Training School

Amin Sharif

**** *. **** ******, ************, IN 46222

Cell: 317-***-**** . . . Email: ********.***@*****.***

Objectives:

To obtain a full time position in human services, safety and security, management, interpretation & translation utilising my education, experience and linguistic abilities

Qualification highlights:

Recognized knowledge, skills and abilities to assist and empower challenging populations

Skillful oral and written communicator of culturally sensitive information

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Capable of working well under pressure and prioritizing assignments

Highly motivated and with high ethical standards

Enthusiastic, dedicated and dependable professional

Honest, compassionate and strong knowledge of world religions

Experience in legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and grassroots organising

Expertise in organisational development and meeting facilitation

Extensive experience in event coordination, public relations and community outreach

Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing and grant management

Strong commitment to social and economic justice

Ability to work well with a diversity of individuals and organisations

I am a net-worker, an organiser, a developer, a coalition builder, an able- administrator, team player, speaker, manager and a resourceful leader

Outgoing and results-driven with a solid team building and human resource skills rooted in integrity with a visionary approach

Work Experience:

10/2013 – Current: Cyracom International Inc, Translation & Interpretation Telephonic interpreter at Language-line, all 50-states. Freelance and independent contractor. Arabic and Somali Linguist (16 years’ experience)

05/2007 – 08/2011: Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Indianapolis, IN

Law Enforcement officer: duties and assignments as a Deputy Sheriff include but are not limited to:

Affected an arrest, forcibly if necessary. Subdued resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing defensive tactic maneuvers, or approved non-lethal weapons.

Pursued fleeing suspects on foot both day and night in an unfamiliar terrain. Used bodily force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate and/or rescue.

Performed searches of persons. Climbed over obstacles, through openings, jumped down from elevated surfaces. Jumped over obstacles, ditches and streams.

Crawled in confined areas to pursue, search, investigate and rescue. Conducted searches of buildings and large outdoor areas.

Performed tasks which require lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue or general patrol functions.

Prepared investigative and other reports, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.

Communicated effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

Communicated verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions and commands. Conducted visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.

Performed law enforcement patrol functions while working rotating shifts and unanticipated overtime.

Operated emergency vehicle during both day and night in pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits while exercising due care and caution, in exception to traffic control devices and in congested traffic, unsafe road conditions and environmental conditions.

Loaded, unloaded, aimed and fired handguns, shotguns, and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.

Conducted law enforcement investigations to include the following critical tasks: protect crime and traffic accident scenes, conduct interviews, record information, measure and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes, prepare detailed reports of investigative findings, seize and process evidence, present testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings.

Pulled over speeding vehicles and issued citations.

Performed a variety of public assistance activities. Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines.

10/2007--02/2012 School Resource Officer – Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, Indiana

1. Provided law enforcement and police services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school. Investigated allegations of criminal incidents per school policies and procedures. Enforced state and local laws and ordinances. Made appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies.

2. Worked to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. In addition, developed crime prevention and conducted security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities.

3. Established and maintained a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment. Assisted school officials with their efforts to enforce Board of Education policies and procedures. Ensured school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled dangerous substances or in such cases that, the student’s emotional state may present a risk to the administrator. Assisted school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security matters.

4. Be visible within the school community. Attended and participated in school functions. Build working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.

5. Worked with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary. Assisted in conflict resolution efforts.

7. Initiated interaction with students in extra-curricular activities and monitored classroom safety and general areas of the school building. Promoted the profession of police officer and be a positive role model. Increased the visibility and accessibility of police to the school community.

5/2002 – 3/2006:

Counselor, Rocky Mountain Survivors Center, Denver, Colorado.

Non-Governmental Organization devoted to assisting survivors of torture and

Victims of war trauma; funded by the UNTED NATIONS and Office of Refugee

Resettlement, department of health and human services of the U.S

Provided broad services of case management to refugees and asylum seekers of diverse cultural and language background in a center for survivors of torture

Helped clients access and utilize resources effectively and how to cope with adjustments to life in the U.S; and gain independence to navigate on their own challenging social and cultural systems

Assessed organizational ability and fit with mission on client requests and refer to other agencies, as appropriate

Contributed to multidisciplinary (mental health, health care, legal and social service) evaluation and service plan for each client

Developed assessment and discharge criteria and reporting for all clients

Provided training and orientation to other organizations that have contact with the same population concerning service needs and approaches

Provided outreach to expatriate community organizations concerning offerings of community based services or making appropriate referrals

Provided emergency shelter for newly arrived refugees and families that find themselves homeless. Coordinated services with school liaison that work with homeless students to ensure educational stability

Taught practical parenting skills to parents from Africa and the Middle East while comparing and contrasting the host culture respectively

Provided emotional, physical and psychological support through stress and trauma management techniques

5/2000 - 4/2002: Senior consultant/ development director

East African Communities of greater Seattle – King County, WA

Conducted community and tenant-organizing campaign in low-income neighbourhoods

Developed empowerment-driven coalition that forested local leadership and spearheaded neighbourhood safety initiatives

