Interpreter/Translator Resume

Desired Industry: General Labor	SpiderID: 20890
Desired Job Location: Virginia, Virginia	Date Posted: 5/9/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 09-05-2008
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Highly accomplished, dedicated interpreter with vast amount of experience and expertise in the translation and interpretation of the Farsi language. A proven manager with broad expertise spanning complex, fast-paced overseas environments.

Experience:
Strategic Security Solution International (SSSI) – Kabul, Afghanistan 2005 - 2007
A Sub Contractor of MPRI/CSTC-A-US Army, Afghanistan
Interpreter, Admin Support Operations / Host Nation Coordinator
Interprets complex training programs and presentations from English to Farsi and vice versa using simultaneous and consecutive modes. Oversees passport and visa processing for all international employees according to Afghan Law, administrative business functions include personnel administrative support/human resources, and training management. Coordinates all administrative issues with the host nation, works daily with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coordinates all Airport activities including VIP reception and escort of all Senior MPRI-CSTC-A-US ARMY and corporate officers.
Key Contributions:
• Streamlined Visa application process which reduced turnaround time on visas and passports by 50%
• Coordinated all VIP travel and handled all issues with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that corporate executive’s movements in and out of the country were handled professionally and discreetly.
• Received MPRI and CSTC-A US Army executive-level award for providing outstanding language translation, cooperation and administrative support during the Senior Leader Seminar on Afghan National Security Policy

Strategic Security Solution International (SSSI) – Kabul, Afghanistan 2004-2005
Manager, Human Resources / Training Coordinator/ Finance Manager
Served as Human Resource Manager and training coordinator / developer in a complex overseas environment. Managed the HR/Admin Staff, oversaw the hiring process and in-processing of all new employees. Advised senior managers on all human resource issues to include, insurance, compensation and benefits. Evaluated and counseled individuals and groups to improve performance. Assigned personnel; managed scheduling, and administrative functions; coached and mentored personnel as required. Served as Senior Trainer and lead instructor for all Security Guard Training.
Key Contributions:
• Developed, resourced and executed training for all SSSI Security Section Personnel
• Crafted incoming personnel handbook that was established as organizational standard.
• Developed and delivered PowerPoint presentations for training senior and executive-level management.

BROWN & ROOT SERVICES 2003-2004
Interpreter, Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, 2002-2003
Interpreter, 2003-2004, Kabul, Afghanistan
Directed 40-person department and oversaw professional development and training for 3+ team members. Managed administrative, training, work assignments and scheduling, project management, budgetary issues, equipment / supplies, reporting / analysis, and all other operations functions. Oversaw all translation operations, translated policies and coordinated with senior management on daily interpreter and translation assignments.
Key Contributions:
• Successfully presented instruction to groups of up to 40, including formal/informal individual and group evaluation and coaching.
• Planned and managed safety and security during 3+ years involving heightened security measures.
• Received executive-level award for providing outstanding service, administrative and logistics management expertise.
• Recognized by Senior Management for his interpretation support during two Ministry of Defense Senior Leader Seminars conducted by MPRI.

Additional Titles: Director International Relations Department / Logistics Supervisor

Education:
BS Language and Literate English 2000 — Kabul, Afghanistan
GPA 3.0

Professional Development
Advanced Levels of English Language ~ Intensive Conversational English Program ~ Leadership Development ~ Training & Mentoring ~ Human Resource Management ~ Logistics Management ~ Personnel Management ~ Extensive Computer Skills Training

Skills:
Interpreter ~ Operations ~ Training ~ Logistics ~ Human Resources

Reference:
Avileble

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Qaisullah Barkzai
Street:	Phone: 703-823-1054
City: Alexandria	Fax: -
State: Virginia
Zip: 22304
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