Quality Assurance High School

Andy Berzinji

**** ******* ******, ***. *** . Herndon . VA 20170

714-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Objective: Seek an employment position with a professional organization where my skills and abilities would serve as asset and the bases for further advancement.

Government

Clearance: Hold an active Top-Secret Clearance granted September 08, 2010 and final Secret Clearance granted January 31, 2007.

Experience: Torres Advanced Enterprise Baghdad, Iraq

SME – Governance Advisor/Linguist 2009 – 2010

(TS Clearance)

Through my role as a governance advisor with linguistic capabilities in support of the Department of State, Political Section, the Office of Constitutional and Legislative Affairs (CLA), my responsibilities included supporting legislative strengthening and institutional development programs. Oversaw a capacity building, 1.6 million dollars, project provided to the Council of Ministers General Secretariat, which enhanced the technical capabilities of this central Iraqi Government Institution. Moreover, I was actively involved in regional and international conferences and workshops provided to key Iraqi Government Institutions and legal staff; including legislative drafting and institution development. Interpret for senior level officials and Ambassadors – including complex legal translations. Furthermore, I provided political, historical and cultural advice to senior staff as per CLA’s mandate. During my tenure with CLA, I have had the opportunity to engage with numerous central Iraqi Government institutions including the Iraqi Parliament, the Presidency Council, and State Consultative Council; it is most rewarding and fulfilling to have been part of the rebuilding process, and supporting the United States mission in Iraq.

ManTech International Corporation Falls Church, VA

Linguist – Arabic (TS Clearance) 2007 - 2009

Provide Document Exploitation Quality Control, Training and Translation of products between Arabic and English languages at the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) in support of the United States government agencies. Train new linguists on standard operating procedures including transliteration, and provide quarterly refresher-training for existing linguists. Review screened documents, gist of essential elements of information and fully translated document for quality assurance and in order to provide final outputs in standard formats. Document sources include hardcopy, electronic and multimedia products. The final translation is highly visible and accessible by numerous government agencies.

L-3 Communications/Titan Corporation Fallujah, Iraq

Linguist – Arabic (Secret Clearance) 2006 - 2007

Supported The United States Marine Corps, Regiment Commander and headquarters center of command in order to carryout ground missions, leadership engagement with local Iraqi Police Chief, Iraqi Army-Brigade Commander and local tribal Sheikhs through verbal and written translations. Moreover, as a native Iraqi I contributed to enhancing cultural awareness of local tradition, thus facilitating effective dialogue and successful attainment of mission driven goals. Written projects included translations of both English and Arabic handbills, posters, and orders of critical military missions. Further, interpreting which included interaction with local citizens, commanders meetings, and audio recordings. Furthermore, I participated in missions targeting specific wanted terrorists in various areas inside and surrounding the district of Fallujah, Iraq.

Stardling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth Newport Beach, CA

Office Services Supervisor 1999 – 2005

Managed at this prestigious law firm of over one hundred attorneys, responsibilities included: Daily supervision of employees and operations of the document production center, facsimile center, shipping and receiving center; Vendor relations involving contracts and supplies cost negotiations; Facilitating equipment maintenance; Approving of staff timesheets; Training and development of staff; Recapture of non-billable costs; Safety team co-captain.

Postal Zone, Incorporated Yorba Linda, CA

Owner/CEO 2002 - 2007

As a part owner and CEO of PZI, retail location which provides essential community services including shipping, mailbox rental, printing, photocopying among other community services, my responsibilities included: overall supervision of operations providing guidelines and establishing procedures; accounting to include cash flow-payroll-management and business taxes via Quick Books software; and, business development and marketing in this highly competitive marketplace. PZI was sold as a business in 2007.

IKON Office Solutions Los Angeles, CA

Site Supervisor 1995 - 1999

Supervised the duplication, facsimile and mail centers at various law firms during my tenure with IKON Management Services, an IKON division, as my responsibilities included: management of the daily operation in terms of delegating projects for timely completion, overseeing prompt distribution of received facsimiles and sending of outgoing ones, sorting and delivering of received US mail and processing of outgoing mail, management of available supplies necessary to providing continuous and efficient support to the client-the law firms, approving of staff timesheets, assist in recapture of non-billable costs to increase profitability, and act as a liaison between IKON and the client.

Postal Instant Press (PIP Printing) Los Angeles, CA

Store Manager 1993 – 1995

Managed at this franchise instant press retail shop as my responsibilities included: daily supervision of operation and staff, oversaw the front counter in processing incoming printing orders and areas such as computerized art work designs, offset printing center, photocopying, facsimile, bindery and supply maintenance in addition to managing employees.

Skills: Speak-read-write Arabic and English, speak-only Kurdish and Farsi; Managerial and computer, excellent communication and people, project management skills.

Education: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA: I have completed approximately two years of College with emphases on Business Administration.

High School: Karbala Industrial High School, Karbala, Iraq: Graduated 1986 majoring in pre-Mechanical Engineering.

Career Development Certificates: I have acquired the following certificates through current and past employer’s programs, titled:

• How to be a Highly Successful Team Leader, June 8, 2001.

• Handling People with Diplomacy and Tact, February 28, 2002.

• ManTech Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, March 11, 2008.

• Preventing Sexual Harassment, March 11, 2008.

References: Available upon request!

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