Abdulsamad AL OBAIDI
Hope Mills, NC
Summary
CLEARANCE STATUS: TS/SCI POLY PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE / SKILL SET I am looking for an opportunity that allows me to use my skills and experiences that I’ve developed as an embedded Arabic Instructor translator in the United States and Iraq. Additionally, I want to continue to do so in a capacity that benefits the United States Armed Forces; an organization that I cherish. I have intricate knowledge of the myriad US military echelons, and have a deep understanding of US military culture. I have generated countless translated documents for interrogation and training purposes. I have served as a mediator and negotiator on hundreds of Key Leader Engagements between US and Iraqi personnel, often in a strategic context. I maintain expert knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish, Turkmen, and Christian cultures. I have acquired many skills in logistical and operational planning and briefing, communicating, and interpersonal relations in addition to that I have trained on fast rope, rappelling, front rope, CQB and SUT. I am an enthusiastic and proficient team player who is willing to use my full potential and assist the organization I work for.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Arabic Linguist &Cultural Advisor
Valiant Integrated Services
11.2019 - Current
- For various US government organizations operating in Iraq, – United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- Produced Intelligence Products derived from written and spoken Arabic in support of Global War on Terror operations abroad
- Proficient in standard intelligence systems programs primarily used by IC entities
- Worked alongside US Military Intelligence professionals in a SCIF environment
- Provided translation, transcription, interpretation, summarizing/gisting and QC of MSA and few Arabic dialects
- Conducted over 500 Key Leader Engagements between United States Special Opeartions Forces (USSOF) officers and their Iraqi counterparts, to include General Officers and Senior Government of Iraq Officials(GoI); facilitating clear and concise translation to dialogue that not only led to US and GoI actions to provide stability to the civilian population in Al Anbar Province, but provided top echelon policy makers in Washington and Baghdad with ground truth information to implement strategic policy
- Provided translation between Iraqi counter terrorism service(ICTS) Ground Force Commanders and USSOF Ground Force Commanders during combat operations, facilitating USSOF’s CTS Advise and Assist training and operations against ISIL.
- Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and expression.
- Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Identified and carefully summarized factual points and abstract concepts.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle intelligence needs or manage personal concerns.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
- Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated events and meetings with internal and external stakeholders to better understand needs and address concerns.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between parties, providing mediation and negotiation tactics.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Arabic Linguist
Szanca Solutions Inc
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Produced Intelligence Products derived from written and spoken Arabic in support of Global War on Terror operations abroad
- Proficient in standard intelligence systems programs primarily used by IC entities
- Worked alongside US Military Intelligence professionals in a SCIF environment
- Provided translation, transcription, interpretation, summarizing/gisting and QC of MSA and few Arabic dialects.
Arabic Linguist CAT III
CWU INC, Hunter Army Airfield
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Produced Intelligence Products derived from written and spoken Arabic in support of Global War on Terror operations abroad
- Proficient in standard intelligence systems programs primarily used by IC entities
- Worked alongside US Military Intelligence professionals in a SCIF environment.
Arabic linguist CAT II / Cultural advisor
ABM Govenment Services
02.2015 - 09.2018
- For various US government organizations operating in Iraq, – United
- States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- OSD Category II Arabic Linguist
- Conducted over 500 Key Leader Engagements between United States Special Opeartions Forces (USSOF) officers and their Iraqi counterparts, to include General Officers and Senior Government of Iraq Officials(GoI); facilitating clear and concise translation to dialogue that not only led to US and GoI actions to provide stability to the civilian population in Al Anbar Province, but provided top echelon policy makers in Washington and Baghdad with ground truth information to implement strategic policy
- Provided over 1000 man hours of translation between Sunni Tribal Resistance Ground Force Commanders and USSOF Ground Force Commanders during 100 Tribal Resistance combat operations, facilitating USSOF’s Tribal Resistance Advise and Assist operations against ISIL.
Foreign Language Instructor
NC State University, Literature
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Demonstrted an awareness of classroom management issues in the military setting; practiced and applied a variety of classroom management techniques
- Applied the principles of teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar and integrate these areas effectively in teaching
- Prepared lesson plans as a means of developing structured lessons with specific objectives and goals
- Showed familiarity with variety of technological resources such as SmartBoards, iPods, and Tablet PCs, in addition to available software like Blackboard, Sakai, RapidRote and Sharepoint
- Integrating these resources to create proficiency-oriented lessons, homework assignments and learning materials.
