Sumaia Sharif Ahmed

6414 Kroy Dr.

Springfield, VA 22150
Tel. 571-296-5531
Ofarhan70@hotmail.com

Technical skills:
- 40 hours Interpretation training
- Multilingual English, Arabic (native language).
- English and Arabic typing (45 WPM).
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
and PowerPoint.

Education:
Classes:
- Terrorism and Counter Terrorism on line course, Oct, 2006(NOVA).
- Bridging the Gap Certificate (40 hours training in interpretation) - 2003
Degrees:
- B.Sc. (Economics and Social Studies) Khartoum University - 1980.
- Diploma in computer Information Systems (Networking) Strayer University, VA - 1997.
- Diploma in International Relations, Khartoum University, 1986.
- Diploma in French language, French center Khartoum, 1979.

Work Experience:

L3- Communications: Sept 01, 2008 to June 2010.

- A linguist at Document and Media exploitation unit with (DOMEX) /Air Force/ Iraq.
Translated Hundreds of documents (Scientific, Technical, religious, legal) from Arabic to English
and English to Arabic Languages.
- I provided assistant and help in analysis in regard to the
Middle East / Islamic culture issues.

Trinity Technology Group: November 2004 to June 2007 (Iraq)

- An Arabic Linguist at US Army DOCEX, (Document Exploitation), Baghdad/Iraq.
- Mastered use of the DHDS (Deployable Harmony System).
- Translated Hundreds of documents (Scientific, Technical, religious, legal) from Arabic to
English and English to Arabic Languages.
- I provided assistant and help in analysis in regard to the
Middle East / Islamic culture issues.
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- An Arabic Linguist / An independent contractor with the following agencies (part-time):

• Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center (AEHAC): June 2003 to November
2004.

• Multi Languages Services (MLS): June 2004 to November 2004.

 • McNeil Technologies, Inc. July 2004 to November 2004 (part-time assignments with
US military)

- Substitute Teacher: Alexandria Public Schools: March 20, 2004 to November 2004.

- Administrative Assistant at The World Bank: Human Development, (Middle East and North
Africa Region), (Short term assignment (May 12, 2003 to October 15, 2003)

- Arranged for meetings, conferences, and handled logistical planning (e.g., Audio- Visual
conference equipment reservations, etc.)
- Performed different duties assigned by the Projects’ Team leaders, including: correspondences
and arrangement for missions.
- Document translation from Arabic to English.
- Handled all travel arrangements.

The United Arab Emirates Embassy, Medical office, Washington DC, (April, 1998 to March 31, 2003)

- Documents translation from English to Arabic and vice versa.

- Coordinated work between the Medical office in UAE and US hospitals concerning patients’
medical appointments, transportation, and accommodation. Handled critical medical cases,
e.g. the stretcher cases and air ambulance from UAE to USA and vice versa.
- Medical interpretation for patients at near hospitals when needed.
- Coordinated external and internal meetings with the hospitals.
- Handled all administrative work and personnel duties.
- Handled patients’ problems during their stay in The United States of America, including
Visas and immigration issues.
References upon request