delegated daily tasks. Maintained the overall appearance of the
store and secured the company's assets through the development of risk
management programs. Managed the administrative activities for the night
shift; produced reports, composed correspondence, and distributed all
memos. Provided quality customer service and support; responded to
inquiries, questions and complaints.
. Maximized sales figures and gross profits and improved customer
satisfaction; directed the day-to-day logistical operations while
maintaining proper shipping and receiving levels for new merchandise
Education and Credentials / Volunteer Experiences
. OSHA Certified - Completed Comprehensive Training and Educational
Program
. Linguist Training Courses, Web Design HTML Course, Qualified Cat 1 and
2 Training
. Country Threats, Terrorism, Ideology of Islam, Linguistic Excellence,
Military Protocol
. Real Estate License and Certification - State of Tennessee, Green
Hills Real Estate
. Computer Technology Coursework - Two Years, Nashville State Community
College
. A+, Network+ and MCSE Certification - Completed Technology Training /
Education
. Hands On Nashville Volunteer - Assists Elderly and Low-Income
Populations (10 Years)