Interpreter/Translator/Language Instructor
Resume:
Ahmad Shekib, Fazel
Bethesda, Maryland 20817-3160
**********@*****.***
Citizenship Security Clearance
U.S Citizen CI Screen
I possess excellent oral and written skills in Persian (Dari) plus good oral and written communication skills in Pashtu and excellent oral and written skills in English as well as excellent written and verbal translation skills.
Education:
B.A in Law and Political Sciences (Administrative & Diplomacy)
Thesis: “The Bonn Agreement and its Implementation in the New Afghanistan”
Kabul University
Kabul, Afghanistan, 2001-2005
Graduation Certificate
Ansari High School
Kabul, Afghanistan, 2000
Additional Certifications Earned:
March, 2010 Certificate of Appreciation for successful completion November–March 2010 classes. Defense Language Institute-Washington (DLI)
Arlington, Virginia
February, 2010 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization Seminar Certificate, conducted by Defense Language Institute (DLI)
Arlington, Virginia
October, 2009 Afghanistan/Pakistan Hand, Dari Pre-Service Teacher Training Certificate by Defense Language Institute (DLI) and Diplomatic language Services (DLS)
Arlington, Virginia
July, 2007 Afghanistan Intermediate Systems Acquisition Course
US Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
Kabul Afghanistan
June – July, 2007 Security Assistance Management International Purchasers Course
Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM)
Kabul, Afghanistan
September, 2006 Afghanistan Intermediate Project Management Course
US Defense Acquisition University
Kabul, Afghanistan
Work Experience:
Feb, 2012 – Present
Cultural Adviser/ Interpreter/Translator
Mobius Industries USA Inc
Fort Polk,( JRTC) Louisiana Hub
- Presently teaching US armed forces personnel about culture, ethnic dress, and other ethnic differences. Also geographical structure of Afghanistan, basic Dari/Pashto languages, and the do(s) and don’t(s) of Afghan people.
- Performing the job of interpreter during Key Leaders Engagements for armed forces pre-deployment training to Afghanistan.
Oct, 2009 – Feb, 2012
Dari Language Instructor
Diplomatic Language Services (DLS)
Arlington, Virginia
Masoud Hashime, Lead Instructor/Supervisor Dari Classes (AF/PAK)
703-***-**** ext 143
- Taught US armed forces personnel Dari language full time 40 hours a week, 6 hours of class and 2 hours of preparation.
- Beginning with alphabet and in period of 4 months used to cover Present, Past, Future, Present Perfect, Past Prefect and Past Progressive Tenses.
- DLS used AF/PAK Hand system which is developed by DLI; it includes written narratives, audio, role play scenarios both in formal and colloquial formats as well as authentic materials and etc, which requires new technology knowledge.
- Performed Enhancement Instructor job to assist students beside their assigned teacher with grammar, reading, writing, listening and extra activity.
- Was assigned as Team Lead at Tampa Hub to manage administrative work and instructors.
12 Sep thru 28 Sep 2009
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
American Federal Contractors, Inc
Camp Fort Polk, Louisiana
Col Young C Lim (Ret.) 571-***-****
- Observed top US Army personnel meetings with Afghan role player officials and consult them how to contact with Afghans, in the light of Afghan culture and traditions.
- Taught US Army personnel gestures and other useful information about languages, ethnic differences, clothing and its use to identify ethnic origins and cultural preferences, and the history of Afghanistan.
10 Oct, 08 thru 27 Oct, 08, 8 Jan, 09 thru 28 Jan, 09, and 1 Apr, 09 thru 17 Apr, 09
Cultural Advisor, Interpreter/Translator for Army Rotations
American Federal Contractors, Inc
Camp Fort Polk, Louisiana
Col Young C Lim (Ret.) 571-***-****
- Conducted basic Dari language training as well as cultural awareness sessions 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Played role of Dari Interpreter during training.
4 Nov, 08 thru 24 Oct, 08 and 9 Feb, 09 thru 28 Feb, 09
Cultural Advisor, Interpreter/Translator for the Army Rotations
Calnet, Inc
Camp Fort Irwin, California
- Conducted basic Dari language training as well as cultural awareness sessions.
- Played role of Dari Interpreter during training.
10 Mar, 2009 thru 27 Mar, 2009
Veteran government Services (Express)
Cultural Advisor for the Marine Rotation
Camp Fort Irwin, California
- Conducted three week cultural and Dari language training for Marines, 10 hours a day for different units.
July, 2006 thru February, 2008
Interpreter/Translator and Administrative Assistant to
John James.Gruehl, LtCol, USMC (Ret.)
Senior Mentor, Acquisition & Procurement
Acquisition & Procurement Dept of Ministry of Interior, Afghanistan
Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A)
************@*******.***
mobile: 301-***-****
MPRI, Police Reform Directorate (PRD)
- Performed the duties of Interpreter/Translator for the American Senior Mentor to facilitate discussions and implementation of logistical matters.
- Assisted the American Senior Mentor in the research, explanation and interpretation of Afghan law, local, regional and national issues, regulations and cultural awareness.
- Performed duties compatible with those of an administrative assistant, including but not limited to facilitating travel and security arrangements for the Senior Mentor, assisting in the daily scheduling of meetings and communicating with staff and other government officials and processed computer requests as needed using Microsoft Office Programs.
December, 2004 thru June, 2006
Billeting Coordinator and Interpreter/Translator
KBR (Halliburton) US Army Contractor
Camp Eggers, Kabul Afghanistan
- Managed a team of 3 workers providing housing accommodations for the US Army personnel.
- Provided Interpreter/Translator services on a daily basis to facilitate communications between US personnel and Afghan workers/offices.
November, 2003 thru November, 2004
Materials Purchasing Assistant and Interpreter/Translator
KBR (Halliburton) US Army Contractor
Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Managed a team of 15 workers within the Materials Acquisition Department.
- Responsible for making requisitions, receiving and issuing materials.
- Provided Interpreter/Translator services on a daily basis to facilitate communications between US personnel and Afghan workers/offices
Oct 2002 to Sept 2003,
Materials Assistant and Interpreter/Translator
KBR (Halliburton), US Army Contractor
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.
- Managed a team of 6 workers within the Materials Acquisition Department.
- Responsible for making requisitions, receiving and issuing materials.
- Provided Interpreter/Translator services on a daily basis to facilitate communications between US personnel and Afghan workers/offices.
2005
Worked directly with Professor Quadir Amiryar, Ph.D. MCL George Washington University on the USAID sponsored “Rule of Law in Afghanistan”, Project.
Professor Quadir Amiryar
Ph.D. MCL George Washington University
Senior Advisor for Higher Education Ministry, Afghanistan.
Tel: 571-***-****
Email: ********@***.***, ********@****.***.**.
2003
Worked directly with Professor Quadir Amiryar, Ph.D. MCL George Washington University in the creation, building and adaptation of the Afghan Constitution; resulting from the implementation of the Bonn Agreement .
Reference:
Professor Quadir Amiryar
Ph.D. MCL George Washington University
Tel: 571-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
John James.Gruehl, LtCol, USMC (Ret.)
Senior Adviser to Ministry of Defense, Afghanistan
************@*******.***
mobile: 301-***-****
Afghanistan Cell: 0093 – 794701804
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