Training Microsoft Office
Resume:
JOSEPH M ELIAN
Troy, MI *****
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional and highly motivated leader with more than 10 years of experience in personnel management and 6 years experience in translation/interpretation practices. Proven experience translating large quantities of documents, providing accurate and timely interpretation, and developing and leading teams. Areas of Expertise include:
Proficient in Arabic: MSA, Levantine, Iraqi
Verbal & Document Translation
Microsoft Office Programs
Interpersonal Skills
Leader Development
Detail Orientated
Supervision
Interpreting
Human Resources Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Linguist Staff Sergeant 2009 - Present
United States Army- Fort Irwin, CA
Advised and trained deploying units on Arabic language skills and cultural aspects in Iraq and the middle east during monthly pre-deployment training rotations at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin
Created and conducted language based training classes and presentations in Arabic and English for more than 80 linguists
Deployed to Iraq as the primary linguist trainer for Iraqi Commandos while working with 5th Special Forces Group
Translated over 400 documents that were of a secret level classification
Conducted battle focused training for 30 Kuwaiti Commandos during a Joint Training Exercise in Kuwait
Prepared evaluations of subordinates for career development, and also official awards and memorandums
Handler
Fedex – Kent County International Airport, MI 2006 - 2009
Operated loader, tug and forklift in loading and off-loading airplanes with shipping parcels
General Manager 2000 - 2006
Exxon Mobil - Caledonia, MI
Supervised 35 employees across 5 different gas station locations
Managed and directly responsible for banking transactions and audited monthly payrolls in excess of $50,000 for 35 plus personnel
Responsible for training, hiring and terminating personnel within the organization
EDUCATION
Diploma, Land Survey, Dekwaneh Technical Institute in Beirut Lebanon, 1988
BS, Criminal Justice – Counter Terrorism, American Military University, 2015
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
Trained and certified in the Army Advanced Individual Training – Interpreter/Translator, Warrior Leaders Course, Scientific Content Analysis Course, Armorer Course and Advanced Leaders Course
Army Commendation Medal (x2), Army Achievement Medal (x5), Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal, Army Overseas Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DoD Top Secret-SCI Clearance; Certified as Urinanalysis tester and handler (Unit Prevention Leader); Defense Language Institute tested and proficient in Arabic: MSA (3/3 DLPT), Levantine (3 OPI), Iraqi (3/3 DLPT), and French (2/1+ DLPT)
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