Amad Danho
Glendale, Ca *****
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Objective: To obtain a challenging position utilizing my experience in various fields.
Clearance : SECRET
Experience:
Jun 2010 –Jun 2012: Global Linguist Solutions, Iraq. Directorate of Border Enforcement Headquarters Transition Team
• Translate between English and Arabic during Key Leader Engagements
• Train new hires
• Review and translate documents
• Serve as Cultural Advisor to the Transition Team
• Liaison between the Transition Team and Iraqi authorities
• Attend meetings with the Transition Team senior leadership
• Travel between American bases as necessary
• Translate between English and Arabic during Key Leader Engagements with DHS agents
• Translate between English and Arabic during Key Leader Engagements with INL Personnel.
• Trained Iraqi officers on counter fit currency.
• Trained Iraqi officer on Civil Disturbance,
Jul 2008- June 2010: Global Linguist Solutions, Iraq. Criminal Investigation Task Force
• Translate and analyze reports
• Conducted over 200 interviews with Joint Investigations Team
• Train new hires
• Review documents and evidence
• Exploitation of documentation and media reports (DOCX and DOMX)
• Provide culture advice to the Task Force Investigators and to the Commander
• Attend court sessions
• Liaison between the Task Force and Iraqi authorities
• Attend meetings with the Task Force senior leadership
• Translate Court reports
• Analyzing Intelligence reports with Federal Agents.
Nov 1996-Apr 2008: FISERV Solutions Chatsworth, CA. Computer Operator
• Update programs to include: demand deposit, savings, ATM, ACH and proof of deposits accounts
• Monitor banking systems, answer messages, run transaction backup tapes
• Bring the system on line in order to meet deadlines
• Print loans, checking and saving statements
• Trouble shoot system problems
Oct 1992-Oct 1996: Masters Contracting Corp, Glendale.CA. Office Manager
• Interface with the superintendants regarding various safety issues
• Check timesheets, assist staff with numerous projects and process payment requests
- Projects includes: Roosevelt High School, Hollywood High School, Hayes Elementary School and Madison
Middle School
Amad Danho
500 Galer Place
Glendale, Ca 91206
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Mar 1988-Oct 1996: Glendale Federal Bank, Burbank, CA. Lead Computer Operator
• Peripheral equipment operation and maintenance
• System console operations, Print Room functions
Mar 1985- Mar 1988: Wells Fargo Bank, El Monte, CA. Lead cash accounting
• Research and reconcile differences in teller “end-of-day” balances
• Train new hires
Sep 1983- Mar 1985: Houston Concorde Travel, Houston, TX. Book keeper and Travel Agent
• Manage staff of eight travel agents
• Balance bank accounts
Jun 1980-Sep 1983: C. Itoh and Company, Baghdad, Iraq. Purchasing Manager
• In charge of local importers
• Open letter of credit with local banks
• Liaison between the company and the Government
• Assist employees with accommodations and visas
• Assist the General Manager with meetings between superintendents and project engineers
• Bidding and other projects as assigned.
- Projects include: Solar energy/Baghdad, Masan Sugar Factory, ‘Amarah/Iraq, Baghdad International Airport.
Jul 1979- Jun1980: Papazian Contracting Baghdad/Iraq. Office Manager
• Prepare timesheets
• Payroll duties
• Hire local laborers
• Assist engineers with various projects and Misc. duties as assigned
- Projects include: Dora Power Station. Kirkuk Pump-Stations for strategic pipeline.
Aug 1977- Jul 1979: I.N.C.I.S.A Baghdad, Iraq. Office Manager
• Hold meetings with project engineers insuring projects were implemented according to specs. and schedule
• Recruit local laborers and preparing timesheets
• Liaison between the company and Iraqi Government
• Take inventory of warehouse parts
• Assist foreign employees with accommodations, visas and transportation
- Projects include: Strategic oil pipelines pump stations/Kirkuk. Basra Petrochemicals
Education: B.S. Degree in Statistics, Al- Mustansirya University, Baghdad/ Iraq.
Diploma in Operational Research, Sussex University/ England
Languages: Arabic (native Iraqi dialect), English, Armenian
References: Available upon request.
Amad Danho
500 Galer Place
Glendale, Ca 91206
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