Khalid Sulaiman Haider email ***********@****.***
**** *** ****** *********** ** 26101 #304-***-****
Objective
To use my expertise in language, both English, Arabic, and Kurdish /Iraqi, in translating others as a foreign language linguist.
Language Skills
Fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, and English both orally and written word including spelling and grammar.
Leadership Skills
Consistently relied upon as a subject matter expert in Arabic and Kurdish culture by US Army leadership while in Iraq.
Participated in over 5 years of combat with US Army forces, to include the battle of Tal Afar.
Assisted US Army in running the JSOC (Joint Security Operations and Command), which coordinated the leadership of both US and Iraqi Army units in Nineveh Province.
My local knowledge and language expertise helped me to save an entire US Army platoon of 31 soldiers.
My skills in leading interrogations with platoon leaders directly resulted in the capture of over 200 insurgents.
Worked as Iraqi border police from 2004-2005, status was private, gunning for the colonel, guarding, and patrols along Syrian and Iraqi borders.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Typing speed of 40 WPM
Experienced and successful with internet research and navigation
Work History
Translator, Coalition Forces, Political Advisor February 10, 2005-June 24, 2010
• Titian Communications
• L3 Communications Middle East Operations Branch
• Global Language Solutions Middle East Operations Branch
Iraqi Border Police 2004-February 10, 2005 Guarding, gunning for the colonel, PSD for the general, doing mission and ambush along with Syrian borders.
Awards/Accommodations
Received 10 written recommendations from over 5 years of service with the US Army, a number unparalleled by any of my peers.
Received from 1/3rd ACR, 2/3rd ACR, i/9 CAV, 3/4th CAV, CAV, mustang team, easy rider team, IPLO, 3rd squadron 7th CAV. for my actions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
References
Jeffrey A. Rothermel, Major, Air Defense Commanding 319-***-****
Arlie F. Rogers, Sergeant Major, US Army 720-***-****
Gene M. Yoho, Retired 304-***-****