Manager Years Experience

Mona I. Commins

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Camp Hill, PA 17011

**********@*******.*** ● 267-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: Arabic Linguist with Active Secret clearance and over ten years experience

seeking an Arabic speaking interpreting position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Native level of fluency in Arabic (Levantine, Egyptian, Libyan, Yemeni, Iraqi and Gulf

States).

• Proficient typing on Arabic and English keyboards.

• Extensive vocabulary and ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely in both

languages.

• Intimate familiarity with both Arab and American cultures.

• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet research.

• Ability to work successfully with others on collaborative projects.

• Adapts to fast paced environments, strives for superior performance, motivates personnel

to exceed expectations, possesses strong diplomatic skills and work ethic.

• Well-traveled, meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of Middle Eastern culture,

Islamic history, religion, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence and political movements.

EDUCATION:

Dental Hygiene Program, Minor in English May 1997 – May 2000

Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Arabic Linguist June 2012 – March

2013

CWU Inc., Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

• Translates numerous Arabic handwritten documents.

• Provides individual English language instruction to Guantanamo Bay detainees in support

of Joint Task Force command.

• Provides special technical support for JTF-JIG-GTMO, Cuba knowledge of the collection

operations management system.

• Participates in classified missions.

• Assists program liaison manager with daily operational tasks, maintains weekly

scheduling and time sheets, recommends solutions to unforeseen issues and trains new

employees.

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Arabic Advisor/Linguist February 2011 – June 2012

Calnet Inc., Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

• Prepare detailed, fully translated evidence packets on detainees who were deemed as

security threats.

• Conferred with management to gain knowledge for training employees.

• Utilized Middle East cultural knowledge and the Arabic language to train military

personnel regarding special missions, rules, regulations, procedures and practices.

• Reviewed reports, papers, and other records prepared by personnel for clarity,

completeness, accuracy and conformance with agency policies.

Arabic Advisor/Linguist November 2007 – October 2010

Global Linguist Solutions, Baghdad, Iraq

• Interpreted for the military in various regions in Iraq.

• Translated highly classified letters of correspondence and documents as well as sworn

statements.

• Translated for the US military during detainee interrogations.

• Interpreted highly classified meetings and briefings.

• Aided Colonials and Generals by interpreting meetings during military missions

throughout Iraq as well as media interviews in Baghdad.

• As coordinator and director of The Women’s Affairs Group for the Women’s Organization

in Iraq, conducted meetings and lessons for Iraqi women as part of a US State

Department program.

Arabic Interpreter May 2003 – October 2007

International Service Center, Harrisburg, PA

• Interpreted for non-English speaking persons attaining driver’s license.

• Interpreted for non-English speaking persons in worker’s comp court hearings.

• Translated documents and provided interpretation via telephone conference calls for

doctor’s appointments, welfare issues, and court hearings.

Arabic Interpreter September 2000 – October 2007

Language Services Associates, Willow Grove, PA

• Interpreted via telephone or in person for the following: court hearings, immigration

issues, worker’s comp, medical appointments, asylum, and 311 cases in New York City.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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