PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY As a leader and instructor, with over 15 years of expertise, I have trained and led a staff of 100+ internal and external personnel on linguist operations and cultural advising in support of the United States federal government. Aside from my leadership, I am experienced in assisting with intelligence analysis and summarizing reports to achieve and sustain a safe environment. In my spare time I enjoy soccer, swimming, and coaching sports.

SKILLS Administration Management, Cultural Advising, Social Media Analysis, Regional Subject Matter

Expert – Iraq, Communications, Consulting, Foreign Relations, Government, Security, Counterterrorism, Intelligence, Special Operations, Simultaneous Interpretation, Written Translation, Linguistics proficiency in Arabic and English, Microsoft Suite, Supervision, Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Data Management, Adaptable in High Risk/High Threat Environments, CompTIA

SECURITY CLEARANCE Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information

EDUCATION Southern New Hampshire University Graduated 2018

Master of Science in Sport Management, GPA 4.0

Graduate Certificate in Athletic Administration

Northeastern University of Illinois Graduated 2013

Master of Science in Exercise Science

University of Baghdad – Iraq Graduated 2002

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

CompTIA Security+ Certification, 2023

Certificate in Intelligence Interrogation Methods, Kuwait National Guard, 2020

Certificate in Foreign Language Consultant, National Language Services Company, 2017

EXPERIENCE Cultural Advisor/Security Liaison 2021 – Present

Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. - SSI, Baghdad, Iraq

Monitoring and analyzing social media websites while reporting to the Regional Security Office (RSO) and to the United States Embassy Baghdad

Coordinate and facilitate meeting between the RSO and Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) Commanders

Develop systems integrations and process automation

Support, administer, and maintain Department of State ServiceNow applications

Linguist/Intelligence Analyst/Instructor 2017 – 2021

ABM Corporation, Iraq & Kuwait

Provided linguist support, enabling host nation liaison functions

Helped conduct investigations regarding suspected incident of external and internal terrorism threats to property and personnel

Taught interrogation methods to the Kuwait National Guard, effectively enhancing their national security

Supported the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) to conduct interrogations regarding fraud, drug, terrorism, and employment processes

Foreign Language Instructor 2015 – 2017

FIAT Lux, Monterey, California

Worked as an Arabic – English Instructor at the Department Language Institute (DLI) Foreign Language Center

Provided translation, interpretation, and language consulting services to the DoD, DoJ, DoS, USCIS, FBI, CIA, and OSI personnel

Performed depositions under oath in the presence of a judicial official, in addition to performing interpretation over the phone and in-person for the Orange County Superior Court

Linguist/Legal Assistant 2010 – 2012

Law Office of Gorman, Chicago, Illinois

Translated transcripts of client interviews for attorneys in cases concerning Guantanamo Bay detainees

Conducted telephonic interpretation for attorneys to facilitate communication with clients and witnesses

Assisted in completing court filings to include discovery motions and legal briefs

Navigated complex processes to file documents with federal and state courts

Provided administrative assistance in filing, answering phones, and logging information

Scheduled meetings for lawyers and maintained the office calendar

Supervisor/Assistant Manager/Transition Area Manager 2009 – 2017

ABM Corporation, Chicago, Illinois

Ensured all safety and security procedures were followed and coordinated with management staff

Conducted office management and administrative duties

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