Work experience

• Arabic

  Valiant Integrated Services

  2024.05-2024.09

  (5 months)

  · Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation Arabic-Iraqi into English. · Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic-Iraqi and vice versa. · Work and travel in austere environments. · Provide advice on the cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents. · Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents. · Other related tasks as assigned.
• Freelance Driver

  Driver for Fare, Lyft and Fasten

  2016.10-2017.04

  (7 months)

  · Tracked requests through the app and responded promptly. · Used GPS to find locations. · Provided good customer service. · Submitted billing information through an app.
• Professional Translator/

  Federal International Translators (FIT)

  2012.10-2016.08

  (4 years)

  · Translated documents from Arabic to English and vice-versa. · Prepared applications for embassies (e.g. Germany, U.S., UK). · Translated thesis, dissertations for master’s and Ph.D. students (Typically, between 50 to 100 pages). · Translated forensic medicine reports. · Translated medical reports (e.g. cardiology, nephrology, oncology).
• Professional Translator

  Freelance

  2007.02-2012.10

  (6 years)

  · Home office set up for translation by appointment. · Consulted with clients about their translation needs. · Helped students with thesis and dissertations.
• Field Coordinator

  UN UNICEF

  2010.07-2010.10

  (4 months)

  Acted French Company - Part of the UN Child Protection Program · Team Leader of 13 employees.
• Professional Interpreter

  United States Army

  2003.11-2007.02

  (3 years)

  · Interpreted for the Commander of the battalion. · Held meetings between the Commander and Governor, Mayor, Commander of the Iraqi Police, Commander of the Army (Brigade Commander), sheiks, and all other government officials.

Educational experience

• Al-Turath University​​​​ College

  BA in English Language

  1992.10-2003.07

  (11 years)

  BA in English Language

Languages

Certificates