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Dari/Pashto/Farsi Linguists

Location:
New York, NY, 11355
Posted:
June 30, 2013

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Zekria, FNU

**-** ******* ****, ********, NY, ***55

Phone Number: 919-***-****

Email Address: *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April 2013 to present Quality Control (QC) Supervisor at 4C Foods Corp, Brooklyn, NY,USA.

October 2010 – 18 July 2012 Human Resources Curriculum Developer Interpreter/Translator-

DynCorp-International-NTM-A/CSTC-A-Kabul,Afghanistan.February 2008 – September 2010

Doctrine Tactical Writer Interpreter/Translator- Military Personnel Resources Incorporated

(L3-MPRI) CSTC-A CJ1 ANATC-Kabul, Afghanistan-APO AE 09356. September 2006 –

December 2007 Mobile Training Team (MTT) Interpreter/Translator-Kabul Military Training

Center (KMTC),Military Personnel Resources Incorporated (L3-MPRI) Kabul, Afghanistan-APO

AE 09356.May 2005 – August 2006 Administrative Assistant with Community and Social

Development Company (CSDC) Kabul, Afghanistan. January 2005 - April 2005 Project

Manager Assistant with Community and Social Development Company (CSDC) Kabul,

Afghanistan

Ensuring that the product is within quality standards and specifications.

Visual inspections to ensure that plastic products meet specifications in terms of dimension,

color and physical appearance.

Filing completed quality records.

Prepare HACCP Plan for chemical, biological and physical hazards its include Good

Manufacturing.

Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) and Good Laboratory

Practice (GLP) for Plant Accreditation.

Trained QA/QC and Production Staff covered for Food Processing Plant requirements.

Quality Assurance Management.

Conducts research and/or studies on problem(s) involving plant operation and evaluate

control measures.

Prepares plant program for both customers, local and international inspectors in compliance

with their regulation for the food manufacturer.

Strict implementation of food safety policy.

Implement product proper handling and quality control.

Planning structural flow of plant operation and coordinate other concern department.

Implement Pre, during and Post operation cleaning and other sanitation purposes.

Conduct and implement safety training.

Develop employee health and safety program.

Implement health and safety program written SOP.

File and update Operational Procedure forms, all product specifications and Certificate of

Analysis in the laboratory from incoming product such as raw ingredients, packaging

material, flavors, bulk ingredients, colors, and many others through the guidance of the

Quality Control Manager.

Stations and retain samples of production for further analysis.

Responsible for taking action and making decisions when the finished product is out of

specifications and during the production process.

Responsible for collecting product off the line to check weight, temperature, pH, viscosity,

package integrity, Diameters, as well as checking the samples for solids, micro, shelf life and

temperature abuse.

October 2010 – 18 July 2012 Human Resources Curriculum Developer Interpreter/Translator-

DynCorp-International-NTM-A/CSTC-A-Kabul, Afghanistan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

First Human Resources (HR) Branch School Technical and Functional Interpreter/Translator

for the first Afghan National Army (ANA) HR Branch School.

Translated the agenda for the U.S. Department of Defense, 2011 Defense Institution Reform

Initiative Team Visit showed HR Branch School Curriculum Development is linked to the

Afghan Master Ministerial Development Plan in support of the professional development and

Institutional capacity building of the ANA HR Career Fields.

Responsible for the Dari translation of the first five major strategically aligned courses within

the first Human Resources Branch School for the Afghan National Army (ANA) Training

Command (ANATC): 9 week Human Resources (HR) Captain Career and Platoon Sergeant

Courses, 7 week Re-Contracting Course, 7 week Recruiting Course and 1 week Personnel

Asset Inventory Training Course to support the personnel accountability of the ANA and data

collection to support the fielding of the Afghan Human Resources Information Management

System (ARHIMS).

Played a vital role in meetings as the Interpreter and translator the a Basic Recruiting Course in

support of professionalizing Recruiters within the Afghan National Recruiting Command to

improve accession rates within the ANA’s Recruiting Program.

Translated the HR curricula format selected by the ANATC Branch School Directorate as the

standard format for future standardization of training curriculum.

