Pashto Linguist

A BDUL W. SAYED

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PHONE 951-***-****

EMAIL: *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To provide reliable and accurate translation or interpretation services between Pashto, Dari and English

EDUCATION

City College of New York

New York, New York

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Expected Graduation Date: June 2013

EXPERIENCE

Pashto and Dari Linguist

Mission Essential Personnel

•May 2011 – February 2012

•Provided Linguistic support to the Marines

•Supported the COC, BAS, DETFAC, and worked as a general support linguist

•Underwent operations in various districts of Helmand

Pashto Linguist and Cultural Advisor

Tatitlek Support Services

•07/2010 – 05/2011

•Provided linguistic support to the Marines in their various training exercises

•Taught key phrases and words essential for operations to Marines

•Advised Marines of aspects of Afghan Culture to avoid unnecessary conflict in Afghanistan

Skills

•Ability to speak fluently, write and read in Pashto, Dari and English

•Knowledge of Afgan Culture and Customs

•Familiarity with word processors and power point presentations

•Ability to discern between subtleties in Afghan cultural settings, and understand and interpret various

dialects of Pashto.

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