Mian Shah

Mian Anwar Shah 650 S River Rd Apt 806 • Des Plaines, IL 60016 📧-| 📞- Professional Summary Multilingual interpreter and translator with expertise in Pashto, Urdu, and English. Over 10 years of professional and volunteer experience providing remote and in-person interpretation, document translation, and cross-cultural communication support in legal, medical, educational, and humanitarian settings. Strong background in business administration and relationship management, with proven ability to work effectively in diverse environments. Dedicated to maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all assignments. Core Competencies - Pashto, Urdu, and English interpretation (simultaneous & consecutive) - Document translation (legal, medical, business, general) - Remote interpreting (phone, video, online platforms) - Cross-cultural communication & mediation - Legal and government interpreting (DOJ/Pentagon experience) - Medical terminology & healthcare interpreting (80 hours training) - Quality control and proofreading of translated materials - Strong business and relationship management background Professional Experience Self-Employed – Interpreter & Translator (2012 – Present) - Provide remote and in-person interpretation in Pashto, Urdu, and English. - Translate documents, audio, and transcripts while maintaining integrity and accuracy. - Support individuals and families with cross-cultural communication. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Northern Virginia – Pashto & Urdu Translator/Interpreter (2009 – 2012) - Supported Office of Military Commission Prosecution, Pentagon (GTMO court). - Translated and interpreted sensitive legal and intelligence documents. - Conducted audio translations for DOJ lawyers in high-profile cases. - Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural context. - Performed quality control of translated materials. Kelly Services – Remote Pashto Interpreter (July – Oct 2013) - Provided over-the-phone interpretation for Afghan immigrants. - Completed 80 hours of medical terminology training (English ↔ Pashto). - Facilitated communication between patients, healthcare staff, and service providers. Humanitarian Assistance for Afghan Refugee Children – Volunteer Interpreter & Educator (Early 1980s) - Helped Afghan refugee children build early English literacy skills. - Taught English vocabulary related to health and daily activities using Pashto. - Supported cultural integration and humanitarian interpretation. Financial Institution – Pakistan (1985 – 1998) - Roles: Loan Officer, Relationship Manager, Loan Recovery Manager. - Gained extensive experience in finance, client relations, and management. Education MBA – Marshall University, West Virginia BBA – Concord University, West Virginia Languages - Pashto – Native - Urdu – Fluent - English – Fluent