Arabic linguist
Resume:
Jose Cueter
Wheeling, IL. *****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To seek a challenging position in the Intelligence Community, where I can utilize my linguistics
experience and cultural analysis. Willing to relocate and will consider both CONUS and
OCONUS assignments.
CLEARANCE
Active Final Secret
CI Polygraph 6/2012
Work Experience
Cat II Arabic Linguist
CWU Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 6/2012- Present
CALNET Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 3/2012- 6/2012
SAIC Baghdad, Iraq 4/2004- 8/2010
Serving as an Arabic linguist, translating and prioritizing documents from various clients
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in the Iraq Area of Responsibility.
Exploit, evaluate, and translate captured Arabic documents, producing clear, accurate, and
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idiomatically correct English products
Perform initial triage and analysis of original Arabic documents to determine the
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intelligence value and priority of the material
Utilize multiple technical DoD systems and databases on a daily basis, including
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the Deployable Harmony Docex Suite, the Theater Exploitation Database, and National Harmony
Database
Establish Quality Control on all out going DOCEX products to ensure proper quality
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assurance on finalized translated documents.
Oversee quality control for 12 linguists for the triage process in collecting media, assigning
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work duties, and proving corrective recommendations as needed.
Communicate and cooperate with military and government personnel alike to aid in the
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identification of client requirements.
Translate documents, cell phone reports, VPC, CD’s, and other various media from Arabic
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to English; review documents and provides summaries of content to management and military
officials as needed.
Interpret high valued individuals during interviews, meetings, and conferences
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Assisted in teaching Arabic language.
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Languages spoken
English Fluent
Spanish Fluent
Arabic Fluent
Iraqi Dialect
Levantine Dialect
Gulf Dialect
Egyptian Dialect
Alta test score (4-4.5-5)
Other work experience:
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07/2002 – 04/2004, Western Realty Company, Batavia, IL, Sales Agent
11/2003 – 04/2004, CD Peacock (Jewelers), Northbrook, IL 60062, Repair Service Manager
10/1989 – 09/2003, Jewelry Mart, Inc, Prospect Height, IL, Owner/ Bookkeeping / Payroll.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Eight years experience in the IC Community processes, workflow and information
sharing, in regards to Arabic cultural analysis and Linguistics management.
• Extensive knowledge of public policy, culture, geography and current events, particularly
in the Mid East region
• Experienced with multiple DoD systems such as, Docex Suite, VPC, Medex, National
Harmony, and Theater Exploitation
• Analyze programs and make recommendations for improvement of productivity and
effectiveness
• Proven ability to work in adverse and stressful conditions
• Provided stage management support and helped manage the largest C17 combat
movement in history to date.
• Firm background in business, operations, and management
EDUCATION
2009 NMEC MEDEX Linguist Course
2009 CENTCOM Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training
2008 DOCEX Training Course
2007 DoD Cellex Training
2005 Microsoft Course
2004 Translation/Interpretation Course
2004 IC Standard Course
2004 DoD Explosive Ordinance Awareness training
1988 Small Business Management, Wright College
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