Urdu / Hindi & Punjabi Linguist

Farhan Zubairi

Cell # 714-***-****

EMAIL: ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Desirous to be a part of progressive and continuous learning environment based on mutual benefits for organization as well as personal growth.

Profile:

Linguist and Analyst with native skills of Urdu & Punjabi.

I was born in Karachi, Pakistan & received all my formal education from Pakistan. I am a native Urdu linguist and also have a near-native proficiency in Western Punjabi. I will provide my language Translation and Transcription services in two major Pakistani languages (i.e. Urdu and Punjabi). I got the chance to travel all over the country (specially Punjab province) & I am fully aware about the different cultures in Pakistan.

Status in united states: A U.S Citizen.

SECURITY CLEARENCE: Active CI & Secret Security Clearances via Department of Defense.

Language Skills :

Excellent mastery of English, native speaker with Comprehensive fluency in Urdu and Punjabi. Have a perfect command on interpreting and translation in English from Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and vice versa.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

U.S Department of Defense, Qatar

Urdu and Hindi Screener Linguist--- Contractor -Vectrus, Mar. 2022 – Till Date

Responsibilities:

Provide translation expertise to screener and also provide transcriptions from foreign communications during interviews with OCNs.

Working as a Screener Linguist with screeners.

Observing unusual behavior of OCNs during interviews.

Provide input to other team members in the production of interviews.

U.S Department of Defense, Manama, Bahrain

Urdu and Hindi Interpreter--- Contractor - Global Linguist Solutions Nov. 2017– Mar. 2022

Responsibilities:

Provide operational linguist support for military / naval operations and interpret during interviews, meeting and conferences.

Transcribe and analyze verbal communications.

Interpreting Conversations between U.S Navy Personnel and Civilians in meetings.

Interpreting Conversations between U.S Navy Personnel and Civilians in missions.

To perform translations of documents, audio files, text messages, emails, and reported written documents as verbatim, gist's, verbal translations, reading as well as listening of threats and intelligence information.

Volunteer Work:

Volunteered for a British based NGO (Umeed) in Lahore, Pakistan. (1996-1997), and promoted youth activities/fundraising.

As a volunteer, provided my interpreting services & translated informative material from English to Urdu under the drug awareness programs in the ruler areas of Pakistan.

Translate people questions in English for said NGO staff.

Translated for a local Pakistani Church from Urdu to English and English to Urdu.

Technical Skills:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/00/XP

Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Career Details:

Global Linguist Solutions, (Virginia, USA) OCT. 2017 – March 2022

Urdu and Hindi Interpreter:

Interpreting Conversations between U.S Navy Personnel and Civilians in meetings.

Interpreting Conversations between U.S Navy Personnel and Civilians in missions.

Chase Lease Remarketing, (California, USA). Jan. 2011 – Sept. 2017

USED CAR BUYER:

Identify market potential. Buy used cars from private sellers.

Check cars for physical damage & paint work.

Price negotiation with sellers.

Alstyle Apparel, (California, USA). Jan. 2007 – Oct. 2010

Returns Clerk

Identify market potential.

Issuing return authorization forms to the customers.

Forecast and plan volumes.

Develop and deliver the company’s strategic goals and account plans for their major accounts in Southern California.

Prudently and efficiently, negotiate all trade deals with accounts.

Report activities that competition or account may be considering.

Analyzing sales and inventory patterns, evaluating current sales goals and trends, and providing the sales team with competitive analysis.

FRY’s Electronics. (USA) Oct. 2006 – Jan. 2007

Customer Service Rep.:

Accountable for ensuring all customer inquiries are dealt promptly and professionally.

Approve customer credits in accordance with ISO authority levels.

EDUCATION:

1995-1997 MBA in Marketing with GPA of 3.02

References provided upon request

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