MICHAEL S. TURKLinguist-Analyst-Advisor+1(512) 595-1392Email: oneproudsoldier@gmail.com ________________________________________

Home of Record: Austin, Texas

CAT. II CI.SI cleared with Polygraph Examination.U.S Military Veteran, Arabic Linguist, Knowledge in Levantine and Modern Standard Arabic, Middle Eastern Religions Analyst, and experiences in weapons and General Security Operations.

PROFILE

An accomplished service member, a Linguist, a Language & Cultural Analyst, an Interpreter, a Texas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer with sales and customer service experience, an Educator, Instructor, Middle Eastern social media analyst with successful experience in Interpretation & Translations, Force Protection-Security, Detainees Operations, Marksmanship/Range Operations, 09L Program Development, Intelligence Analysis and skilled in Leadership and Managerial Operations. Middle Eastern cultural advisor. (Advised US military and civilian contractors personnel in Middle Eastern affairs) A Western/American cultural advisor, (educated foreign militaries about the West and the United States) continuing assisting in accomplishing Department of Defense missions.

Conducted research and analysis of the Middle Eastern sources, habits and traditions of certain groups and presented priminalary and final reports.

Provided support for military operations and trained friendly forces on PSYOP campaigns mainly on social media.

Briefed US military leadership and officials from the international coalition on current issues related to the conflict in Syria.   

Provided support for military operations and interpretation during interviews, meeting, and conferences.

Exploitation of documented with high intelligence value. Review foreign language documents. Identify and extract information

components meeting military information requirement and criteria.

Well-versed on foreign affairs, political views, religious beliefs and social climate of the Middle East and that of the United States.

Special talent in relating well with all types of individuals with an extensive knowledge of various cultural differences and methods of accomplishing missions.

Bilingual; fluent in English, Classical Arabic, Modern/Standard Arabic Iraqi, Levantine, Egyptian, Saudi Dialects; fluent with reading and writing of Hebrew.

Provide detailed cultural insights as well as interpreting spoken and body languages while providing linguist support during screening interviews.

EXPERIENCE

CWU Inc. Guantanamo Bay, CubaLinguistic Support, Analyst, Brief and Lengthy Interpretation October 2016-Present Global Linguist Solutions Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi ArabiaMay 2015-October 2016

Translated Arabic material to English Translated English material to Arabic Interpreted meetings, training in support of DoD missions and tasks.

United States Army; Texas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention NCO San Antonio, Austin, Texas October 2013-PresentInterpreter, Translator, Cultural Advisor and Recruiter

Triple Canopy Inc. May 2011-January 2013Zachary, LAUnited States Embassy- Baghdad

Operated as Personal Security Detail, Analyst and interpreter Assisted in planning of U.S government officials movements and advanced

intelligence

G4S International Kosovo Security Detail/Analyst at Camp Bond Steel-Kosovo January-May, 2011 Armed Security Detail Member Intelligence Analyst

Texas Army National GuardOctober 2005-October 2011Austin, Texas, Soldier, Interpreter, Translator and Recruiter

Recruiter • Program Instructor Sourced, pre-screened and recruited candidates; conducted initial interviews,

outlined job responsibilities, delivered offerings and hired (enlisted); conducted orientations and meetings regarding recruiting strategies.

Created and implemented strategies that supported Army National Guard objectives and sales quotas Engaged in translating and interpreting highly classified meetings and documents for US Generals and Brigade Commanders within civil affairs programs and military operations. Acted as a formal interpreter to high-level military and civilian dignitaries and

officials describing situations, circumstances and dilemmas. Understood and utilized various Arabic dialects, including United Arab

Emirates, Syrian, Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Saudi, Kuwaiti and Egyptian.

Attended numerous lectures on cultural differences and related topics; kept abreast on present and future economic and political changes

Demonstrated understanding of the US government’s policies and strategic interests within the proper cultural and political context of countries engaged

Taught Iraqis on American culture as well as vice versa; assisted as an Interpreter during the US-Egyptian Land Forces Conference and the Bright Star Exercise in Egypt

Edited and translated business correspondence, letters, documents, memos, contracts, proposals, personal documents, vital records, technical and specialized documents, manuals, product/service brochures, articles, literature, meetings, phone calls, immigration documents.

Translated and interpreted patients’ conditions, medical problems and health issues for physicians while deployed in Iraq at various medical and dental clinics

Translated for Iraqi civilians, soldiers and policemen; interpreted emergency situations and mediated conflicts paying special attention to details, timetables, body language and gestures

Trained Iraqi Police and Army on the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons and assisted U.S Special Forces on mission.

Assisted U.S military personnel with detainees at Camp Bucca- Southern Iraq Utilized knowledge on foreign democracy, politics of various countries, foreign

relations, cultural differences, religious beliefs and values as well as ways of doing business and customs

Managed recruitment functions, including determining staffing needs, forecasting, composing job descriptions and interview questionnaires, applicable tests and evaluations

Evaluated trends and indicators; advised and consulted with appropriate staff members and committees.

Conducted training and presentations in front of large groups.

EDUCATION: Austin Community College, General Studies/English/Math/US History and Military Science; University of Texas Austin, Texas, started in September 2000

LICENSE: Private Pilot’s License December 2001-Present; Level II & Level III State of Texas

Private Security

TRAINING:1. Basic Army Recruiter Course

Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas October-November 20142. George C. Marshal European Center for Security Studies-The

Partner Language Training Center Europe Language Course Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. July-September 2014.

3. Triple Canopy’s Worldwide Protective Services training Zachary, Louisiana May-July 2011.

4. G4S Security International Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, January-May 2011

5. 09L Language and Cultural Specialist AIT Program Fort Jackson SC July-September 2006

6. Basic Combat Training Fort Jackson, SC April-July 2006

7. U.S Army Mobilization to Operation Iraqi Freedom Fort Dix, New Jersey September-November 2006

8. Basic Airborne Course Fort Benning, Georgia August 2010-September 2010

9. Warrior Leadership Course Camp Cook, Louisiana April 2009-May 2009. AWARDS: Army Commendation Medal; Several Army Achievement Medals; Global

War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense

Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal Campaign Star.