Coordinated faith-based outreach campaign; initiated speakers bureau; wrote and disseminated public education materials; contributed to political advocacy efforts

Spearheaded political advocacy activities; wrote and disseminated policy papers; tracked State and Federal legislation

Guided board of directors in creating and sustaining a viable, motivating vision

Identified and pursued resource development opportunities, developed strong relationships with private and corporate foundations

Training recommendations and sharing of best practices-actively participated in providing documentation, case management, and project set up training

Presentations for research committee, board, and community partners

Provided technical assistance and administer a mini-grant program to support local communities in developing & expanding community establishments

Fostered relationships with key health and social service providers, elected government officials & community members in strategic areas of Seattle, WA

01/1999 – 4/2000: Para-legal, and bilingual administrator

Ari Wietz-Handler Immigration law Firm, Denver, CO

Assisted attorneys in the delivery of legal services; investigated facts and case law to determine causes of action

Filed pleadings with court clerk, prepared affidavits and maintained document file, delivered subpoena to witnesses and opposing parties

Coordinated activities for the law office and prepared office accounts

Provided document translation and proofreading, interpreted attorney-client sessions, co-prepared clients for interviews, hearings and court proceedings

Researched and analyzed law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and treaties, constitutions and legal codes

Prepared legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings and or appeals

Assisted an immigration attorney with Para-legal work pertaining to asylum seekers and refugees

Developed greater knowledge of immigration benefits and procedures

12/1999 – Current: Freelance interpreter and translator

Somali and Arabic Languages in all levels of court systems (municipal, city, county, district and federal courts including depositions)

Interpreted more than 33 affirmative asylum interviews at the Department of Homeland Security (formerly known as the INS)

Interpreted adjudication hearings for detained aliens (Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation)

Translation of commercial and literary materials for translation agencies and private clients, including editing, and proofreading of legal documents

Specialized areas: Medical; Legal; Business; Marketing; Correspondence; Academic; Government and Non-governmental agencies

12/1999 – 12/2000: Executive director: East African Community Center, Denver, Colorado, USA

Established a 501(c)(3) for the East African Communities in Denver, CO

Implemented agency goals and sustainability plan to full fill the mission

Supervised nine staff members and six volunteers and provided regular evaluation and general guidance

Ensured proper documentation of client files, case list and other resources as appropriate; provided guidance to other staff working on cases

Maintained collaborations and networking with other agencies serving refugees and immigrants

Bridged cultural barriers between East African community and the mainstream society; provided direct and compassionate support to community members

Conducted needs assessments, awareness and prevention of domestic violence

Provided immigration assistance and community training programs

Strengthened the community’s resources

Assisted East African asylum applicants; with interpretation and translation services and provided expert testimony concerning home country conditions and tribal affiliations

Led a team based program that placed over 150 young adults in long term community projects across Colorado State

Implemented recruitment events, weekly training seminars and retreats including all program budget and administration

Directed public relations and donor outreach program, served as liaison to local media

Education:

8/2007 Diploma in Law Enforcement, Marion County Sheriff’s/Police Academy

Emphases: Criminal Justice, criminology and crime scene

5/2006 Master’s Degree (MA) in Human Services, Honors in peace studies

and conflict transformation, University of Denver, CO / ITU

5/2002 Bachelor’s in History, minor in Linguistics. University of Syracuse, NY

8/1999 Higher National Diploma (HND) in International Economics and Population

Studies. Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Trainings:

Police Academics: encompasses arrest and booking procedures, preliminary investigation techniques, radio and communications, report writing, traffic investigation and traffic enforcement.

Driving: includes the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, which covers defensive driving pursuit policy and safe vehicle handling.

Firearms Training: includes weapon care and safety, tactical manipulation with the firearm and shotgun, and chemical agents handling.

Human Relations: includes cultural sensitivity training, sexual harassment issues, media communications, hate crimes, missing persons and domestic violence.

Law: covers search and seizure, evidence, laws and arrest, crimes against persons and property, sex crimes, crimes against children and other general criminal statues, falling under Indiana Penal Code, City and County codes, welfare and institutions code, and Federal Laws.

Physical Training: builds strength and endurance through physical conditioning while promoting a positive attitude towards a fitness lifestyle. It also encompasses training in physical arrest techniques, controls, and weapons defense.

Tactics: covers patrol techniques and procedures; crimes in progress, building searches, vehicle stops, use of deadly force, and shooting policy.

Specific Training: includes advanced tactical training, mobile field force tactics, patrol ride-along, mobile digital computer (in-car computer) training, alcohol abuse, administration of discipline, cultural diversity, K-9 operations, air support operations, bomb squad, community policing and problem solving, Spanish language basics, civil liabilities and sexual harassment training.

