M. Taher Ahmady
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612-***-**** *****.******@*****.***
Objective
A position in security management, security operations, project management or team leadership. Summary
Experienced security process, systems and operations professional
Translator for the US Military
Degreed Construction engineer
Able to manage high risk and critical security situations effectively
Strong client solutions, project and organizational skills
Fluent in Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu and English
US Permanent resident; granted SQ1 visa due to service to US Military; Green card obtained Experience
Regions Hospital St Paul, MN
Department of Safety and Security, Security Officer Oct 27th – Current Donatelle, Minneapolis, MN
Contract Manufacturing worker August 2017 – Oct 2017
•Contract manufacturing position at Donatelle, a medical device manufacturing firm. Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
Temporary/Seasonal store support – Target, Coon Rapids MN May – August 2017
• Temporary position as store support for Coon Rapids, MN store. Trained in and work in multiple areas of store operations, including sales support, stocking, inventory and customer service. Kabul, Afghanistan
Mission Essential Military Personnel (US Military) 2016-2017 and Interpreter/Translator 2007-2010
• Translated official documents and paperwork for US Military.
• Coordinated meetings with Afghanistan military officials.
• Interpreter for US Military and Afghanistan military officers during meetings.
• From 2007-2010 worked for Mission Essential Military Personnel serving the US Army. Olive Group Security Company
Operations Room Officer 2010-2016
• Controlled the overall company security through Track 24 system, satellites, security cameras including entrants and exits.
• Arranged vehicles for expatriates along with destination plans and gaining mission approval.
• Created and provided detailed reporting the overall activity of operations to management.
• Clients were US civilians, non-military officials. Over 400 clients served. United Nations Office for Project Services
Security Team Leader – 2005-2007
• For the first parliamentary elections in over 30 years, established and implemented security equipment requirements for provincial offices.
• Managed and controlled the security staff and track vehicle drivers.
• Secured and managed and areas for vote counting. Save the Children
Project Manager – 2003-2005
• Managed project preparing at-risk youth for hotel and food service employment.
• Lead trainer for the program (job skills and English) and liaison with families of the participating youth.
• Job development with hotels and food service establishments, working with youth to obtain employment. Education/Training
• Bachelor of Science – Construction Engineering
Afghan Institute of Technology, Kabul, Afghanistan. Graduated 2016
• Computer & English Skills (2 year course)
International Rescue Committee, Kabul, Afghanistan. The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization operating in over 40 countries.
• Internet & Computer Training Program
Khedmat Training Center, Kabul Afghanistan
• Advanced English Language Program
Hewad English Language Center, Kabul, Afghanistan
• High School Diploma
Ghulam Haidar Khan High School, Kabul, Afghanistan Languages
Fluent in Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu and English
Residency
US Permanent resident with Green Card. Special qualified (SQ1) visa due to service to the United States Military