Lead linguist (all languages) for a cutting-edge human language technology research and development program. Train, mentor, and supervise native-speaker translators in several language groups. Research, compile, and author language resources such as databases, glossaries, and training manuals. Develop best practices and guidelines for new software users. Arabic translation, transcription, and linguistic research and analysis.

Lead linguist (all languages) for a cutting-edge human language technology research and development program. Train, mentor, and supervise native-speaker translators in several language groups. Research, compile, and author language resources such as databases, glossaries, and training manuals. Develop best practices and guidelines for new software users. Arabic translation, transcription, and linguistic research and analysis.

Lead linguist (all languages) for a cutting-edge human language technology research and development program. Train, mentor, and supervise native translators in six language groups. Research, compile, and author language resources such as databases, glossaries, and training manuals. Develop best practices and guidelines for new software users. Arabic translation, transcription, and language research and analysis.

Designed, helped develop, translated into Arabic, edited, recorded, and presented a number of courses on logistics, project management, and financial management for the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB, for use by the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq in training the Iraqi Security forces. • Developed and presented a flag officer-level course/seminar of logistics for use by the Iraqi military and assisted in the development of 15 others.• Set the translation standards and standard terminology for use in technical courses and edited the courses for technical and linguistic accuracy.• Recorded more than four courses in Arabic as the “teacher.”• Recruited, assisted in the hiring of, trained, and managed the team of five Arabic translators.• Selected Arabic language-capable graphics and multimedia software for the courses and trained the graphics team on the use of Arabic in graphic design.• Provided advice on practices, policies, culture, and structure of Iraqi security forces to SMEs based on professional experience in Iraq.

Performed all-source intelligence research and analysis and briefed the Commanding General and staff of the Multinational Division-Baghdad and the US Division-Center in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn on a broad range of subjects including culture, politics, counterterrorism, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Information Operations, training the Iraqi Security Forces and other areas. In-country project manager• Performed intelligence research, provided analysis for, and briefed the Commanding General and senior staff on topics of interest including politics, tribal and cultural issues, and insurgent groups, persons, tactics, and issues.• Collaborated with the Intelligence Section (G2) on sensitive issues of division-level importance• Developed talking points, speeches, and letters for the Commanding Generals and senior staff• Developed and taught cultural awareness courses and training videos• Received Deployed Employee of the Year Award 2010 and 2011• Received Commanding General’s certificate of commendation, 2011

Led analysis team on web-based counterterrorism program. Middle East culture and language SME. Middle East political, religious, and social groups subject matter expert (SME). Trained researcher in open sources and gray literature.• Led team of 6 analysts on web-based counter-terrorism project for US DoD client.• Researched Arabic and English sources and wrote in-depth reports on the military and technical capabilities of a number of countries.• Wrote profiles of high-profile individuals of interest to US government clients.• Translated a large number of technical documents for use by other teams.• Participated in two multimillion-dollar in-house project aimed at anticipating terrorist threats as a researcher, analyst, and translator.• Wrote a number of white papers to propose projects for the company in service of US national security interests. • Received Outstanding Performance Award, 2008

Performed all-source intelligence research and analysis and briefed the Commanding General and staff of the Multinational Division-Baghdad and the US Division-Center in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn on a broad range of subjects including culture, politics, counterterrorism, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Information Operations, training the Iraqi Security Forces and other areas. In-country project manager• Performed intelligence research, provided analysis for, and briefed the Commanding General and senior staff on topics of interest including politics, tribal and cultural issues, and insurgent groups, persons, tactics, and issues.• Collaborated with the Intelligence Section (G2) on sensitive issues of division-level importance• Developed talking points, speeches, and letters for the Commanding Generals and senior staff• Received Deployed Employee of the Year Award 2004 and 2005• Received Commanding General’s certificate of commendation, 2004, 2005, and 2006

Worked at the Defense Intelligence Analysis Center (DIAC) of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Trained more than 40 Arabic translators for working in the field in Iraq and Qatar during Operation Iraqi Freedom on translation standards, practices, and vocabulary. Supervised translators, handed out assignments, and proofread their work. Translated high-priority documents and videos for high-ranking US DoD officials and the White House.• Compiled, wrote, and designed the Arabic Linguist’s Iraqi Freedom Handbook (ALIF), which became the standard guidebook for DoD translators in the field. Thousands of copies were printed and distributed to deploying translators and interpreters.• Translated hundreds of documents and A/V recordings into English. • Trained more than 40 new linguists in the use of IC standard translation and transliteration systems and equipment.• Performed quality control on the output of all Arabic linguists at DOMEX.• Tested machine translation software for DIA.• Nominated for Defense Sector Employee of the Year Award• Received letter of commendation from the Deputy Director of DIA• Received letter of commendation from the Iraqi Fusion Cell

Provided translation and interpretation during senior-level engagements for the 384th and 319th Air Expeditionary Wing of the USAF in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Provided assistance as a semi-official liaison with Bahraini military and political leadership.Provided cultural awareness training to all Air Force and Marines newcomers.

Consultant to a number of top Egyptian and multinational clients including Intermarkets Advertising, Promoseven Advertising, Impact/BBDO, Integrated Marketing Solutions, AMA Leo Burnett, USAID

Cairo: In 2000, gave a series of lectures on Advertising and Marketing to students of Mass Communication at the American University in Cairo.

Collaborated with clients and client service executives on planning, strategy, time and cost estimates, design, and production of above and below the line advertising. Campaign development, copywriting, and PR message writing in Arabic and English. Collaborated with clients, account executives, and the media department on campaign development, design and illustration, management of photo-shoots and television production with the production manager. • Helped agency win four new clients.• Won a major advertising award for a USAID.Egyptian Ministry of Health public health program.• Art directed and designed three USAID.Egyptian Ministry of Health public health program.