Arabic language instructor / linguist / translator / interpreter

AMANJ I. ABDULKARIM

*** ****** **. (Mobile) 910-***-****

Red Springs, NC 28377 *****.*.**********@**.****.***

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CAREER SUMMARY

Distinguished interpreter with more than three years of work utilizing language skills in Arabic MSA/Iraqi Dialect, English, Kurdish, and Turcoman. Possesses unique insight spanning multiple cultures helping to bridge professional and cultural gaps allowing smooth resolution of delicate situations. Expert in reading people’s emotions and working with their idiosyncrasies. Trustworthy, hardworking, and loyal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Comprehensive Language Center, Inc Military Language Instructor and Cultural Advisor

Fort Bragg, North Carolina; 20 June 2011 - Present

Works currently as an Advisor and Arabic Instructor for Comprehensive Language Center, Inc. at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School following completion of training and certification by Comprehensive Language Center, Inc. currently teaches courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Iraqi slang dialect to soldiers from U.S. Army Special Forces and Airborne units. In addition, as a cultural advisor, presents briefings on Iraqi culture and society and Islamic religion and trains soldiers on negotiations and interaction with the Arab people in preparation for their overseas deployments.

MiLanguages Corporation Military Language Instructor and Cultural Advisor

Fort Bragg, North Carolina; 02 September 2008 - 20 June 2011

Works currently as an Advisor and Arabic Instructor for MiLanguages Corp. at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School following completion of training and certification by MiLanguages Corporation. Currently teaches courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Iraqi slang dialect to soldiers from U.S. Army Special Forces and Airborne units. In addition, as a cultural advisor, presents briefings on Iraqi culture and society and Islamic religion and trains soldiers on negotiations and interaction with the Arab people in preparation for their overseas deployments.

Dalpar Corporation Interpreter and Role Player

Fort Bliss, Texas; March 2010

Worked with Dalpar Corporation as an Arabic and Kurdish Interpreter and Iraqi Army commander role player in interactions with high ranking U.S. Army officers and soldiers in order to provide these U.S. service members the best training possible prior to overseas deployments.

Joint Military Development Services (JMDS) Cultural Advisor and Language Instructor

Fort Bragg, North Carolina; July 2008

As a classroom instructor, trained soldiers on intense culture and language preparation with JMDS during their deployment preparation also acted as an Arabic/Iraqi role player.

Oak Grove Technologies as Cultural Advisor, Role Player and Language Instructor

Camp McKall, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; March-September 2008

Advised and taught culture and basic Modern Standard Arabic course. In addition, worked as a local national role player for field training exercises with the U.S. Army during their deployment preparation.

Reservior International: as Cultural Advisor, Role Player and Language Instructor

Camp McKall, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; March-September 2008

Advised and taught culture and basic Modern Standard Arabic course. In addition, worked as a local national role player for field training exercises with the U.S. Army during their deployment preparation.

OSS Iraqi Cultural Advisor and Language Instructor

Fort Bragg, North Carolina; June 2008

As a classroom instructor, taught and advised Iraqi Culture and Iraqi Dialect Arabic beginning and refresher courses.

Aegis Team Leader, Cultural Advisor and Role Player

Fort Carson, Colorado; February-March 2008

Worked as a team leader, cultural advisor and role player during deployment preparation for the unit’s overseas deployment. Guided and directed a team of U.S. Army soldiers’ international personnel while translating conversations between trainees and other role players in Arabic and English and vise-versa.

United States Army Interpreter/Linguist

Baghdad, Mosul, and Quyarrah, Iraq; June 2005-September 2007

Provided valuable spoken and written translation skills for three different American Military Transition Teams enabling them to fulfill their mission to advise and train Iraqi Army officers and soldiers on a daily basis. Interpreted the ideas, as well as the technical instructions for training and conversations covering medical, intelligence, maintenance, logistics, communications, and combat operations.

Only interpreter out of eight that could translate between Arabic, English, and Kurdish.

Received an immigration endorsement letter from an American Brigadier General for critical services and courageous support to the U.S. Army.

Awarded an excellence coin and certificate of appreciation from an Iraqi Brigadier General.

ECC International Interpreter

Kirkuk, Iraq; June 2004-October 2004

Worked alongside a South African general contractor while construction was being done on a future military base for the Iraqi Army. Acted as a supervisor to train local workers in contemporary construction methods and improved safety and quality practices to increase worker protection and efficiency. Translated conversations between construction workers, electricians, engineers, plumbers, security guards, and other general contractors in Arabic, English, Kurdish, and Turcoman.

Given responsibility to make corrections even when not directly translating due to knowledge and experience in construction, electricity and security.

Only interpreter out of four that could translate between Arabic, English, Kurdish, and Turcoman.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in Arabic MSA/Iraqi, English, and Kurdish.

Possess working knowledge of Turcoman.

Partial knowledge of German.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Complete working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer, and PowerPoint Presentations.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Electrical and Power Branch, Kirkuk Technical University, Kirkuk, Iraq, and additionally studied computer programs and networking. According to the World Education Services, the U.S. equivalency to this degree is Associates of Applied Science Degree/Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power.

Teaching Certificate for Modern Standard and Iraqi Dialect Arabic, and Arab Cultural from MiLanguages, Corporation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Citizenship status: U.S. citizenship in process and should be completed by late August 2011.

Married and have one infant child, Adam.

REFERENCES:

Comprehensive Language Center, Inc. Supervisor: Jacqueline Whitehead, by phone at 910-***-**** or Cell 910-***-**** or by email: *******.***************@*****.*** or *******@*****.***

MiLanguages Corporation: Supervisor: Jacqueline Whitehead, by phone at 910-***-**** or Cell: 910-***-**** or by email at: *******.***********@*****.*** or *******@*****.***

Dalpar Corporation: President of Dalpar: Fred, 850-***-**** or by email at ****.******@******.***

And the supervisor’s point if contact is: Jim Disbro, by phone at: 850-***-**** or by email at: ***.******@******.***

Aegis: Recruiter: Daniel Kwon, by phone at: Work: 614-***-****, Cell: 614-***-**** or by email at: ******.****@********.*** or ******.****@*********.*** and supervisor Alex Howard by email at: *********@***.***

Oak Grove Technologies: Recruiter Sara L. McMurrough, by phone at office: 919-***-**** or Cell: 919-***-**** or by email at: ****.**********@************.***

Reservior International: Supervisor: Edy, by Phone at: 910-***-**** or by email at: *****@*********-****.***

L-3 Titan Corporation:

Q-West FOB Endurance

Qayyarah, Mosul

Iraq

P.S. More references are available upon request.

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