O mar Chiguer
Apt# **08 Austin, TX 78728
Skype: 512-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE –Arabic/ and Maghrebi/French Linguist/ANALYST
Natural (native), life-long speaker of Arabic-Maghrebi(Darija) and French;
Modern Standard Arabic and its dialectsexpertin such as North African (Maghrebi), Levantine, and Middle Eastern dialects including
Iraqi, Libyan, Sudanese and Yemeni;have provided translations and consecutive interpretations as well as advised culturally in
Morocco (Native Moroccan), Iraq, Mali, Niger, Germany, and in other Middle Easter countries ; Now serving in Sub-Saharan region
supporting Special Forces. Have an excellent command of the grammar, constructions and syntax of the Arabic and French
languages.
Abreast of Arabic idioms, colloquialisms and slang, and have a sophisticated understanding of the respective cultural, socio-political
environment
My General tasks and qualifications as an Open Source Intelligence Analyst/Arabic (MSA and its dialects) Maghrebi
(North African), and French Linguist
Translate and transcribe products from a variety of written and oral communications into English, French and Arabic (MSA
and Maghrebi) ; to include hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material
Provide gists, extracts, full, and verbatim transcripts, as well as produce summaries from written materials
Perform finished quality control on translations produced by other linguists; thereby ensuring the final product is a faithful
and accurate version of the original materials
Conduct accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner
that preserves the integrity and meaning of the original material
Transcribe spoken language into either the native language or machine compatible transliteration system
Translate language (voice) or graphic material into modern American English in either full or gisted format
Analyzes material in and of itself or in light of other source information
Share language expertise with government or contractor language and intelligence analysts, and other personnel as
requested by the government (Mentoring)
EMPLOYMENT experience
2011-Present
OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST/Arabic (MSA and Maghrebi) and French Language Analyst/Linguist
SOSi (D0D Contractor)
Provide daily information on local atmospherics from newspapers, magazines, radio broadcasts, community/business and
tribal leaders, which may provide robust indications and warning benefit to all JSOTS-TS deployed forces for effective
protection posturing
Provide accurate translation and interpretation of projects assigned by SOFLE and JSOTF.TS HQ
Complete a checklist with updated information
Develop and conduct daily information gathering, using the internet, daily local newspapers and periodicals
Collate the information collected
Combine the information from daily reports, translations and interpretations and input into a weekly Information Summary
of Open Source activities
Develop logical assumptions based on information available
Gather Open Source Infrastructural Data
Work with Special Forces and DoS staff
Interpret in French, Arabic and English in conferences, meetings, workshops, and staff trainings
Brief on latest and daily geopolitical events in the Sub-Saharan region
Have worked in Mali, Niger, and Germany
Have done translation and interpretation for 2012 FLINTLOCK exercise participants: (U.S.A, Burkina Faso, Canada,
France, Germany, Italy, Mali, Mauritania, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Chad, and UK)
Have co-translated “Battle Book” for the 2012 Flintlock Military exercise geared to train African nations how to win war
against terrorism
Open Source Intelligence Arabic (MSA and maghrebi) LinguisT ANALYST
U.S Army, Basrah, IraQ
2010 – 2011
Provide translation of local and foreign media including print, internet, radio, television, and newspapers, from Arabic to
English, sometimes from French to English, using the correct syntax
Assess and analyze intelligence products for the morning briefs
Have trained other linguists and edited their products
Perform daily briefs on intelligence information and updates in the Middle East and other Arabic countries especially Iraq
and Iran
Subject matter expert (the geopolitics of Iraq, Iran and other ME nations)
Collaborate with other military components/civilians in the Intelligence Capability (G2)
Work under pressure and meet the deadlines even last minute Intelligence
Work with and without supervision
Knowledgeable in the geo-politics, socio-historical issues, culture, religions, security, and economics of Iraq and the
region.
SALES CONSULTANT 2000-2010
PAlM HARBOR, AUSTIN, tx
Sold homes and land to clients
Evaluated the financial aspects to clients per transactions respectively
Trained new sales consultants
Always met the quota and often exceeded it
Willingness to work off the clock and meet with my clients on my days off to close deals
Collaborated with the General Manager in marketing strategies to boost sale
STORE MANAGER
LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA, AUSTIN, TX
1997-2000
Managed company employees
Managed inventory and all financial transactions of the branch
Hired, trained, scheduled, and ordered produces and supplies
Transacted with clients directly and handled their problems as well as the employees efficiently
Put clients first all the time without compromising the employees
Fleet Sales consultant and merchandizing assistant
Aljazeera Ford vehicles company, riadh, saudi arabia
1992 – 1997
Track sales and sold Ford and Lincoln vehicles in Saudi Arabia in Arabic, French and English to a variety of clients
Advise team members to implement competitive strategies and programs
Key member in the success of multiple campaigns
Train a great deal of Sales Consultant
Translate Ford Motor Company’s manuals and training materials for the use of the sales and marketing staff
EDUCATION
Graduate student of Intelligence Studies, American Military University, 2010-Present
BS in General Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2009
Associate Degree in English Literature and Linguistics, Mohamed V University, 1990
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: MS Office Suite
Operating Systems: Windows XP
Other: NIPR, SIPR, CIDNE, Black Line and Google Earth. Type 40 WPM
OTHER SKILLS:
Veteran (21C/12B: Combat Engineer/Bridge Engineer)
Results oriented
Team leader
Creative problem solver
Practiced negotiator
Exceptional communicator
Well-travelled
Multi-tasking
Hold final secret security clearance good till 2020