10/2006 12-Hour, OC & Baton certified. New Whiteland Police Department –

By firearms instructor Joe Ryerson, Indianapolis, IN

09/2006 Qualified Glock-Armed Officer (Covenant Homeland Security) by

Carmel Police Department – Firearms Instructor

June 06 16-hour, Ongoing training required by IPC International Corporation;

Adult First Aid and Adult/Child CPR with Mask. American Heart

Association, Indianapolis, IN

August 2004 40-hour, Court interpreter training for languages other than Spanish;

Colorado non-language specific court interpreter course, contents:-

Ethics, Terminology and References, Interpreting tips, diagnostics.

Metro State College of Denver, CO. Association of Prof. Interpreters

Summer 03 40-hour, Domestic Violence Training, Colorado Coalition Against

Domestic Violence, New Worker Institute, Summit County, CO

Spring 03 30-hour, Legal issues and Social justice, The Center for Victims of

Torture, Legal and Social Service Providers Institute, Minneapolis, MN

Fall 2002 40-Hour, HIV/AIDS basic community education, American Red Cross

Denver, CO

Spring 02 24-contact hours, enhanced case management techniques,

Florida Center for Survivors of Torture, St. Petersburg, FL

January 99 80-hour professional training “bridging the gap” for medical interpreters

Course contents: interpreting skills, health care, culture and its impact

on interpreting, communication skills and advocacy, Prof. Development

Conferences and presentations:

Guest Speaker:

Human rights awareness day, Friday December 9, 2005 Denver, CO. USA

Topics: exploring what the UN actually DOES for human rights through

Teams in the field, rather than its policy pronouncements or the debates

Surrounding the commission on human rights/council on human rights.

Community College of Aurora and Cherry Creek high school, Denver, CO

Visiting Lecturer:

University of Denver, School of Professional Psychology, Multicultural class

Topics: Traditional Islamic Healing Vs Western Psychology, cultural approach,

Philosophy of healing, mind, body and soul connections, and faith based

Dr. Kay Stevenson class, 11/4/2005

Presenter:

“Connectas” human rights organization in San Paulo, Brazil. 10/2005 Topics:

Improving access to justice, promoting human rights networks, strengthening

human rights education and improving human rights coverage in the media.

Lecturer:

Conflict resolution and mediation workshop for the East African Community

Denver, CO. USA. Hosted by the Colorado African Organization.

Held at Hampton Inn and Suits, Glendale, CO. on July 16, 2005

Topics: Anger management and conflict resolution strategies.

Consultant:

Ford Foundation Brazil. Co-designed process for establishment of Brazil Fund for Human Rights and co-secured $1.2 million endowment commitment from the Ford Foundation and 1 million commitment from the Avina Foundation. October 2004, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lecturer:

Presented in six States (4/03, 7/03, 4/04, 9/04, 4/05) Topics include:

Prevention of domestic violence and abuses against woman and children.

The goal was to engage religious leaders in the task of ending abuse and to

serve as a bridge between religious and secular communities

Presenter:

City of Tukwila, Seattle Washington and Refugee Women’s Alliance

4/2003. Topics included:

Understanding cultural and religious issues for Muslim families

Immigrant and refugee status in the context of domestic violence

Maintaining healthy families and learning how to recognize and prevent family problems

Learning about the legal response to family violence and the rights of women in the Islamic faith

Advisor:

Developed and maintained good relationship with Denver area congressional counsel from the Democratic Party. Consulted on a regular basis on issues from those of East Africa, such as Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan.

Also, this includes invitations at the US “House of representative”. On the same token commented on Congressional Research Service Reports on Foreign Policy and Regional Affairs. 2002-2005, Washington D.C

Attendee:

European Union conference on AU with respect to three key policy priorities:

1- Peace and security. 2- Human rights and democracy 3- Economic integration. March 2004 in Brussels

Panelist:

Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), Washington DC

5/2002, topics included:

African refugees post 9/11

The plight of refugees in a changing world, the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons

American foreign policy towards refugees since 911, and advocacy strategies for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons

Panelist:

Fifth annual fair housing conference held in Denver, Colorado April/2001

Sponsored by Metro-Denver Fair Housing Center in part by a grant from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing Initiative Program

Agenda:

Fair housing issues for the Limited English residents

Immigrants and fair housing, nondiscrimination federally housing program

Current Affiliations:

2006 - Current Refugee Resource and Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN

2000 – Current Prevention of family violence and domestic abuse task force

Social justice committee, Colorado African Organization

2003 – Current Colorado Association of Professional Interpreters

2002 – Current Colorado Refugee Network Council

2005 – Current Center for Int’l Peace, Security and Human Rights Education

Publications:

Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) torturous cultural habits or religious obligation?

Democracy and Rights of Women

Polygamy in faith based

Women in Africa “I, a Simple Woman”

The Impostor (there are pretenders among us) Islam in America…….in progress

Languages, skills and interests:

Multilingual, fluent in Arabic, English, and Somali

Typing speed 65 words per minute, 99% accuracy

Proficient in WordPerfect, Microsoft word, windows, excel, PowerPoint, internet and computer hardware

Interested in interfaith dialogue, multiculturalism, and multi-racial societies

Enjoys writing term papers on African politics, governance, economics, population, leadership and human rights related articles

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