Arabic Interpreter/ linguist

Antoine Farhat

P.O. Box ***

Morgan, MN *****

Email: ********@*****.***

Mobile: 507-***-****

Qualifications:

Professional Arabic linguist with 7 years of experience specializing in translating to

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military commanders and monitoring pan-Arab media

Native Arabic speaker who is well-versed in Middle Eastern culture, customs,

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history and traditions

Training and interpreting polygraph techniques and data analysis

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Proficient with all Microsoft Applications, Arabic Microsoft applications

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Proficient in speaking, reading and writing Arabic and English

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Ability to distinguish and translate all Arabic dialects including Iraqi and Yemeni

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dialects

Fluent in French reading and writing

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• ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Proven ability to work in adverse and stressful condition

Self-motivated, disciplined, experienced with excellent communication skills and

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able to deal effectively with management, coworkers and public

Work experience

07/08- 12/09 Civilian Police International Belmont, VA

Department of Justice Agency Contractor/ CAT II Arabic Linguist

U.S embassy, Green Zone, Saddam Presidential Palace

Hand selected by leadership for the polygraph class and as a Quality Control

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linguist based on the quality, proficiency and expertise of previous work performance

Translated diagnostic emotional responses to key questions recorded on the

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graph

Provided 500 hours of classroom training to the Iraqi Police personnel in

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specialized fields of Polygraph Techniques and Data Analysis and other related topics of

interest for the Iraqi Commission of Integrity, law enforcement

Training and interpretation of all lessons and graphics from Symptom Behaviors to

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Test Techniques and Instrumentation

Interpretation of real pre-employment poly tests for potential COI examinees and

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for other Iraqi officials from other departments

Assisted and guided thirteen chosen personnel for six-month of meticulous

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training

Assisted the graduated Iraqi polygraphists within an agreed time frame

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04/06- 07/08 L3 Communications Reston, VA

CAT II Arabic Linguist

U.S. embassy, Green Zone, MNF-I (MOC) Media Operation Center

Pan Arab and local Media monitoring operations; providing critical situation

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awareness of the media environment in Iraq and across the Pan- Arab region

Preparing timely detailed reports and critical insight combined with essential

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cultural and political elements on the media broadcast and news reports to the MNF- I

Filtering end of the day reports to the spokesperson and other MNF-I leaders for

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further updates on the latest developments in the Arabic and Iraqi media

Report instant facts simultaneously to top commanders

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Quality control media translation for Iraqi officials meetings conveyed to U.S.

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Military commanders

Documents exploitation; filtering translated reports and updates and political

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awareness on a daily basis in support of OIF

Translating editorials/anti-American and terrorism propaganda.

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Audio and video examination

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Senior linguist trainer for new linguists.

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9/03-11/05 SOS Interpreting Ltd Reston, VA

CAT II Arabic Linguist

Ramady, Camp Junctions City, U.S Army, 1st Brigade

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erpreted, analyzed, evaluated and translated real-time and historic oral, written, and

coded communications with varying degrees of clarity and difficulty

Counter intelligence operations Interpreter

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Transcribed and produced accurate and detailed written reports from Arabic to

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English which aided in the collection, analysis and exploitation of real-time intelligence

data

Translated time sensitive information, and early warning threat indicators for

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senior military and civilian leaders

Document and Media exploitation

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Tactics translation on counter insurgency raids

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Prisoner of War Interrogation

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Translation for the ICDC training, special translator for LTC Tom Hollis

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Commander of 1-16 Infantry Battalion, 1 st Brigade Combat Team

Assisted the civil Affairs Unit in many linguistic tasks including Contracts

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translation of bids and tenders to local Iraqi contractors

Facilitate interaction between U.S military and local national

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Translation specialist ensuring quality control of classified intelligence documents,

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reviews and analysis

Provided private tutoring in standard Arabic and local dialect for all military

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personnel in the battalion

Field experience and on-the-spot translation

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Fob Lima, 250th MI, Tactical Human Team THT team 808

Working for the 250th MI, Tactical Human Team THT 808, in different locations in

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Iraq, Najaf, Karbala, and south of Baghdad in the forward operating base (Iskandariya)

Supporting all types of operations including translation of top secret types

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Document explorations and interpretation for high level Iraqi military meetings

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including Karbala governor, mayors and chief of police

Detainees’ interrogation and counter insurgency operations including raids to

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numerous major of al-Qaida members, hideouts and weapon caches of anti-coalition

suspects under a wide range of intense danger level

Translating for other U.S agencies

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Conducting high profile interrogation for detainees/U.S Special Forces

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Karbala/Iraq

Decipher anti-coalition audio recordings into a meticulous detailed report

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Providing medical translation for Iraqi casualties at Karbala Medical Hospital

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Coordinated, escorted and facilitated convoy missions

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Education

• 1984 Diploma in Philosophy LU University Beirut Lebanon

• 1986 Diploma in Accounting Hazmiyeh Community Colg Beirut Lebanon

• 1988 Diploma in Special Education French Institute Beirut Lebanon

• 2002 Diploma in Hotel Industry SCI Online Study Pennsylvania

Awards and Certificates of appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation; Multi-National Force-Iraq, awarded 14 June, 2006, by

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Colonel Carlton A. Buchanan, Chief of Assessment Branch, Media Monitoring Cell,

Strategic Effect Directorate

Certificate of Appreciation; Multi-National Force- Iraq, awarded Feb 9, 2007, by

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Colonel Jeffery R. Witsken, chief of Assessment Branch, Media Monitoring Cell,

Strategic Effect Directorate

Certificate of Appreciation by the Department of Justice, International Criminal

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Investigative Assistance Program based on 580 hours of Polygraph interpretation and

training in different aspects and sciences advancement, awarded in June 29, 2009

Excellent Achievement Award; Multinational Force-Iraq coin from Major General

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William B. Caldwell, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Effect and Spokesperson for the

MNF-I, April 2007

Outstanding Service Award; Linguist Operations Division coin, Titan Corporation,

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Baghdad 2007

Outstanding Achievement Award; 250 th Military Intelligence Battalion coin, Tactical

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HUMINT Team, April 2005

Received an ICITAP Correction Program coin, June 2008 for professionalism,

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cooperation and service

Received a Special Operation Coin from the Iraqi Commission of Integrity, the

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Investigation Office as an award for the outstanding achievement and exemplary

professionalism, Baghdad 2009

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