RAAZ M DOST

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Knoxville, TN 37922

865-***-****

Email ID: abn9hv@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Using my skills as an INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR to serve the United States of America

and its security interests.

LANGUAGES:

DARI –FARSI (NATIVE)

ENGLISH (Fluent)

PASHTO (Fluent comprehension, good reading/fair speaking)

URDU (Fluent comprehension, good reading/writing/speaking)

EDUCATION:

Taj Rabwee High School, Herat Graduated from grade XII 1990-2002

Galaxy Training Centre, Herat Graduated higher intermediate 3 1998-2001

Technical Training Center. Computer Office Programs 2002-2003

Human Resource Development, Area Course, 2002-2003

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2010 – Dec 2012

- Interpreter/Translator, US ARMY

. Served as negotiator with local dignitaries and opposing warlords.

Worked directly for Vermont 86th BDE National Guard.

April 2004 – May 2009

- Interpreter/Translator, US ARMY

Worked with U.S Embedded Training Teams (ETTs) with Afghan National Army (ANA).

Interpreted and translated for US ETTs while mentoring the ANA in logistical and

infantry tactics, techniques and strategies. Served as negotiator with local dignitaries and

opposing warlords.

- Interpreter/Translator, Consulate General of India, Herat, Afghanistan July 2003 -

March 2004

Worked directly with the Counsel General Visa Officer and the Admin/Finance Officer.

Translated official correspondence from different agencies and interpreted in meetings

between the consulate and local government authorities. Worked with visa officer to help

him explain visa procedures to applicants. Worked with the Admin/Finance officer

solving pay issues with the local Staff and their attendance sheets.

- Radio Operator, International Medical Corps, (IMC) Herat, Afghanistan

January 2003 - July 2003

Maintained communication between all IMC bases in Afghanistan. Kept record of each

contact (time/location, purpose of contact), conducted daily radio checks with all IMC

local and international staff. Kept records of IMC vehicle and staff movements. At the

end of each day submitted daily computerized reports.

- Human Resource Officer/Translator, International Medical Corps, July 02 -

December 02

Translated and computerized agreements/contracts between IMC and other Government

agencies. Worked with staff contracts, time sheets, warning letters, and work certificates.

Fully explained regulations to locals. Worked with staff pay issues and payroll list.

- Medical Translator, Medicine Du Monde February 2002 - June 2002

Worked with French and British doctors who were the trainers for the Afghan

doctors. Translated official documents from Dari to English and English to Dari.

Provided oral interpretation between the local staff and foreigners.

- English Teacher, Rashan Training Center, Herat. June 01 - December 2002

Taught English courses from beginner to advanced level to Afghan girls and boys.

- Supervisor/Registration, UN International Organization for Migration February -

June 2001

Supervised the work of 20 people registering thousands of displaced Afghans.

SKILLS:

Managed up to 200 persons on their attendance sheets, contracts and payments.

Proficient in, MS Office Pack (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point).

Trained on the following weapons: AK47, M5, M16, .M4

Able to operate VHF/HF radios

PERSONAL HOBBIES AND INTEREST:

Physical fitness

Travel

Continuing to master languages

PERSONAL BACKGROUND:

Name: Raaz M Dost Nationality: Afghan

Father’s name: Wali, Muhammad Place of birth: Herat, Afghanistan

Date of birth: 27th Nov1984

Last name: Dost

Marital Status: Married

REFERENCES: Submitted upon request

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