Apt. *-G
Chicago, IL *****
***********@*****.***
ABDUL MAHER
OBJECTIVE
My key objective is to repay the kindness shown to me by this great nation through my hard work, unique and invaluable experience, and tireless work ethic.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Fluent in four languages; Dari, Farsi, Pashto and English
Five years of experience in using Microsoft Office Suite programs in the aforementioned languages
Extremely adept and experienced in navigating high tension, sometimes dangerous, situations through years of working with U.S. Military units in combat operations
EXPERIENCE
TRANSLATOR, AFGHAN INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES (AISS)
July 2011 – July 2014
Worked closely with US Especial forces and American contractors and Afghan National Army personnel to bridge the gaps of language and customs, through my oral and written knowledge of English, Dari, Pashto and Farsi. This work also entailed adapting printed media from my American counterparts into an understandable language and format for my Afghan counterparts through the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
TRANSLATOR, US ARMY AFGHANISTAN (R&S)
March 2004 – July 2011
Provided translation and customs education services to US Army different Units while they were deployed to Afghanistan. These services were rendered under all imaginable circumstances, from peaceful public relations missions to combat operations.
EDUCATION
KABUL UNIVERSITY – KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCES DEGREE
While I maintained excellent marks from my professors, I was unfortunately unable to finish this course of learning as I was awarded special immigration status to move to the US prior to my graduation.
COMMUNICATION
I can bring to your team a level of experience and knowledge that cannot be duplicated. I guarantee that if you give me this opportunity, I will be instrumental in bringing your organization to new heights of success.
LEADERSHIP
Though I have never attended any accredited leadership programs, I know that the lessons I learned from my unique upbringing and experiences have provided me with a level of leadership envied by many, but rarely met.
REFERENCES
ROGER STROKLUND
Service Technician – Swift Chip, Inc.
Cell 805-***-****
RStroklund@ SwiftChipInc.com
CHRIS HECK
US Army chief
Cell 312-***-****
**********@*****.***