ARIF M. KHAN

**** ****** ****** **. ** Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone:Cell: 505-***-****

Email: ad1rdw@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position using my region specific multiple language proficiency (Pashto, and Urdu), knowledge and understanding of the Afghan and Pakistani customs and culture to assist in verbal communications and written translations, as well as cross-cultural interactions.

Education

• Central New Mexico Community College 2001

• Studied Pashto and Urdu as the principal medium of communication in Middle School and High School in Pakistan

• High School/Pre-Med Junior College, Peshawar, Pakistan: 1975

• Completed Specialized Pashto Academy Program for Translation and Interpretation

(Dual Credit Program in Pashto & Urdu) - Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar, Pakistan: 1976

Experience

1. Working with UNMH as Patient care technique and linguist ( Aug 2019 till now

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I1. Linguist/Interpreter, Mission Essential Personnel ( May 2018 to December 2018)

• Act as CAT II Pashto .linguist, working confidentially with CI and ROCK

• Direct mission support with the U.S. Army, 12 hours shifts 7 days/week II1 Interpreter and Cultural Broker, Refugee Well-being Project (2014 to 2016)

• Act as interpreter for the research interviews between English speaking research assistants and refugees recently arrived from Afghanistan.

• Provided Pashto translations for the computer assisted interview questions.

• Aid the communication of the refugees from Afghanistan with student-advocates of the University of New Mexico through interpretation and cultural knowledge sharing. Page 1 : Dated 10/18/2021

ARIF M. KHAN

8332 Wilson Hurley Ct. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone:Cell: 505-***-****

Email: ad1rdw@r.postjobfree.com

III Certified Nursing Technician, Lovelace Hospital (2014 to 2018)

• Provide direct patient care procedures and tasks by obtaining and reviewing patient histories, recording patient vital signs, preparing charts and assist medical personnel with medical examinations.

• Inventory and account for adequate stock of medicines and medical supplies.

• Advise patients with specific medical issues within pre-established parameters.

• Maintain patient confidentiality, ensure work safety by rigorously follow environmental and infection control methods.

IV. Linguist/Interpreter, Mission Essential Personnel (November 2008 to May 2010, estimated 55 hours per week):

• Completed Special Forces training at Department of Defense facilities in Baltimore, Maryland and Fort Benning, GA.

• Started work in Afghanistan on April 9, 2009 at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan.

• Successfully completed a Category II interpreter/linguist assignment with the US Department of Defense Special Forces in Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan. Based upon my performance requested by Special Forces to perform the work of a Category III interpreter/linguist.

• Provided total support to the Special Forces’ unconventional war clinic, working with the Medic And doctors, Direct patient care procedures, reviewed patient history, records, Patient vital sings, wounds care, help with surgeries, women health care, who did not wanted to be seen by male doctors or medic ( behind the curtain s they would tell me what to do with expecting mothers to exam ) help with medical examinations which include local population who came to our clinic and inside the base our own arm forces who needed a medical attention. Advice Patients with specific medical issues with in pre-established parameters. Page 2 : Dated 10/18/2021

ARIF M. KHAN

8332 Wilson Hurley Ct. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone:Cell: 505-***-****

Email: ad1rdw@r.postjobfree.com

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• the local women’s shura.

• Used linguistic skills in Dari, Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu and my knowledge/ understanding of the culture in Afghanistan for the benefit of the Special Forces operations in Afghanistan. Utilized my experience and knowledge to work in close cooperation with the Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, Afghan National Security Guard (ASG) and the local population. Volunteered to set up a school, was sole instructor for the children at the school and taught English and Pashto. Used all available personal time to teach and mentor the children and helped the local population with family health care and hygiene issues. V. Linguist/Interpreter, State of New Mexico Second Judicial Court, (June 2003 to November 2008, estimated 35 hours per week)

• Voluntarily provided interpretation services from 1996-2003 before officially being hired.

• Provided faithful, unbiased and confidential Pashto, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu interpretation services for court hearings.

• Adhered to a professional code of ethics to ensure due process of law. VI. Certified Nursing Technician, University of New Mexico Hospital, (February 2004 to October 2008, 40 hours per week)

• Completed direct patient care procedures and tasks. Obtained and reviewed patient histories, recorded patient vital signs, prepared charts and assisted nurses and medical examiners with medical examinations. Checked for and ensured adequate supply of medicines and medical supplies. Ensured proper patient care by obtaining factual information from patients and their families. Advised patients with specific medical issues within pre-established parameters. Ensured patient confidentiality, ensured Page 3 : Dated 10/18/2021

ARIF M. KHAN

8332 Wilson Hurley Ct. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone:Cell: 505-***-****

Email: ad1rdw@r.postjobfree.com

work safety and rigorously followed environmental and infection control methods. Interviewed patients and patient’s families for background information that could help with improving patient care.

VII. Linguist/Interpreter, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, (June 2005 – November 2008, estimated 35 hours per week)

• Voluntarily provided interpretation services from 1996-2005 before officially being hired

• Provided faithful, unbiased and confidential Pashto, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu interpretation services for court hearings

• Adhered to a professional code of ethics to ensure due process of law Volunteer Experience:

• Provided translation and interpretation services to the State of California for the settlement and transition of Pashto, Dari, Urdu, Punjabi speaking refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Also provided translation and interpretation services to various hospitals and schools in the area of Freemont, CA. On call from 1987-1989

• Provided translation and interpretation services to various hospitals and schools for Pashto, Dari, Urdu, and Punjabi speaking refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan in the area of Houston, TX. On call from 1980-81 and again from 1984-1987. Certifications, Awards and Other Experience:

• Appreciation and Longevity Award from Mission Essential Personnel for exceptional performance and dedication to Mission Essential Personnel for the past year as acknowledgment of selfless service. November 2009

• Certification of recognition for work as Nurse in Afghanistan by the Coalition Forces. Page 4 : Dated 10/18/2021

ARIF M. KHAN

8332 Wilson Hurley Ct. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone:Cell: 505-***-****

Email: ad1rdw@r.postjobfree.com

May 2009

• Certified Pashto Interpreter for the official Pashto language as recognized by the Pashto Academy at the University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1975

• Completed Linguist Training Course conducted at the Baltimore PDPC in November 2008

• Completed superior Pashto with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages through the University of New Mexico Hospital and worked as interpreter for UNM Hospital patients who spoke Pashto, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi

• Fluent in Reading, Writing and Speaking, Pashto. (Functionally Native Proficiency)

• Understand the different dialects of Pashto language as spoken in the former Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan and the various Pashto speaking regions of Afghanistan.

• Understand Dari (Passed written and oral test with Mission Essential in Pushto,URDU and Dari)

• Completed 40 hour Adult Education Program through the Department of Adult & Developmental Education at the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute. April 1997

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