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Samiullah Dawari
Personal Information
Name: SAMIULLAH Dawari
Nationality: Afghan
Date of Birth: 5/2/75
Native Language: Pashto
Place of Birth: Helmand/Afghanistan
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Contact Information: 707-***-****; abgveo@r.postjobfree.com; current address: Canoga Park, CA
Education:
Graduated from 12th class in Habibia High school, Afghanistan
Work Experience:
Spent last seven years providing high quality, accurate, and specific language interpretation, translation, culture, and knowledge of
Pashto and Dari for U.S. Military personnel, as well as advancing my English reading, writing, listening and speaking language
abilities.
(10/2005-03/2006) Worked as an Interpreter and Translator with the US Armed Forces in FOB Lagman Qalat Afghanistan Unit-
2nd BN 503rd INF.
Performed both voice intercept and document translation from Pashto to English. Perform duties while under enemy fire and in IED
proximity. Ensured proper interpretation of information either from direct communication with other Afghanistan or from written
documents from Pashto and/or Dari to English was applicable and understandable to U.S. military members.
(03/2006-11/2006) Worked as an Interpreter and Translator with the US Armed Forces in FOB LAGMAN QALAT Afghanistan
UNIT-4th BN 4th INF.
Performed both voice intercept and document translation from Pashto to English. Perform duties while under enemy fire and in IED
proximity. Ensured proper interpretation of information either from direct communication with other Afghanistan or from written
documents from Pashto and/or Dari to English was applicable and understandable to U.S. military members.
(11/2006-02/2007) Worked as an Interpreter and Translator with the US Armed Forces FOB Warrior Ghazni Afghanistan UNIT-2nd
BN 30th INF.
Performed both voice intercept and document translation from Pashto to English. Perform duties while under enemy fire and in IED
proximity. Ensured proper interpretation of information either from direct communication with other Afghanistan or from written
documents from Pashto and/or Dari to English was applicable and understandable to U.S. military members.
(02/2007-06/2007) Worked as an interpreter and Translator with the US Armed Forces in FOB Warrior Ghazni Afghanistan UNIT-
508th, 82nd ABN
Performed both voice intercept and document translation from Pashto to English. Perform duties while under enemy fire and in IED
proximity. Ensured proper interpretation of information either from direct communication with other Afghanistan or from written
documents from Pashto and/or Dari to English was applicable and understandable to U.S. military members.
(06/2007-4/2011) Worked as an Interpreter with the US Armed Forces in Kandahar Air field R3 MMU Trauma Medical Unit, also
a Cultural Advisor and a Language Teacher
Provided both translation and interpretation of face-to-face conversations between Afghans and U.S. Military personnel. Provided
briefings to Senior Military personnel (COL and above) as well as members of the Department of Defense and Congress. Quickly
learned the various medical terms used by the U.S. Military and accurately translated both oral and written communications to and
from Pashto to English and English to Pashto.
Ensured U.S. medical personnel learned key Pashto language knowledge of medical terms familiar to Afghans and provided key
cultural understanding of the Afghan’s views of medical treatment(s). Assisted other Afghan interpreters and translators learn and
understand English. Provided language training to U.S. Military personnel seeking to learn Pashto.
(4/2011-8/2012) Worked as an Interpreter with the US Forces Force Protection Group in Kandahar Air Field in the headquarter Joint
Defense Operation Center,
Provided both translation and interpretation of face-to-face conversations between Afghans and U.S. Military personnel. Provided
briefings to Senior Military personnel (COL and above) as well as members of the Department of Defense and Congress. Quickly
learned the various force protection terms used by the U.S. Military and accurately translated both oral and written communications
to and from Pashto to English and English to Pashto.
Skilled in the use of computers and computer software to include Microsoft Word and Powerpoint. Strong communication skills in
English via phone, email and letter mediums.
Lanquages:
Language: Read Write Speak Understanding
Pashto Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dari Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Englsih Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Urdu Very Good Very Good Very Good Excellent
References: Bill and Jennifer Hatzfeld, 529 Gloria Way, Benicia Ca 94510
Email: abgveo@r.postjobfree.com cell phone: 410-***-****