Waleed Sindi
Rockvale
Summary
Dynamic linguist with extensive experience at Arrow Security Training, excelling in cross-cultural communication and interpretation. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and facilitate effective communication in high-stakes environments. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes and improved community relations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Linguist
Arrow Security Training
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Performed document exploitation by scanning, researching and analyzing foreign documents for key information.
- Researched foreign and domestic websites.
- Carefully noted eye contact, stress responses and other features while speaking to individuals to assess potential threats.
- Assessed needs of local area residents and imparted information through presentations and written documents to improve conditions and relations.
- Translated documents from Arabic to English.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Assisted with translation of foreign language television and radio programs.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Construction Superintendent
Pitman Glass
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Construction Superintendent
Alexander Metals
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for construction work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Construction Superintendent
BHN Corp
01.1997 - 05.2014
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zakho High School
Zakho, IraqSkills
- LEP screening
- Reporting and briefing
- Team translation
- FLUENT IN Arabic
- Fluent in Kurdish
- FLuent in English
- Interpretation skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Fieldwork experience
- Cultural communications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Language interpretation
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Linguist
Arrow Security Training
11.2018 - 11.2023
Construction Superintendent
Pitman Glass
01.2017 - 11.2018
Construction Superintendent
Alexander Metals
05.2015 - 12.2016
Construction Superintendent
BHN Corp
01.1997 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Zakho High School