Service Management
Resume:
AMMAR K. ALMHDAWI
**** ********* ***** • Colorado Springs, CO 80923
ab8wuq@r.postjobfree.com
United States citizen
Secret Security Clearance (active)
QUALIFICATION Performance-driven self-starter with a record of achievement in responsible
PROFILE positions with the United States Army, demonstrating technical skills and
knowledge, leadership, attention to detail, ceaseless dedication, and an
unfaltering drive to succeed. Approachable team player with a dependable
work ethic able to organize workload, set standards and priorities, develop and
execute a plan of action to deliver positive outcomes in an accurate and timely
manner. Native of Iraq, fluent in English, Arabic (all dialects), and Turkamani
languages (verbal and written.)
MILITARY United States Army 2010 to present
SERVICE Specialist Promotable
Military Occupational Specialty: Logistics and Supply/Interpreter-Translator-
Cultural Advisor
Terminal Leave scheduled for June 25, 2013
EXPERIENCE Unit Supply Specialist,
Ft. Carson, CO 2010 present
• Receive, inspect, inventory, load, offload, segregate, deliver and turn in
military installation supplies and equipment and assist others to become
proficient in supply and inventory control management.
• Maintain inventory for future deliveries and utilize accounting systems in supply
management, securing and controlling supplies.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating
Procedures.
• Review materials condition and annotate changes in status reports.
• Post transactions to property books and supporting files.
• Determine methods of relief from responsibility for lost, damaged, or destroyed
supply items.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in use of automated databases for
tracking, ordering, receiving and reporting of materials, supplies, and shipments.
Establish and initiate Financial Liability Investigation in case of loss of property or
damaged equipment.
Interpreter/Translator/Cultural Advisor,
Global Linguist Solutions (GLS) Baghdad, Iraq Mar 2008.-Sept. 2009
• Arabic Linguist to high ranking officers, Multi-National Security Transition
Command – I raq (MNSTC-I).
• Arabic Linguist / Senior Linguist, Iraq Training and Advisory Mission – Ministry of
Defense (ITAM-MoD) within MNSTC-I.
• Arabic Linguist to United States Department of Defense Advisory Team and the
Department of Defense Budget and Logistics Team in planning and executing
procedures, translating technical documents, financial paperwork, contracts and
payroll charts.
Delivered weekly insight to ITAM-MoD based on personal analysis of Iraqi
media sources to increase understanding of geopolitical environment and
improve security awareness for Coalition Forces.
• Converted highly technical product descriptions between English and Arabic
reflecting the style and manner of expression appropriate to both cultures.
• Translated and localized creative copy to ensure clarity and retain the essence of
the intended message in both languages.
• Proficient in the Foreign Military Sales Program and reconciliation of
contract provisions.
• Proficient in legal and technical phraseology to ensure correct interpretation.
Provided cultural advice to bridge the communication gap between
Coalition Forces and senior Iraqi government officials.
Provided advice pertaining to Middle Eastern culture, customs and
traditions to team members in order to increase awareness and further
understanding of Iraqi culture, which prevented misunderstandings and
contributed to mission success.
CERTIFICATIONS
• U. S. Army Certified Linguist, Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).
• Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE).
• Logistics Operation Management Course.
• Army Safety Driving Course.
• Combat Life Saver (CLS).
AWARDS
• Army Commendation Medal
• Afghanistan Campaign Medal
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Army Superior Unit Award
• Presidential Unit Citation
• Army Valorous Unit Award.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2007
University of Baghdad, Iraq
Degree Equivalency, 2009
University of Texas, Austin
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