Was the lead Translator in several ANA Lead Working Groups to assess and review HR course

requirements and curriculum development issues.

Played a vital role with the Translation of the GS G1 approved curriculum Task List process

that identifies, and validates MOD HR Career Field training requirements to increase functional

capability, capacity and professional development of the ANA HR Career Management Field.

Provided assistance through interpretation in maintaining advisory and continuity support with

ANA staff principals within the curriculum review process of all HR course development, Train

the Trainer concepts personnel resourcing requirements and internal course management to

include Lesson Learned, annual course validation and the revision process.

Serve as the principal Translator for the Advisor to the ANATC Human Resources Branch

Director.

December 2008 – September 2010 Doctrine Tactical Writer Interpreter Translator- Military

Personnel Resources Incorporated (L3-MPRI) CSTC-A CJ1 ANATC,Kabul, Afghanistan-APO

AE 09356.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Over a period of two months, translated Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA 10-27-4)

Unit Level Supply and Services for Unit Leaders.

In a period of two months, translated the Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA TM 9-

1010-221-10) that provides instruction on M203/M203A1 Grenade Launcher Operators to

support the squad level soldier’s tactics, in support of MPRI requirement and CSTG-A mission.

Over a period of nine months translated Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA 3-19.11)

Military Police Special Reaction Teams, to provide a guide for commanders, staffs, and trainers,

in addition to meet the deliverable timeline in support of MPRI requirement in support of CSTG -

A mission.

Over a period of four months, translated the Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA STP

10-61A-E4-5-SM-TG), that provide skill level E4/E5 soldiers holding military occupational

specialty 61A, in addition to meet the deliverable timeline in support of MPRI requirement in

support of CSTG-A mission.

Translated the Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA 10-65AE4-7-SM-TG) in a period of

four months, to provide guide (MOS 65A), Petroleum Supply Specialist Skills, in support of

Soldiers and trainers level, based on time line requirement, in support of MPRI requirement of

CSTG-A mission.

Over a period of two months, translated the Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA 6 -

22.1) Platoon Leaders Handbook which provides instruction on Intelligence and Enemy

Indicators, Operations, Fire Support, Movement, First Aid, Communications/ Reporting, in

support of platoon level tactics based on MPRI requirement to support the CSTG-A mission.

In a period of three months, translated the Afghan National Army Doctrine Manual (ANA STP

11-44A-42AE4-6-SM-TG) that provides technical of overview for Soldiers Manual for 44A

Wireman, 42A Messenger and 42A Radio Operator that contains standardized training

objectives, of critical tasks that support unit missions during the peace and wartime, based on

MPRI requirement in support of CSTG-A mission.

September 2006 – December 2007 Mobile Training Team (MTT) Interpreter Translator-Military

Personnel Resources Incorporated (L3-MPRI) Kabul, Afghanistan-APO AE 0935.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinated the MPRI Training Programs with Afghan authorities and organized the meeting.

Responsible for the interpretation of a thirty days training mission of Military Decision Making

Process (MDMP) to provide vital mission requirement s in support of synchronization and

success of ANA operations.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) Functions and

Responsibilities.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Tactical Operations Center Orientation.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Command Group Duties and Responsibilities in

support of Managed and planned ANA missions.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of Officers and

Noncommissioned Officers to standardize the ANA daily’s tasks during peace and war time.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Battle Field Operating System for enhancement

success of ANA forces.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Battle Staff Course.

Over period of fifteen days mission requirement, Interpreted the NCO Roles and

Responsibilities.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Plans and Orders.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Operational Graphics.

Responsible for the interpretation of the Rehearsals in support of training review.

Responsible for the interpretation of the ANA intelligence reports for Command Practical

Exercise CPX.

Responsible for the interpretation of the regional and provincial Coordination Centers Duties

and responsibilities of every Security representative of Afghan and U.S forces in support of

ensuring the security and MPRI training mission requirement.

May 2005 – August 2006 Administrative Assistant with Community and Social Development

Company (CSDC) Kabul, Afghanistan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and maintain executives’ schedules

Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance

and plan their distribution.

Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails.

File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.

Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.

Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.

Assist staff with administrative duties as requested.

Cooperate in the maintenance and/or modification of agency data collection system.

Oversee database management for quality assurance (QA).

Assist with completion of necessary statistical reports as requested.

Compile statistical information for Executive Director as requested.

Develop and maintain company inventory system.

Type and word process documents as needed.

Order office supplies and monitor inventory.

Update and maintain mailing lists.

Produce mailing labels and reports as requested.

Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with employees, peers, and consumers.

Facilitate special event registration and execution.

Assist with various program operations as requested as responsibilities permit.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the management of all session & coordinating all contracts requirements.

Responsible for the management of the monthly reports and documents of office expanses.

Responsible for the interpretation of the foreign organization meeting & coordinating of that In

support of CSDC mission requirement.

Maintained office calendars and coordinate the workflow and meeting requirements.

Supported newly assigned personnel to the organization.

Gave orientation for new employees.

Helped and coordinated personnel support to new personnel.

Arranged commutations for staff members.

Maintained the leave control log.

January 2005 - April 2005 Project Manager Assistant with Community and Social

Development Company (CSDC) Kabul, Afghanistan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that all CSDC contract requirements are met.

Conduct daily /weekly meetings with the CSDC Sub contractor’s principles to ensure that all

requirements, as defined in the SOW, are met.

Communicate new requirements, concerns and issues to Construction Social Development

Community Project Manager for resolution.

Provide Accountability and Operational reports.

Provide operational direction to Construction Social Development Community Sub contractors

Principles in the area of operation.

Coordinate with Sub contractor’s elements for engineers scheduling and travel.

Ensure that necessary engineer’s and other assigned employees health, morale and welfare

requirements are met while they are deployed to other provinces for supervisions.

Coordinate for in-country travel of engineers and other assigned employees support personnel.

Ensure that Sub contractors adhere to CSDC regulations and standards of conduct concerning

in the area of responsibilities.

Ensure that Sub contractors adhere to scheduling requirements as defined by the CSDC.

Effectively manage CSDC and Sub contractors management issues that may arise.

Track, analyze and monitor all operational data and training requirements for employees and

prepare briefings for presentation of updated data.

Work closely with other provincial Managers and the Sub contractors principles (other

Operations Departments, Finance, Human Resources, and Safety of personnel) to ensure

issues are resolved and communicated.

Assist in tracking and maintaining all employees and engineers in a database.

Monitor and track recruiting efforts for all position vacancies.

Assist in establishing and maintaining SOP’s for all processes and procedures. Liaisons with

staff to ensure processes and procedures are fulfilling all requirements.

EDUCATION

March 2011 – 20 Jun 2012 (Deferred): Economic Faculty, Bachelor Business Administration

Program (BBA),

Dunya University, (UMEF) University of Management Economic and Finance.

Kabul, Afghanistan

February 2010 - February 2011: Diploma in Business Administration specialized in Finance.

Dunya Institute of Higher Education (DIHE), Part time. Kabul, Afghanistan

January 1992 February 2004: High School Diploma in nursing field.

Intermediated Health Institute. Kabul, Afghanistan

SKILLS

Friendly and persuasive.

With Good Communication Skills in English, Dari, Pashto, Farsi.

Computer Literate.

Hard-working and committed to work.

Recognized for reliability, getting the job done through persistence and strong work ethics.

Open to learning new areas of discipline.

Willing to relocate and travel.

Dynamic and highly motivated.

Enjoys challenges.

High levels of integrity.

Ability to adapt quickly to new working environments.

Tolerant, easy-going and flexible.

Practical with excellent communications.

Quick problem-solver and detailed planner.

Stays focused and remains calm during stressful situations.

AWARDS

Dedicated and quantifiable Translation Certificates of NTM-A/CSTC-A and ANATC

LANGUAGES ABILITY

Languages

Reading Writhing Understanding

Dari Excellent Excellent Excellent

Pashto Excellent Excellent Excellent

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Not held yet. W illing to pass

REFERENCES

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