Poline Khoshaba
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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a linguist position for government agencies and organizations utilizing communication and translation skills in the Arabic language.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Graduation date: June 1978
University of Baghdad, College of Education GPA: 3.88
Graduated with honors
Associates Degree Graduation date: 1999
Modesto Junior College
Qualifications:
• Proficient in English and Arabic and able to translate in both languages
• Able to transcribe from English to Arabic and Arabic to English
• Expert in document exploitation
• Experienced computer literate
• Skillfully advanced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Three years of experience as a linguist, working with American Forces oversees in Iraq
• Interim Clearance: Full Clearance 10/4/2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Global Linguist Solution Sept. 2008 – Oct. 2011
Category (CAT) II Linguist
• Worked with Multi National Forces at Base Echo, Iraq in Diwania province.
• Worked at Base Adder Tallil, Iraq with public affairs officer.
• Worked with S2 (Intelligence) Head Quarters, supporting Brigade (TOC) and all subordinate units.
• Provided translation documents for Doctors, Engineers and Lawyers.
• Served as primary translator for Brigade Public Affairs Officer using both verbal and written skills.
• Answered phone calls from Arabic speakers and made phone calls at the request of the head quarters staff or as a military unit may have required.
• Meeting with the Iraqi official.
• Translated and archived over 1000 articles and key leader engagement reports.
• While serving in Iraq, I accompanied the public affairs officer to various provinces throughout Iraq.
Stanislaus County Office of Education Sept. 1999- June 2008
Instructional Aide
• one on one assistance with autistic children
• assisted the teacher with instructi
• assisted with the toileting, feeding, lifting and specialized behavioral intervention methods and procedures.
• Documented hourly tasks of the child
Iraq Ministry of Education Oct. 1978- July 1991
Chemistry Teacher
• Didactic teaching method
• Wrote lectures
• Wrote problems and solutions for the student Chemistry book
• Devised certain chemical equations appropriate for lab visuals and experiments
• Wrote exams for all chemistry courses
• Hosted discussion classes for all chemistry students
Honors and Awards
• Department of the Army, Commander’s Award for Civilian Service July 2011
• Department of the Army, Commander’s Award for Civilian Service July 2010
• United States Air Force Commander’s Award of Appreciation April 2010
• United States Army Captain’s Appreciation Aug. 2009