The Buffalo Group (TBG)/ Comprehensive Language Center
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Of Regional Studies & Education JFK Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS)
- Foreign LanguageTeacher (Arabic/MSA / Iraqi)
- Provided language instruction, listening, reading and speaking skills to Special Operations students by using the Small Group Instruction methodology, implementing student-centered environment in classroom setting
- Adapted and supplemented authentic materials and, real-life tasks
- Planned and conducted teaching sessions that reflect understanding of the principles of student-centered environment and proficiency-oriented instruction.
Arabic linguist / Cultural advisor
Global Linguists Solutions, GLS
07.2009 - 12.2011
- For various US government organizations operating in Iraq, US Army
- OSD Category I Arabic Linguist for (1,260 days)
- Provided day to day verbal and written translation for the USF-I LEP Project in Iraq, Conducted high level meetings between hundreds of high-ranking US Military officers and their Iraqi
- Worked directly with interrogators, Counter-Intelligence Agents, and related disciplines for Human Threat Assessment
- Conducted approximately 1500 interrogations and structured interviews, Conducted approximately 100 PCASS exams for translation purposes.
Foreign Language Teacher
Diplomatic Language Services, DLS
09.2008 - 03.2009
- MOS 09L Training Program, Fort Jackson
- I worked collaboratively with DLIFLC Language Training Detachement staff in teaching teams to deliver typical teaching, to service members who are enrolled in the program of 09Lima to be qualified as Armed Forces Linguists
- As a foreign language teacher, I also performed other tasks such as class preparation, familiarizing teaching materials, correcting homework, directing and grading tests.
Foreign Language Teacher
Iraqi, Milanguage, School
04.2008 - 09.2008
- Language Lab of Special Operations (4th Psychological Operations Group) Ft Bragg, North Carolina
- Directorate of Regional Studies & Education
- JFK Special Warfare Center and, (SWCS)
- Providing language instruction, listening, reading and speaking skills, to Psychological Operations students by using the Small Group Instruction methodology, implementing student-centered environment in classroom setting
- Utilizing available technological resources such as Smartboard and RapidRote to develop learning material
- Conducting private tutoring sessions in which I apply the principles of teaching listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and grammar and integrate these areas effectively in teaching.
Professor
University of Kirkuk
01.2005 - 02.2008
University professor
KIRKUK UNIVERSITY
- I taught Economics,Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Agricultural Project Evaluation, Business, and English Language
- Also trained government employees from the Agriculture, Water Resource Management, and Trade Ministries in the practices of Economics and Resource Management.
lead/senior translator
L3 Titan Corp
07.2003 - 12.2008
- Nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, TF Wolfhound 1-27 IN, 25th DIV, 1-12th, 4th Infantry DIV
- Worked for the U.S army as lead/senior translator for all senior military and civilian leaders, command group issues
- Helped develop and establish good relationship between the Iraqi and US commanders
- I also worked other missions to include: captured document translation, detainee interrogation, high profile meeting interpretation/mediation, and training program development.
Education
Master’s Degree - Agricultural Economics (Production
Agriculture College of Mosul University
2002
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics
Agriculture College of Mosul University
2000
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Research Writing
- Class Organization
- Learning Management Interfaces
- Intelligence Collection
- Consecutive Translation
- Preservation Methods
- Military Operations
- Conversation Interpretation
- Translation Requirements Outline
- News Reports Rewrites
- Resolve Translation Conflicts
- Original Text Review
- Technical Translation
- Staff Education
- Meaning and Content Conformity
- Translate Documents
- Teacher Education
- Educational Team Collaboration
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Arabic Linguist &Cultural Advisor
Valiant Integrated Services
11.2019 - Current
Arabic Linguist
Szanca Solutions Inc
07.2019 - 11.2019
Arabic Linguist CAT III
CWU INC, Hunter Army Airfield
09.2018 - 07.2019
Arabic linguist CAT II / Cultural advisor
ABM Govenment Services
02.2015 - 09.2018
Foreign Language Instructor
NC State University, Literature
10.2013 - 02.2015
The Buffalo Group (TBG)/ Comprehensive Language Center
12.2011 - 05.2013
Arabic linguist / Cultural advisor
Global Linguists Solutions, GLS
07.2009 - 12.2011
Foreign Language Teacher
Diplomatic Language Services, DLS
09.2008 - 03.2009
Foreign Language Teacher
Iraqi, Milanguage, School
04.2008 - 09.2008
Professor
University of Kirkuk
01.2005 - 02.2008
lead/senior translator
L3 Titan Corp
07.2003 - 12.2008
University professor
KIRKUK UNIVERSITY
Master’s Degree - Agricultural Economics (Production
Agriculture College of Mosul University
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics
Agriculture College of Mosul University
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