MELISSA IBRAHIM

***** ***** **. • Shelby TWP, Michigan 48315 • f53rh7@r.postjobfree.com • 586-***-****

ARAB LINGUIST

Experienced and skilled Arabic linguist, providing accurate, timely translations from individual interviews as well as written and audio materials. Deliver rapid language Arabic to support a full range of government and contracting services. Conversions maintaining strong precise in English and Arabic.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Results-oriented team player, partnering with all hierarchical levels to meet time-sensitive translation and transcription requirements.

• Effective analyst, with ability to extract, translate and report vital information from large quantities of written materials.

• Articulate communicator, with experience interacting in complex situations with senior officials and dignitaries as well as high-level military and government personnel.

• Demonstrated leadership talents along with solid problem-solving, training and coaching skills.

• Superb English and Arabic language capabilities across grammar, spelling, vocabulary and idioms.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US MILITARY – FOB Kalsu , FOB Falcon , Camp Liberty, Iraq December/2007 to October/2011

Linguist, Category III, May/2009-October/2011

Linguist, Category II, December / 2007-May/ 2009

Interact with variety of individuals to provide accurate, in-person Arabic-to-English translations, including interface between senior military officers and senior Iraqi officials and dignitaries. Translate and interpret highly classified documents and translate / transcribe audio materials, using English alphabet and Arabic script as appropriate, including interviews and recorded information. Develop, compile, and provide reports for variety of purposes and distil translations into accurate written summaries, extracts and briefs as well as verbatim translations. Participate in administrative functions, including typing and editing information and documents; organize and manage time and resources; effectively resolve problems within job scope. Key Contributions:

• Selected as key participant on multiple task forces and special projects to further organization's objectives.

• Chosen to serve as translator for US Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations projects, translating vital tools into Arabic to persuade targets to take action favorable to US goals.

• Effectively adapted to rapidly changing circumstances and environments while providing high-quality linguistic services.

• Gained outstanding experience interfacing with multiple clients and commands.

CREDENTIALS

Diploma, 2009, Jefferson High School, Nogales, AZ 85622

Language Skills

Arabic: fluent speaking, reading, writing (native tongue)

English: fluent speaking, high-proficiency reading / writing

Chaldean: speaking

Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI with CI poly.

Software: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

US Citizen: Naturalized March 26, 2007