Federal Language Consultant
National Language Service Corps
Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing regional, analytical and linguistic support to key figureheads; enabling strategic planning, decision making and meaningful interactions pertaining to communications operations and Arabic Media content analysis.
• Preparing reports, presentations and documentation encompassing evaluation of political and social environments; administering cultural advisory to military personnel to aid successful interactions between all concerned members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring activities of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) at the base; managing the logging in/out of TCNs/contractors and performing headcounts before admission and exit from premises for apt protection of property and assets.
• Briefing TCNs and contractors about all relevant rules and guidelines regarding the facilities and installation; tracking safety violations, conducting site inspections and ensuring that all personnel are adequately equipped and performing delegated tasks.
• Keeping aware of surrounding and suspicious activities; alerting the ECC regarding intruders, unusual behavior and actions by the TCNs for timely detainment of the individuals in question.
• Maintaining surveillance of premises until the arrival of SF or OSI for uncompromising security measures in sync with implemented internal security procedures and patrol policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Spearheaded translations and regional analysis related tasks to administer linguistic expertise to key decision makers; supported communications, planning and negotiations to ensure accomplishment of mission goals.
• Derived information of value to organization, developed reports, prepared presentations and documentation to enable understanding of broader cultural and country specific political/social environment of the Arabic Speaking locals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributed general linguist and interpretation support during interviews, meetings and conferences; generated reports, summaries and transcripts to provide decision makers with feedback to spearhead all communications related assignments.
• Identified regional analytical/linguistic resources; researched and extracted critical information in order to enable fulfillment of mission and operational requirements.
• Translated and interpreted written and oral Arabic communications at college level and ILR4; ensured quality control of information being disseminated for accurate exchange of ideas and information between relevant parties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the direct care, supervision and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities; secured ease of access to physical and emotional care to keep patients engaged in counseling plans.
• Arranged and supervised recreational activities customized to meet patients needs and preferences; provided personal and medical assistance aligned with best practices, and evaluated effectiveness of program by maintaining strong ties with residents and family members.
• Nurtured a trust based and patient centric environment to maintain high standards of living in the facility; complied with confidential guidelines and program policies/procedures to facilitate fulfillment of performance goals.
Highlights:
• Appointed a member of the annotation team to contribute expertise in Swahili, Arabic, and other African languages on the Project Agenda.
• Served as integral member of the International Affairs, the Machine Translation, and the Computer Laboratory Teams to contribute ideas and provide feedback for assured meeting of project scope.
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of the logistics for the A.L.R.P fifth International Conference (2008).
• Coordinated and participated in the in the A.L.R.P international missions to Egypt and Greece (2007).
Key Responsibilities:
• Streamlined the Arabic to English (and vice versa) translation of documents in order to accomplish research targets with a focus on accuracy and relevancy of information being generated, analyzed and reported.
• Conducted research, investigated sites, and administered research to aid staff with dynamic event initiatives.
• Prepared and revised room layouts for each event to meet identified requirements; proposed ideas to continuously improve outcomes generated from event planning and execution for assured alignment of team efforts.
• Arranged name tags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc. within assigned budget; briefed project members to avoid overlapping of roles.
• Interfaced with vendors and relevant third parties to confirm fulfillment of contractual terms and conditions; assisted with on site event production, management, dismantling and venue clearing to prioritize efficiency.
Previous Professional Experience:
• Sep 2004- Aug 2010: Arabic Language/Culture Teacher (Volunteer Position); Sudanese American Association, Maryland, USA
• Aug 2002- Aug 2004: Data Entry Specialist, Graphic Packaging International Company; New Hampshire, USA
Key Trainings & Certifications: • Jul 2013: Occupational Safety and Health Professional Certificate (Duration: 132 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Occupational Safety and Health Manager Certificate (Duration: 48 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Occupational Safety and Health Specialist Certificate (Duration: 44 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor Certificate (Duration: 36 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Occupational Safety and Health Trainer (Train-The-Trainer) Certificate (Duration: 36 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Safety and Health Committee/Team Leader Certificate (Duration: 36 Hours); Osha Academy • Jul 2013: Safety and Health Committee/Team Member Certificate (Duration: 32 Hours); Osha Academy