Quality Control Medical

GORDANA SMITH

Native Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian Linguist since 1996

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WORK EXPERIENCE

US Army/KFOR

Cat II Linguist (contracted by NGTS)

Homeland Security / Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian Linguist (Contracted by TCS)

Drug Enforcement Administration

Contract Title III Linguist / Monitor (2009 - Present)

Provide idiomatic translations of non-technical material including

handwritten, using correct syntax and expression.

Monitor, translate and transcribe - Listen to or read foreign language

communications, lawfully intercepted, and perform immediate verbal

summaries, then subsequent written or typed summaries and transcripts.

Validate - Review work conducted by someone else, or the quality control

review of the specified original work in order to attest to the accuracy of

the final work.

Supervise - Train other linguists, organize work activities; assign, direct

and evaluate other personnel.

Certified OPI Language Tester (ACTFL/DLI) (2008 - Present)

Perform Oral Proficiency Language Tests for Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian

Language.

Freelance Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian Linguist (2003 - Present)

Language support and escort for visiting political parties.

Interpret on-site (government, medical and legal) and over the telephone.

Translate (media, medical trial studies, legal). Can read and write

Cyrillic alphabet.

Native level fluency in Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian - passed a

standardized language test with a level 5 (Serbian and Croatian 5 ) and a

4+ ( Bosnian ).

Use advanced cultural, language and religious knowledge of Balkans to

review open sources of information, write reports, summaries, gists and

translations. Brief leadership on analysis. Functional knowledge of office

computer systems.

Ability to independently interface with clients and co-workers and

communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.

Central Texas College - Army Education Center, Field Offices in Bosnia

(2002 - 2003)

Language instructor

Taught over 500 classes SFOR (Stabilization Forces) soldiers Serbo-

Croatian/Bosnian language, culture and history. Prepared and taught classes

on numerous US Army offices / base camps.

US Army, Field offices in Bosnia (1996-2002)

Interpreter/Translator (contracted by Northrop Grumman/former BDM and TRW)

Trained and supervised translators in G-2 (OSINT) office in Brcko, Bosnia.

Translated and reviewed Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian open media sources,

including Internet sites, newspapers, press agencies, television, radio and

specialized publications, collecting intelligence from these media to

deliver high-impact products to the US Military officials.

Provided interpreting support to U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel/General level

Task Force Commanders leading Stabilization Force (SFOR) units.

Facilitated interpersonal communications during sensitive meetings with

high-ranking police, military, and government officials.

Provided precise and simultaneous translation during live radio and

television broadcasts and press conferences.

Coordinated meetings with local civilians, police, military leaders,

government officials and local media representatives on issues ranging from

regional stability to economic development.

Familiarized new commanders with the key individuals, local geography,

political and ethnic considerations, and potential hazards in the area of

responsibility.

Work schedule required teamwork, extensive travel, highly flexible hours,

and a positive attitude even in a hostile environment.

Saint Sava Elementary School, Bosnia (1995-1996)

English teacher

Taught English (as a second language) classes to children 5 through 8

grades immediately following the war.

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Teaching English as a second language

Teaching Academy of Sabac, Serbia (2001)

Political Science College

Completed 3 years in Sarajevo, Bosnia

VOLUNTEEER EXPERIENCE

Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian Language Instructor on the US Army base camps -

Taught over 1000 classes.

HONORS and AWARDS

Over 20 Letters of Recommendation, available upon request.

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