Tamim Kohistani
( 630-***-**** ( ***********@*******.*** ( 6605 Comet Circle Apt# 302,
Springfield, VA 22150
( Summary of Qualification (
. Currently possess an active Secret security clearance granted by
Department of Defense.
. Multilingual: Native speaker and proficiently fluent in Pashto, Dari,
Tajik and Farsi languages. Fluent in English language and Urdu.
. Experience in Afghan culture special advising activities in support of
U.S. Army Intelligence.
. Possess expertise in Pashto and Dari cultures.
. Possess highly developed interpersonal skills.
. Able to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Linguist/Translator/Interpreter/ Cultural Advisor /Political Advisor
Mission Essential Personnel- Afghanistan (Dari/Pashto)
October 2008- December 2012
USFOR-A TF2010, Translation of contract forms, contract policies and
identification of contracted personnel documents, such as identification
cards and passports. Meeting with Afghan government officials and making
phone calls to set up appointments, conferences, culturally advising senior
officers on sensitive issues and materials, providing feedback to Intel
analysts and officers after conferences.
Human Connection Team (HCT) responsible for meetings with sources, security
missions, cultural advising, Security meetings.
Operated with U.S. Army, Law Enforcement Professionals (LEP), translating
phone conversations (ROCC) and Low Level Voice Intercept (LLVI).
Advise the Atmospherics Manager of Afghan cultural facets to enhance the
decision making process of operations.
Interpret written and verbal communication. Transcribe and analyze
communications.
Perform document exploitation.
Interpreted letters, memoranda, and files from Pashto/Dari to English, and
vice-versa.
Provided support to U.S. Army Intelligence objectives by interpreting
languages, and advising on Afghan culture, tradition, and ethnicity.
Senior Sales Associate
September 2007 - October 2008
TCF BANK
127 East Ogden Avenue. Naperville, IL 60563
PH: 630-***-**** FAX 630-***-****
Customer Service
Opening checking and saving accounts.
Meeting the monthly sales/selling company's products.
Issuing cashier's checks and money orders.
Solving and answering customer issues regarding their accounts.
Answering phone calls and emails
Skills
General computer knowledge
Microsoft Packages
Networking (Cisco certified)
Graphic Designing
40-45 per/minute typing skill
Sales skills
Customer Service
Non-Profit Volunteer Work in Support of US Objectives in Afghanistan:
Various Organizations ( United States and Afghanistan
Volunteer services in document processing with Afghan communities in
Afghanistan.
Interpretation and translation of medical and financial documents.
Participated in several conferences for raising awareness of women's rights
in Afghanistan
Actively involved with organizations which focused on improving education of
children in Afghanistan.
Teaching classes to US Army officers regarding cultural sensitivity and green
on blue attacks.
EDUCATION
College of DuPage
August 2004- May 2008
Glen Ellyn, IL
. Associates Degree in Arts (Major in Business and Economics)
Kabul Education Center, Islamabad Pakistan
January 1994- Feb 2001
. High School Diploma
References available upon request