OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Linguist/Analyst position that utilizes my interpretation,

translation and transcription skills, computer skills, analytical and

report writing skills, foreign language proficiency and international

cultural background.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:W

Native Arabic speaker with excellent Provided critical linguist support

command of the English and French to SIGINT, Counter Terrorism,

languages. Counter Insurgency,

Counterintelligence and HUMINT

Possesses through knowledge and operations during my 10 year

expertise in the Middle Eastern and deployment to the Middle East.

North African cultures with emphasis

on the culture, geopolitics, history Shared in the assessment of the

and economics. functional, technical, and

programmatic capabilities of the

Participated in multiple top secret Iraqi existing monitoring and

operations as a Lead Arabic transportation systems.

Linguist/Arabic Subject Matter

Expert while serving in the Middle International preparatory education

East as a Region Analyst, using Arabic, French and English

Translator, Interpreter, Report languages. Studied in Morocco,

Writer, Intel Collector and Cultural France and US in different majors

Advisor. (see education section of my resume)

Has superb experience in gisting,

transcription, analysis, blogging,

collection, content management, Foreign Language Proficiency:

editing, monitoring, mentoring and Modern Standard Arabic, Modern

qc'ing junior linguists/quality French, Maghrebi/Moroccan Arabic,

control, scanning, selection, Iraqi Arabic, Egyptian Arabic,

subject matter expertise, Syrian Arabic, Lebanese Arabic,

terminology/management, triage, Yemani Arabic, and Gulf States

workflow, writing reports etc... Arabic.

Has superb research and analytical

skills which enable me to execute Computer skills:

informative and mission critical -Platforms: Windows, MacOS, UNIX

products. -Applications: MS Office Suite,

Uses my knowledge of other languages DOCEX, Google Earth etc...

in conducting targeting foreign -Communication: SIPR, NIPR, Outlook

influence/network research.

-Research: JWICS, Query Tree,

Google Search, Other internet search

engines...

Clearance Level: TS/SSBI with CI

Poly. Able and willing to obtain

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

12/ 2012 - 05/ 2013 Mid Atlantic Professionals Inc., German Town,

MD

Linguist/Analyst- Arabic U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (DoS contract)

Performed gisting, editing and transcription of verbal and written

communications.

Conducted consecutive and simultaneous interpretations of ongoing

conversations during high-level interviews, diplomatic meetings, and

conferences.

Translated Arabic/English text materials and diplomatic communiques

covering a broad range of topics with a high degree of accuracy.

Performed document, media and phone exploitation under extreme time

restraints in this 24x7 mission operation.

Provided mission-critical research, analysis, and reporting of actionable

intelligence, directly resulting in diminishing the threat's capabilities.

Analyzed financial records and "followed the money" from donors to

facilitators and recipients through banks, small businesses, etc. and

provided intelligence analysis support to Counter-Terrorism personnel.

Scanned, researched, and analyzed classified and open source materials.

Produced intelligence products that had immediate impact on targeting and

engagement of numerous threat locations in the Baghdad area of operation.

Provided subject matter expertise on issues such as culture, economics,

geopolitics, history, and languages for Baghdad US embassy and

intelligence community partners.

12/ 2011 - 12/ 2012 KS International LLC., Mclean, VA

Linguist/Analyst- Arabic U.S. Embassy Baghdad (DoS contract)

Same duties/location as with Mid Atlantic Professionals above; change of

contractor.

12/ 2007 - 12/ 2011 L-3 Communications, Reston, VA

Linguist/Analyst- Arabic & French Iraq (DoD contrat)

Provided operational linguist support to US Army including Special Forces

throughout Iraq under Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom and Security Threat

Reduction.

Interpreted during interviews, meetings, and conferences using strong

verbal and written American skills.

Performed document translations as they relate to different topics using

correct grammar, vocabulary and syntax.

Additionally was called upon to perform extra work related to idiomatic

translations/transcription of technical and non-technical materials as

well as graphic materials such as tables, graphs, charts, and handwritten

items in this 24x7 mission operation.

Listened, translated and analyzed Arabic recorded communications or live

telephone calls/decoded and translated email messages, cyber

communications, hidden and coded messages written in Arabic/ French and

reported key information according to approved rules.

Identified and developed SIGINT targets for further exploitation and

prosecution.

Guided a team of military members through real-time intelligence

collection during contingencies such as IED strikes and attacks on US and

Coalition Forces.

Produced real-time tactical Indications and Warnings (I&W) collection and

analysis of Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism information in direct

support of US military operations throughout Iraq.

Assisted with training the Iraqi National Army officers and soldiers and

Iraqi National Border Police through Military Integrated Transition Team

(MITT) in several US military training facilities.

Provided cultural advice on the local populace and the social political

and economic atmosphere and advised the supported commanders on the

cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations,

documents, etc.

04/ 2003 - 12/ 2007 McNeil Technologies Inc., Springfield, VA

Language Analyst- Arabic & French Qatar (DoD contract)

Provided translation and interpretation from Arabic into English or from

English into Arabic in both administrative environment and tactical

environment.

Interpreted and translated written and spoken communications.

Transcribed and analyzed verbal communications.

Performed document exploitation and multi-media material extracting

essential information while maintaining the integrity and meaning of the

material.

Researched, analyzed and prioritized foreign language documents to

identify key components meeting military information requirement list

criteria/provided input to Intel reports.

09/ 2002 - April 2003 University of

Baltimore

System/Network Administrator Baltimore, MD

Ensured that all hardware and system software are properly operated and

monitored in accordance with university's policies and procedures.

Executed hardware and software maintenance schedule in this 24x7 business

operation.

Implemented system backup and recovery strategy/reloaded functions when

required.

Edited and customized registry configuration/configured print spooling

application software.

Managed and maintained the NT/2000 file system, system users, accounts and

passwords, disk space usage, quotas, file placement and system log files.

Administered system level networking including: set-up and maintenance of

file sharing and replication, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS, and SNMP.

Troubleshoot, diagnosed, and solved system deficiencies and defects in an

Intranet and or client/server network including: hardware/peripheral,

operating system, configuration, security and performance.

Assisted users in defining issues and needs/established and communicated

standards for use in operations, security of network, personal computers,

and data.

EDUCATION

1997-2000, Towson University Towson, MD, USA

Master of Science in Information Technology Management-awarded in 2000

1986-1989, Sorbonne University Paris, France

Studies towards Master of Science in International

Relations/History-degree not completed; attended through third year before

immigrating to the US in 1989.

1982-1986, University Hassan II Casablanca, Morocco

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Arabic and French/ Human Sciences-awarded in

1986

1975-1982, Lycee Hassan II Benslimane,

Morocco

High School Diploma in Arabic and French Literature Major, Math and

Sciences Minor-

awarded in 1982

Education

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